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Tag: 2018books

“You know books… can I have some recommendations?”

December 4, 2018December 2, 20182 Comments

The amount of times I've been asked for recommendations over the past few weeks is LUSH. Whether it's from my kids for what to read next, for parents on what to buy their kids for Christmas or from my colleagues on what to read, it's all lush to talk books. Over the next 3 days … Continue reading “You know books… can I have some recommendations?”

BOOK BLOG: April Tucholke

November 28, 2018November 25, 20185 Comments

The Boneless Mercies: a beautifully brilliant book!   "Frey, Ovie, Juniper, and Runa are Boneless Mercies – death-traders, hired to kill quickly, quietly and mercifully. It is a job for women, and women only. Men will not do this sad, dark work. Frey has no family, no home, no fortune, and yet her blood sings … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: April Tucholke

BOOK BLOG: Emma Yarlett

November 13, 2018November 11, 20182 Comments

Dragon Post: a whole lot of fun and friendship!  I'd seen this on my friend's Instagram and as I'm a lover of The Day The Crayons Quit and the trusty The Jolly Postman, I knew I needed to get my hands on this book. With beautiful letters inside and an endearing young main character, Dragon … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Emma Yarlett

October in books!

November 5, 2018November 4, 20182 Comments

Well hello November, you snuck up on me indeed. I'm not sure where October went (it took half of my half term with it too!), but here we are… the end of another month, around for another bookish round up! In October, I: Visited Edinburgh with my favourite. Spent most of my half term poorly. … Continue reading October in books!

BOOK BLOG: David Levithan

October 18, 2018October 21, 20185 Comments

Someday: what happens when you accept the love you never thought you could have? "For as long as A can remember, life has meant waking up in a different person's body every day, forced to live as that person until the day ended. A always thought there wasn't anyone else who had a life like … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: David Levithan

September in books

October 1, 2018September 30, 20182 Comments

Well hello October, you came quickly my friend! I did not think September would go as quickly as it did, but here we are... the end of another month, around for another bookish round up! In September, I: Read 8 books. Started my first term as an NQT. Had my first NQT observation. Announced I … Continue reading September in books

BLOG TOUR: The Hurting

September 10, 2018September 9, 20184 Comments

Today I have the absolute joy of hosting Lucy van Smit, author of The Hurting on my blog. I was originally asked to be part of the blog tour with a review, but then I was asked if I'd like to do a Q&A and I was thrilled. I really enjoyed The Hurting... it's a … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: The Hurting

August in books

September 3, 2018September 2, 201810 Comments

Well hello there! Sorry this wrap up is late... the end of August came upon me suddenly!  Goodbye August - the month of sunshine, trips to London, relaxing with my favourites, reading many books. You must make way now for September, the month of back to work nerves, new jobs and many changes afoot! September … Continue reading August in books

BOOK BLOG: Hayley Barker

August 28, 2018August 26, 20185 Comments

Show Stopper/Show Stealer: thrilling books excellently paced that you just can't put down! Show Stopper and Show Stealer is a duology written by Hayley Barker and I JUST ADORED THEM OK? I picked up Show Stopper a while ago based solely on the cover (just look at it man!) and once I had dived into … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Hayley Barker

The Bank Holiday Tag

August 27, 2018August 26, 20187 Comments

Happy bank holiday everyone! Last one of the year!  Today I'm taking on the Bank Holiday Tag, made up by my lovely friend Cora. Check out her original post here. I've actually done this post before, back in April - if you'd like to see my answers and compare them, you'll find that post here. I'm … Continue reading The Bank Holiday Tag

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