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A Flatlay style image featuring a Book by author Claudia Grey. The book is sitting on a grey throw blanket and is surrounded by a pillow, flowers, hourglass, white gloves and a vintage mirror and brush set.

‘Fateful’ by Claudia Gray Book Review

13/10/2023

This book has been on my shelf for a little while now, It was a thrifty find from one of my favourite second-hand stores, and even though this book is no longer in print, I thought I would share some thoughts on it anyway because I feel that it’s important to give all books some … More ‘Fateful’ by Claudia Gray Book Review

Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne | Book Review

05/07/2023

Being a longtime fan of science fiction, reading some of Jules Verne’s works has been on my reading bucket list for quite some time, which is why I decided to add ‘Journey to the Centre of the Earth’ and 20,000 Leagues under the Sea’ to my reading list. Though I have seen the modern movie adaptation of ‘Journey to the Center of the Earth’ I still really had no idea what to expect when I actually read the book. I certainly went into it with no expectations though I knew being an older book it may take some time to get into it. … More Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne | Book Review

Agatha Christie’s ‘Sleeping Murder’ Book Review

07/06/2023

I love a good mystery and I’ve been wanting to read one of Agatha Christie’s books for such a long time. I actually have quite a few on my shelf but it has taken me a while to get to actually reading them. I picked ‘Sleeping Murder’ as my first one to read, it features her well-known sleuth ‘Miss Marple’ though this story was apparently one of ‘Miss Marple’s’ last cases. … More Agatha Christie’s ‘Sleeping Murder’ Book Review

Body Positive Power by Megan Jayne Crabbe | Book Review

03/05/2023

Body Positive Power is a fantastic read for those who have body image issues or who have been frequent dieters. This isn’t my first time reading this book, though it’s my first time reading it in a traditional format as the first time I listened to it as an Audio Book. … More Body Positive Power by Megan Jayne Crabbe | Book Review

4 Ways to Read New Books That Won’t Break Your Budget

08/03/2023

We all know that there is a lot of financial pressure on people these days, with the cost of living crisis affecting many people around the world. So you probably questioning whether you can afford to buy things that aren’t necessary or essential items (like food, medication, etc.)

That new best seller sure looks good but can you afford to spend $20-30 dollars on it when that could go toward something you actually need. In this blog post, I thought I would share a few tips for when you are looking for something new to read but don’t want to break the budget. … More 4 Ways to Read New Books That Won’t Break Your Budget