Happy Sunday! Today's prompt from our Queen of Sundays, Steph (A Little But A Lot) is brave characters. For me, brave characters are the ones who go through awful things but keep going. They don't have to be on big, bold adventures (although sometimes they are), sometimes it's just the bravery of keeping going and... Continue Reading →
Happy Wednesday! Today I'm sharing this month's Bullet Journal spreads. Join me in a coffee? The Coffee: This week I am drinking a coffee from Pact roasters. The San Joaquin from El Salvador has tasting notes of red and black wine gums. The Journal: This month's journal is still a really simple set of spreads... Continue Reading →
Today it's my spot on the Pirate Nell Blog Tour and I'm sharing a lovely extract for you all. About the Book Nell is finally a pirate! And she has her trusty Pirate's Almanac to help her sail the seas, even if Captain Gnash doesn't like books on his ship. But when the journey gets... Continue Reading →
Today I'm reviewing three brilliant verse novels I read recently: The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta, Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo, and Run, Rebel by Majeet Mann. The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta I do not have the words to explain how much I loved this book. It's just so fabulous. Michael is... Continue Reading →
Hello Friends! It's been a wee while since I last posted - my finger met with an unfortunate accident involving a hammer and I have been unable to type! But I'm back, it's Sunday and it's time to look at Steph's Six for Sunday prompt of the week: characters who are good role models. Here... Continue Reading →
Happy Monday! Today I'm kicking off the blog tour for Mina Mistry Investigates by Angie Lake with a brilliant guest post from the author about her favourite book characters. About the Book Being at school is boring. It’s really boring when you already know what you’re going to be. It’s really, really boring when you’re... Continue Reading →
Happy Sunday! It's a new month and a new theme on #SixforSunday: characters! Today we're looking at clever characters. Here are my six: 1. Kelly from the DI Kelly Porter books by Rachel Lynch. She's a detective, so in some ways she needs to be clever, but she always surprises me with the little bits... Continue Reading →
"Then I straighten up, my heart beating so hard I think my chest might burst, and head towards the door. Towards Frankie. Towards my best friend. Towards the person whose heart I'm pretty sure I'm about to break whether I like it or not." Click here for the book information on Goodreads. First Day of... Continue Reading →
Yes, I have stolen another tag from Steph. As yesterday was S's first day back to school since lockdown, it seemed an appropriate tag to post. English – name your favourite author’s (or book’s) writing style. I don't know how to answer this, so here are ten of my favourite authors in no order whatsoever:... Continue Reading →
A new month, a new TBR, this time chosen by the lovely Lucinda from The Cliche Bookworm. Join me in coffee and see what she chose? The Coffee: This week it's another coffee from Pact roasters. The Kenyan Kiganjo has tasting notes of blackcurrant and lemon verbena, and tastes delightful. The Books: 1. The Raven... Continue Reading →
Charlotte, Somewhere 