I didn’t manage to finish quite as many books this week as I did last week, but I still did a bit of reading. I also managed to get outside a little bit – had a family day with sprinkler and wading pool and take-out dinner on my in-laws’ patio – which was great. READ MORE
THE SUNDAY REVIEW | PIRANESI – SUSANNA CLARKE
I didn’t get along with Susanna Clarke’s most popular book, Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell, at all. I’ll say that up front. I tried, I really did. I tried reading the book (twice), I tried listening to the audiobook, and I even tried watching the TV show. None of them got very far at READ MORE
WEDNESDAY BLOGGING CHALLENGE | BEST MEMOIR/BIOGRAPHY
This is a great but difficult prompt. I can tell you right now, I will not be picking only one book this week! I enjoy memoirs if they’re well written and about an interesting person’s life and experiences. Even if it’s a person I don’t care about that much, if the book is good, READ MORE
TOP TEN TUESDAY | WHAT I LOVE ABOUT READING
What DON’T I love about reading? I mean, it’s basically magic. Here’s why: It lets me visit other places. Sometimes it’s a country I’ve never been to, sometimes it’s a time long past, sometimes it’s a whole other planet or imaginary place. I get to make lots of new friends without, you know, having READ MORE
LINK UP | IT’S MONDAY! WHAT ARE YOU READING?
So it’s been a while since I finished any books to include in a Monday post. Three weeks, to be precise. But this week I somehow managed to dive headfirst back into reading, and finally have something to report! Possibly enough to make up for the gap. Just shelved: READ MORE
THE SUNDAY REVIEW | WRITERS & LOVERS – LILY KING
I’ve never read any Lily King before, though I’ve had her novel Euphoria on my TBR for ages. This book appealed to me – partly because of the books on the cover, partly because of the title, and then a little bit because of the blurb. Having meant to try Lily King, this seemed READ MORE
WEDNESDAY BLOGGING CHALLENGE | A PERSON WHO INSPIRES ME
This week’s prompt is a person who inspires me. This is my second go at this post, because it took me a while to come up with the right person to talk about. Mainly because of everyone I’ve ever known, read, or learned about, the person who inspires me the most is my kid. READ MORE
TOP TEN TUESDAY | NEW RELEASES FOR THE 2ND HALF OF 2021
I am writing this well in advance, and realizing that I haven’t even glanced at any lists of books coming up later this year. So I’m about to get into it and take you all along for the ride! Here are the books coming out from September to December that I’m anywhere form mildly curious READ MORE
THE SUNDAY REVIEW | REAL LIFE – BRANDON TAYLOR
This is one of the first books I read from my round of judging for the BookTube Prize. I had tried to read it twice before, and wasn’t able to get into it. I hoped that, with the added motivation of reading it for the prize, I’d be able to get through the rocky READ MORE
WEDNESDAY BLOGGING CHALLENGE | SADDEST BOOKS I’VE EVER READ
I love a novel that can make me care so deeply for the characters that when something bad happens, it feels like it’s happening to me or someone I love. Likewise if I find a memoir or non-fiction that makes me feel deeply invested and involved, it will stay with me forever. I couldn’t READ MORE
TOP TEN TUESDAY | TOP TEN BOOKS ON MY WISHLIST
This week’s prompt is a special one. We’re to share the top books on our wishlists along with a link to our Amazon wish list (here’s mine) so that we can go around like tiny happiness fairies gifting each other books in honour of Jana’s birthday! So the first thing to say is, happy READ MORE
THE SUNDAY REVIEW | WHY I’M NO LONGER TALKING TO WHITE PEOPLE ABOUT RACE – RENI EDDO-LODGE
This book is brilliant. That’s the first thing you need to know. It has been widely talked about and acclaimed since its publication in 2017, and for good reason. Eddo-Lodge is one of the smartest and most eloquent writers I’ve had the pleasure of reading this year (in the last few years, at that), READ MORE
WEDNESDAY BLOGGING CHALLENGE | BEST PARTS OF EACH SEASON
As some of you know, I have medical issues that create complications in my life. Now every season is accompanied by a different reason I can’t go outside if I want to be able to breathe. So I’m going to share what used to be my favourite parts of each season, and the hope READ MORE
TOP TEN TUESDAY | BOOKS ON MY SUMMER TBR
I used to love reading outside in the summer. I’d find a spot where I could have my head in the shade, the rest of me in the sun, use my bag as a pillow and just lose myself in another world while soaking up some vitamin D. I can’t enjoy summers the same READ MORE
LINK-UP | IT’S MONDAY! WHAT ARE YOU READING?
I skipped the last couple of weeks because I didn’t manage to finish a single book. I got stuck listening to A Place for Us and then didn’t make any progress on anything. It didn’t help that I also started watching The Great British Bake Off (I’m only on season 7 now, so please READ MORE
THE SUNDAY REVIEW | CATALOGUE BABY – MYRIAM STEINBERG
When I received a review request for this book I was instantly intrigued. The premise is one close to my heart; women sharing their most intimate stories is something I think is not only brave, but vitally important. Our voices have been silenced or subdued for so long, and they need to be heard. READ MORE
WEDNESDAY BLOGGING CHALLENGE | BEST GIFT IDEAS
The prompt this week was “the best gift you’ve ever received,” but I really can’t choose one. So instead, I’m going to share a few great bookish gift ideas (some I have received) that most book-lovers would enjoy! A subscription to a literary magazine. My favourites are Bookmarks, which is great if you’re a READ MORE
TOP TEN TUESDAY | BOOKS I WANTED MORE LIKE
We all have books like this. Books we read, and instantly want to forget so we can discover them again for the first time. Books we want to duplicate, or that we wish would inspire lots of copycats. Here are some of the books I instantly wanted more of! READ MORE