I can't believe that month of Viperthon is over already! I set out with a super ambitious TBR of thirteen books for Viperthon and ***drum roll*** I managed to read them all. Just. You may now refer to me as The Viper. Viper – A book with snake on the cover For this, I read... Continue Reading →
ThursTag: Getting to Know Me…
It's Thursday! It's tag day, and today I've pinched the Getting to Know Me tag from my favourite Steph. THE BASICS Name? Charlotte Birthday? January 20th How old are you? 36 Star Sign? I'm a Capricorn/Aquarius cusp baby . Very specifically, Aquarius Sun, Capricorn Moon, Gemini Rising. Single or Taken? Taken. Coming up to 12 years married and 19 together.... Continue Reading →
Coffee and… A Bookish April
Another month almost over, so it's time to sit down with a coffee and reflect on this month's reading. Join me? The Coffee: This week, we're drinking another Workshop coffee. The Rwandan Mahembe is sweet, juicy, and tea-like with tasting notes of crisp red fruit and delicate florals. The Books: April has passed by in... Continue Reading →
Books with the Boy: Madam Squeaker by Pip Jones (illustrated by Paula Bowles)
Hello everyone and today I am sharing a review of a book that was sent to me from Barrington Stoke called Madam Squeaker which is written by Pip Jones and illustrated by Paula Bowles. About the Book: Crumbs on the counter, morsels on the floor - there should be plenty of food for Minetta the... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley
"I learned there were times when I was expected to be a Fontaine and other times when it was safe to be a Firekeeper." This book. I hardly know where to start of what to say that isn't just "this book is phenomenal, please read it", so excuse me in advance if this turns out... Continue Reading →
Six for Sunday : Characters Who Would Make Great Ship’s Captains
Somehow, it is already Sunday again! Today in the last of the Viper #SixforSunday prompts, my excellent friend Steph is asking us to share six characters who would make good ship's Captains. I really had to think about this prompt a lot, but here are the six I eventually settled on: 1. Raoul from Vulture... Continue Reading →
ThursTag: The Isles of Storm & Sorrow Book Tag!
It's Thursday, and that means one thing around here: time for a tag. In this month of our Captain, the evil Bex Hogan, doing The Isles of Storm and Sorrow Book Tag seemed appropriate. This brilliant tag was created by Nikki at Books and Lemon Squash I wasn't tagged to do it, but I saw it... Continue Reading →
Coffee and… A Happy April
It's coming close to the end of another month, so time to share the things that have been making me happy this month. Join me in a coffee? The Coffee: This week we're trying some brand new coffee from Workshop Coffee Roasters. The Rwandan Gitesi by Gahizis is from Karongi in the Western Province of... Continue Reading →
Six for Sunday: Fictional Islands You’d Like to Visit
Happy Sunday - once again, the weekend is flying by too quickly. Today in #SixforSunday (a weekly prompt from Steph) is Fictional Islands You'd Like to Visit. 1. The Fourth Isle from Vulture by Bex Hogan - This month is Viper inspired so Bex has to feature everywhere. But also I'd really like to visit... Continue Reading →
ThursTag: The Dragon Mountain Book Tag
It's Thursday, and I am ready for the weekend. Today, I'm sharing my answers to S's Dragon Mountain Book Tag. 1. Dragon Mountain features some special Dragons. What is your favourite fictional creature and why? My favourite fictional creature is definitely a dragon, especially dragons that can breathe fire. They're my favourite fictional creatures because... Continue Reading →