I know I've been a little heavy on the "list" posts recently but here comes another one - my pre-orders and anticipated releases for this next half of the year. I actually didn't think I was getting excited about a lot of book releases but there have been some books recently that I've either had… Continue reading Books I’ve Recently Pre-Ordered and/or Added to the Wishlist
Tag: historical fiction
Birthday Book Haul
It was my birthday earlier this week, which ended up not being the greatest day for a couple of reasons, but I did receive some books from my wishlist courtesy of my sister and some Twitter people which was really nice and cheered me up for a little bit. The Easter Wishlist books arrived earlier… Continue reading Birthday Book Haul
Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Books: Seize The Day
I don't know about you but I certainly have a selection of songs that have helped me to not completely give in to the spiralling nature of the pandemic: Trip a Little Light Fantastic from Mary Poppins Returns, Try Everything from Zootopia/Zootropolis, One Day More from Les Miserables, and Seize The Day from Newsies. In… Continue reading Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Books: Seize The Day
Book Tag: Animal Crossing New Horizons
It is a year since lockdowns in the UK started and we had the timely arrival of both Disney+ and Animal Crossing New Horizons. Both have been very important in giving me an escape when I've been unable to pick up a book or crochet, but playing Animal Crossing on my switch has become an… Continue reading Book Tag: Animal Crossing New Horizons
Ten New Additions To My Book Wishlist
If there is one type of post I seem to like writing and reading at the moment, it is lists. Lists of anticipated releases, new acquisitions, backlist books and so forth. I'll add to this with a post dedicated to books I've recently added to my wishlist, which I curate via Amazon. I actually blame… Continue reading Ten New Additions To My Book Wishlist
Five Star Predictions From My TBR
Hello and welcome to a post I haven't really done before, predicting what books on my shelved and unread TBR would earn a five star rating. I see a lot of people doing this for new and anticipated releases and whilst that would be fun, I prefer having the wider array of unread books from… Continue reading Five Star Predictions From My TBR
The Piano Playlist Tag
Hello and welcome back to another book tag! Last month, I was tagged by the wonderful Alicia at A Colourful Bibliophile to do the Piano Playlist Tag and as someone who listens to quite a lot of classical music, and loves piano music in particular, I could not say no! Rules: Post the rules in… Continue reading The Piano Playlist Tag
One August Night: Victoria Hislop
My review and thoughts about the latest Victoria Hislop book, One August Night, a sequel to The Island. Book Information: Series or Standalone - sequel to The Island Genre - Contemporary|Historical Fiction Audience - Adult Length - 216 pages Date of publication - 29th October 2020 by Headline Publishing Group Synopsis: 25th August 1957. The… Continue reading One August Night: Victoria Hislop
Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Books: God Help The Outcasts
Hello! Or bonjour, I should say as I am diving into one of the French-inspired Disney classics for Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Books today with The Hunchback of Notre Dame and specifically, God Help The Outcasts, arguably my favourite song from the film. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQO4TtmmwNc It's a beautiful track with messages about beating the injustices of everyday society and showing… Continue reading Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Books: God Help The Outcasts
Review | The Silent Stars Go By
My review of The Silent Stars Go By, by Sally Nicholls.
