Empathy is a vital human force. One that creates happier children, stronger communities and a better world. It’s come into sharp focus during the pandemic and right now, we’ve never needed it more. Empathy is being able to imagine and share someone else’s feelings. Empathy Day on 9 June focuses on how we can use books to … Continue reading Empathy Day blog tour: Alice Oseman
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BOOK BLOG: George Lester (take 1)
Morning everyone! Today, I'm sharing something about one of the books that I've read recently. We all know (if you follow me on instagram or twitter) that I love George Lester. He's a doll. He's brilliant. He's talented. He's funny. He's just an all round brilliant bloody human. For those who don't know, George has … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: George Lester (take 1)
BOOK BLOG: Bex Hogan
Hello my lovelies! Yesterday was my stop on the Venom blog tour and today I'm here to share with you my thoughts and feelings about this INCREDIBLE book. I had the utter joy of messaging Bex as I read and spouting forth my thoughts to her, so a massive thank you to her for listening! … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Bex Hogan
BLOG TOUR: Venom by Bex Hogan
I am here today with something very exciting. As part of the blog tour for one of my most anticipated reads of the year, I have a sneak peek at the creation story of one of the islands in the Isles of Storm and Sorrow series. If you've been living under a rock, you will … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: Venom by Bex Hogan
YAY for YA: the sequel
I’m here to share with you some of the brilliant YA books I’ve read recently with some mini reviews - I really love writing mini reviews because I get to share with you all the books I've been reading without blabbering on for 100s of words (in essence, you get the very best of my … Continue reading YAY for YA: the sequel
BLOG TOUR: Sanctuary
Morning friends! How are you all this fine Monday? What have you been reading lately? Today I'm here to share an exciting stop on the Sanctuary blog tour. To celerate the paperback release, I was invited to be on the blog tour and I had the ABSOLUTE joy of asking author V. V. James some … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: Sanctuary
BLOG TOUR: The Pieces of Ourselves
Hello lovely friends! How are you all this fine Sunday? I know, you're shocked! Two posts in one day? I am SPOILING YOU FRIENDS. This afternoon, I'm here as part of the blog tour for Maggie Harcourt's newest book, The Pieces of Ourselves. I posted my review of this book a few weeks ago, and … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: The Pieces of Ourselves
BLOG TOUR: Fig Swims the World
Good morning! This morning I come to you with an absolute corker of a blog post from the wonderful Lou Abercrombie - author of the brilliant new book, Fig Swims the World. When I received this book, I was totally over the moon. I'm a MASSIVE fan of swimming (It's in fact one of the … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: Fig Swims the World
BOOK BLOG: Sara Barnard
Destination Anywhere: what do you do when you're so lost you don't even know where to find yourself? "Sometimes you have to leave your life behind to find your place in the world... After five years at secondary school spent bullied and alone, Peyton King starts sixth form college determined that things will be different. … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Sara Barnard
BOOK BLOG: James Goodhand
Last Lesson: Tense, gripping and thrilling "Last year, Ollie Morcombe was a star pupil, popular and a gifted musician. Then, after the accident, everything changed. Now he's an outcast, a prime target of the school bullies who have made his life a living hell. Today - the last day of the school year - he's … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: James Goodhand
