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
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 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
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. This blog has done quite a few favourite quotes post so to stop this writer from using the same quotes from the same books,… Read More Top Ten Tuesday: Favourite Book Quotes
Say goodbye to summer and get those knitted jumpers and boots out. Autumn is here, and already there’s a slight chill in the air. It is pumpkin spice latte season, and who isn’t ready for the falling leaves and cosy nights? Before we welcome this new season, let’s take the time to look back on… Read More August Wrap Up 2020
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. Apologies for the delay in this post, I’m still getting used to the new block editor. In an ideal world, nothing would make me… Read More Top Ten Tuesday: Questions I’d Ask My Favourite Authors
Nothing beats a traditional board game, yet board games are so creative these days that there’s nothing traditional about them. The range of games available is insanity, and if you’re looking for a way to cut down on screen time and make more time for family, nothing beats a good board game. Whether you’re playing… Read More Discussion: Board Games The Whole Family Can Enjoy
Summer sunshine and staycations. That’s basically a summary of the last couple months really. July was actively a good month overall as the ease of lockdown restrictions meant I could meet up with a couple of friends and do more of my local woodland walks. Might as well get out while the weather’s dry and… Read More July Wrap Up 2020
