Category Archives: Reading

Some interesting reading this month. I get the bulk of my books from the library and as they are closed at the moment, I’ve been looking at my neglected TBR and doing some rereading, alongside a few newer books! Everything I read was great, but here are my three faves… Record of a Spaceborn FewContinue reading “January Reads”

December was a slow reading month for me, but my two favourites are well worth checking out 😊 Home Body by Rupi Kaur is a beautiful collection of poetry exploring themes of loss, abuse, and freedom. I read it all in one sitting, and will come back to it again and again. Rupi Kaur’s booksContinue reading “December Reads”

I planned to read 120 books in 2020. I managed 87. Somehow, despite this being an objective failure, I still feel like I’m winning. Books, though fewer than I’d imagined, provided a refuge and escape this year, and those that follow are my favourites from 2020. A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik is phenomenal. IfContinue reading “2020 reads”

I might not have read many books in November BUT I probably read my two favourites of the year! The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman is perfect for those who aren’t into the graphic gore of some crime fiction but who do want a mystery that is going to keep them guessing until theContinue reading “November Reads”

What a strange month October was! And what a weird one November will be… If you need some reading inspiration, I read some great books last month 😊 My first fave is Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid. For lovers of Elizabeth Strout and Becky Chambers, this is a must read. The story gripsContinue reading “October reads”

Another good reading month! Before I chat about my favourites, I have to give a shout out to Jenny Colgan. Her novels have been an absolute godsend during this weird time. When I feel my anxiety levels creeping up, I grab one of her books from the library and lose myself in jolly tales ofContinue reading “September Reads”

August was a cracking month for reading. I am woefully behind on my challenge to read 120 books this year, which I’m still not quite ready to admit defeat on… BUT I’m loving reading again and I have three great favourites to tell you about. In A Dream You Saw A Way to Survive byContinue reading “August Reads”

I feel very much back into the swing of reading again. I didn’t realise I was missing it so much until I read two books in a day (one was very short!) and felt totally blissed out 😊 July was a strong month for books – it was hard to pick favourites! Just a quickContinue reading “July Reads”

I feel like I am slowly getting my reading mojo back. There was a point, early on in the pandemic, when my concentration was completely shot. I think it was also my ability to relax. My brain was too jumpy and settling to read a book was too much. Thankfully, this seems to be abating.Continue reading “June Reads”

I didn’t read much this month, but revisited four favourites. I’m finding comfort at the moment in the familiar. Reading a book that you already know you’re going to love is a real treat! Robin Hobb is one of the best fantasy writers I’ve read. Assassin’s Apprentice is the first in an epic series thatContinue reading “May Reads”