Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl and this week's theme is Best Books I've Read in 2018. I'm up to 173 books on my Goodreads challenge for this year, so it took a long time to cut my favourites down to just ten, but I did it after a lot of deliberating and … Continue reading Top Ten Tuesday: 10th July
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Six For Sunday 8.7.18
#SixForSunday is a weekly prompt hosted by Steph at A Little But a Lot in which we’re encouraged to share 6 books or book-related opinions on a theme. This week's theme is books that made you laugh and this was quite tough for me, as I'm one of those people that's not easily amused, apart from … Continue reading Six For Sunday 8.7.18
Current Physical TBR 8.7.18
For a while now, I've been doing this thing on Twitter for a while, where I post a photo of my physical TBR (the majority of which are usually library books) and tag the authors. I just do whenever I feel like it, so there's no commitment. I decided that I should take this thing onto my … Continue reading Current Physical TBR 8.7.18
Did I achieve my Monthly Goals in June?
Monthly Goals: I want to read at least: At least one book by BAME authors and/or one that contains BAME characters At least one book by an LGBT+ author or that contains LGBT+ themes At least one book containing themes about mental health issues/disabilities I'm going to tackle one bullet point at a time and … Continue reading Did I achieve my Monthly Goals in June?
Friday 6th July: What I’ve Read This Week
So, I've had this blog for two weeks now and decided that I should let you guys know a little bit more about my reading habits. Essentially, I read everywhere and at most times of the day, you'll find me with my nose firmly stuck in a book. Anyway, I want to start a semi-weekly … Continue reading Friday 6th July: What I’ve Read This Week
Top Ten Tuesday: 3rd July
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly theme hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl and this week's theme is Books with Red, White and Blue covers to mark Independence Day in the USA. I'm not usually someone who really scrutinises the covers of books, so this became quite a challenge for me to remember 10 books that fit … Continue reading Top Ten Tuesday: 3rd July
June Wrap-Up
June has come to a close and with it, so has the first week of my new enterprise of book blogging. Now, I haven't been blogging throughout most of June, but oh boy, have I been reading. This month I've read 28 books, so my review for each book will be limited to a sentence, … Continue reading June Wrap-Up
18 Books For Pride 2018 Part 6
Today marks the end of Pride Month 2018 and the end of my 18 LGBT+ Book Recommendations and, in case you missed the five other parts, here's Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 and Part 5. I've saved some of my absolute favourite until last, so let's get started. 3 LGBT+ Books You Need To Read 16. Queens of … Continue reading 18 Books For Pride 2018 Part 6
18 Books For Pride 2018 Part 5
Another day, another 3 Pride Recommendations. If you missed the first four days of my Pride celebration, here's Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4. So, without further ado, let's get into today's recommendations: 3 LGBT+ Books You Need To Read 13. Girls Made of Snow and Glass by Melissa Bashardoust (f/f relationship) The feminist, queer fantasy you … Continue reading 18 Books For Pride 2018 Part 5
18 Books for Pride 2018 Part 4
So, I've been recommending 3 LGBT+ books per day to celebrate Pride 2018 and in case you missed the previous instalments, here's Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3. Now we're all caught up, let's go once more unto the breach. 3 LGBT+ Books You Need To Read 10. Carry On by Rainbow Rowell (gay protagonists) This is the … Continue reading 18 Books for Pride 2018 Part 4
A Short Book Lover 