⭐⭐⭐✨ (3.5/5) I was kindly approved for an E-ARC via NetGalley. Beowulf is an epic poem written in Old English that tells of the warrior hero Beowulf and the monsters and epic battles that he faced. I first read Beowulf when studying it at university. We worked with the Old English text, but read a … Continue reading Book Review | Beowulf translated by Maria Dahvana Headley
⭐⭐⭐✨ (3.5/5) In 1960, Jennifer wakes up in a hospital bed unable to remember what happened. By the time she leaves the hospital, her amnesia remains and although her life seems perfect (husband, house, friends etc.), she feels that something is not quite right. This feeling is confirmed when she discovers a love letter and … Continue reading Book Review | The Last Letter From Your Lover by Jojo Moyes
⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5) The Odyssey is an Ancient Greek epic poem which tells the story of Odysseus as he travels home after the Trojan war. He must face many dangers (and beautiful goddesses) on his journey to his homeland of Ithaca, but his troubles will not end when he reaches home. Back in Ithaca, his wife … Continue reading Book Review | The Odyssey by Homer, translated by Emily Wilson
⭐⭐⭐✨ (3.5/5) I read this novel after watching and enjoying the Netflix series (which I would recommend). The novel is set in New York and follows Dash and Lily over the Christmas Period. At the start of the novel, Dash finds a red notebook (left by Lily) in a bookshop and begins to complete the … Continue reading Book Review | Dash and Lily’s Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan
With This Kiss by Carrie Hope Fletcher Lorelai may seem ordinary, but when she kisses someone on the lips she sees how they are going to die. Naturally, she has not kissed anyone for some time, but what happens when she meets someone she wants to kiss? And what should she do with the knowledge … Continue reading My Anticipated Book Releases of 2021
⭐⭐⭐✨ (3.5/5) Inspired by the film The Holiday, three friends (Jules, Chloe and Lucy) decide to switch homes for Christmas and each jet off to experience a different kind of festive celebration. It soon becomes clear that switching countries does not leave all of your problems behind, and the women face some deicions. This novel … Continue reading Book Review | The Christmas Swap by Sandy Barker
I first started blogging about four and a half years ago, and now there are 100 blog posts on this site. I'm so pleased that I have continued with my blog and I look forward to more to come. Thank you to everyone who follows my blog and to those who read my posts, it … Continue reading My 100th blog post: Q&A
TW: sexual assault, domestic abuse ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨ (4.5/5) This book has been all over Bookstagram with mixed reviews. Despite this, I was quite unsure of what to expect, but overall I think this is a clever and unforgettable narrative. Where the Crawdads Sing follows Kya, known locally as the 'marsh girl'. Her life hasn't been easy … Continue reading Book Review | Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
Hi everyone, I'm just writing this quick post to wish you all a happy new year and say a big thank you for following my blog. It really means a lot that anyone reads my posts, likes them or comments on them. Hopefully there will be many more blog posts to come this year, including … Continue reading Happy New Year!
⭐⭐⭐ (3/5) TW: death, grief I read this book as an E-ARC via NetGalley. When Chloe meets Jack, she knows what she wants in life. She is in her 30s and ready to find the person she wants to build a life with. After a few months, the pair are happy and living together when … Continue reading Book Review | Love, Almost by Hayley Doyle
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