So, you’ve just finished a book. Did it excite you? or was it disappointing? Did it lead to the dreaded reading slump? Sometimes, it’s hard to motivate yourself to read a book. Reading, for all its benefits, also requires a degree of concentration that, on some days, you can’t find. So, how do you go… Read More Discussion: How to Motivate Yourself to Read
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme created by The Broke and Bookish and hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl where we get a new topic for a top 10 list. I’ve always got music on the go. It helps me focus (not when reading), puts me in a good mood, and it’s just fun… Read More Top Ten Tuesday: Book Titles that Would Make Great Song Titles
In what has been quite the disruptive and frankly insane year, October was just another quiet month where life and adventures have been put on hold. However, this blog refuses to live in the doom and gloom of 2020 and will always champion the small victories that make you smile. While the month as a… Read More October Wrap Up 2020
The manga that inspired the anime hit, Haikyuu is the story of volleyball. It’s about the underdogs, the overachievers, the team-players, but most of all it’s a story of perseverance. The story predominantly revolves around the Karasuno volleyball club. Once a powerhouse school in the sport, Karasuno’s reputation is a shadow of what it once… Read More Haikyuu! Vol 1 – 4 Manga Review
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme created by The Broke and Bookish and hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl where we get a new topic for a top 10 list. In these strange times, Halloween won’t follow the usual set up. However, even if celebrations are on hold, there are plenty of other means… Read More Top Ten Tuesday: Halloween Book, TV & Film Recommendations
The Boys exploded onto the scene last year and treated viewers to a refreshing take on the superhero genre, flipping its head on what it means to be a hero. The second season builds on the success of the first one. It’s as bold and brash as ever but has an intimacy that gives weight… Read More TV Talk: Reason to Watch The Boys (Season 2)
Enola Holmes is a refreshing take on the mythos of Sherlock and his family. Based on the books, Enola Holmes sees the youngest sibling in the Holmes family embark on a most personal case after their mother disappears. It’s not a groundbreaking concept, but its execution gives life to an unconventional and upbeat contribution to… Read More Midnight Movies: Enola Holmes
Since it’s the spooky season, now is the perfect time to get your hands on a horror book that’s guaranteed to give you nightmares. Harrow Lake, is the story of Lola, the daughter of an esteemed horror film director, sent to stay with her grandmother at Harrow Lake following an attack on her father. Harrow… Read More Harrow Lake Mini-Review and Interview with Author Kat Ellis
The nights are getting darker and I think everyone can agree that 2020 has been enough of a nightmare that we don’t need any more frights. The rest of this year is dedicated to all things warm and cosy, so here’s what I got up to in September. Reviews 16th: Jade City by Fonda Lee… Read More September Wrap Up 2020
The cold nights are setting in, making it the perfect time to grab a blanket, make yourself a cup of tea, and curl up with a book. You’d think with it being the spooky season, this list would feature a couple of horror books, but this reader is choosing to spotlight the atmospheric novels that… Read More Ones to Watch: October Book Releases 2020
