Top Ten Tuesday: The Polar Express

One could say that I am somewhat excited for this Sunday (it's Christmas, in case you forgot). I am a very excited bubble of ARGH *throws icing sugar into air* at this time of year because HELLO. Food + Presents + Family Time + Christmas Carols + Sunny Days + Pool Time + Chocolate = … Continue reading Top Ten Tuesday: The Polar Express

Ancient India in Tiger’s Curse || Book Review

Tiger's Curse by Colleen Houck 5/5 STARS Genre: Fantasy [Mythology - Indian], Young Adult Author: Colleen Houck Published: January 2011 Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Pages: 498 {paperback} Review on Goodreads This review is spoiler-free until I state otherwise Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing Ah, so much love for this story. This is the second time reading … Continue reading Ancient India in Tiger’s Curse || Book Review

Difficult Families in The Light Between Oceans || Book Review

The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman 5/5 STARS Genre: Historical Fiction Author: M. L. Stedman Published: July 2012 Publisher: Vintage Pages: 362 {Mass Market Paperback} Review on Goodreads 2012 winner of Goodreads Choice Awards for Historical Fiction 2013 ABIA (Australian Book Industry Awards): Book of the Year Winner 2013 ABIA: Literary Fiction Book of … Continue reading Difficult Families in The Light Between Oceans || Book Review

Feline Philosophy in The Dalai Lama’s Cat || Book Review

The Dalai Lama's Cat by David Michie 4/5 STARS Genre: General Fiction, Philosophy Author: David Michie Published: October 2012 Publisher: Hay House Visions Pages: 217 {paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was a book such a sweet and fun book to read. The whole story is written from the cat's perspective … Continue reading Feline Philosophy in The Dalai Lama’s Cat || Book Review

Wishlist Wednesday [#41]

Welcome back to Wednesday! I hope you've all done something exciting since last time we met - if not, shame on you! Go outside and climb a tree for fun and then you may come back here. Wishlist Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted @ Pen to Paper where we get to feature a book that's … Continue reading Wishlist Wednesday [#41]

Waiting on Wednesday [#52]

I've got an exciting book to share with you today! Not that I'd ever be sharing a book that isn't exciting, but just nod along. It's crazy to think that all those new releases that seemed so far away at the start of the year are very nearly in our hot little hands now. I'm … Continue reading Waiting on Wednesday [#52]

Top Ten Tuesday: Seventeen and Twenty

Welcome, welcome! It's time for another glorious TTT post on another glorious (well I hope so) Tuesday. This week's topic is a good one - basically I'll be looking at some new releases for 2017. I can't wait to see them all when they're realised because I'll be in America which means they'll all be in … Continue reading Top Ten Tuesday: Seventeen and Twenty

The Dragon’s Hoard Unboxing || November 2016

I might be somewhat late writing this post but oh boy am I excited to share November's edition of the Dragon's Hoard Box with you. This has been such a wonderful subscription company so I was devastated to find out last month that January 2017 will be the final box before the company ceases to … Continue reading The Dragon’s Hoard Unboxing || November 2016

Tree Swinging in Tarzan of the Apes || Book Review

Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs 4/5 STARS Genre: Fantasy, Classics Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs Published: October 1912 Publisher: Fall River {edition pictured} Pages: 324 {paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing I really enjoyed this! I have a stunning edition of the first three novels bound together and I can't … Continue reading Tree Swinging in Tarzan of the Apes || Book Review

November Book Haul! || 2016

Welcome to my November book haul! I honestly nearly forgot to actually write this one - it felt like I hardly accumulated any books last month, but as always, I did get some. High five to me, however, for keeping this relatively small (in comparison to my average hauls when I'm not restraining myself from … Continue reading November Book Haul! || 2016