I can hear you all gasping in horror as you read this. This is worse than that time I admitted to loving Twilight, isn't it? Sigh. Hear me out. Join me in a coffee whilst I explain why I am ALWAYS Team Peeta. The Coffee: This week I am drinking Nano Challo, a coffee all... Continue Reading →
Coffee and… My 2018 Reading Goals
Today I am sitting down with my coffee to think about my 2018 reading goals (aka giant list of LIES for the year). The Coffee: This week I am drinking ALL OF THE COFFEES from Clifton Coffee Roasters. I am so pleased to be back home in the UK drinking the good coffee (so pleased... Continue Reading →
Coffee and…Why I Love Twilight.
This week, I'm sharing what might be my MOST unpopular / controversial book opinion (we're all agreed Dumbledore = bad now, yes?) If you haven't instantly unfollowed me after reading the title, then stick around with a brew and let me explain why I love this book everyone else seems to hate. The Coffee: This... Continue Reading →
In Case You’ve Been Missing Me
Haha. Big head there Charlotte. You might have noticed I've been quieter on the blog the last week or so, and if you follow me on Twitter, you'll know that I've just had surgery to remove a misbehaving gallbladder. Not major surgery: a keyhole day procedure, but still big enough to be scary. I spent... Continue Reading →
Coffee and…Me, Ranting
This week I'm sitting down with coffee to rant about book bans. The Coffee: I'm drinking Kagumoini, a Kenyan filter from Clifton Coffee (one of my favourite roasters) and it is tasting awesome! Kenyans are my favourite coffees when they're in season. I'm drinking it in my epic mug that turns from black to...something sinister when... Continue Reading →
Coffee with Amy from Golden Books Girl
Joining me for coffee this week is the lovely Amy from Golden Books Girl I'll be drinking a Tanzanian filter coffee from Steampunk Coffee, whilst Amy (not a coffee drinker) will be having a refreshing glass of water. Amy is sharing with us her favourite signed books, so grab yourself a drink and enjoy! .......................................................................................................................................................................... Hi... Continue Reading →
Coffee and… Book Highlights of 2017 (so far)
I've read some truly amazing books this year. So join me in a coffee whilst I rave about them? The Coffee : I'm drinking Square Mile's Mormora. An Ethiopian coffee brewed in a kalita filter. Black. Served in my Ravenclaw house mug. With a bonus side order of two chocolate cookies. The Books (in... Continue Reading →
Adventures in PTSD: Meeting the Surgeon
It's been 2 days since I went to the hospital to meet my surgeon and get a date for my cholecystectomy. My body is tired and heavy and my brain is much the same. I'm very much in comfort mode: stuffing my face, buying new books, cuddling in blankets. I'm already starting to worry about... Continue Reading →