It’s time for What I Read in May, my monthly round up of mini reviews. This past month was a diverse one, including a memoir as well as literary fiction. Despite the fact that I suffered serious book burnout at …
Hiking the Causeway Coast in Northern Ireland
One of the first truly sunny days of the year, I decided to go on an adventure hiking Causeway Coast. When you can’t drive, adventures are limited to where you can realistically get on foot or by public transport. Luckily …
Book Review: A Start in Life by Anita Brookner
A Start in Life by Anita Brookner feels like the work of an author in their prime; so I was surprised to discover that it was actually her first novel. Her crisp yet grandiloquent style gives her a gravitas most …
How to Recover from Reading Burnout
Reading Burnout is real! It’s so frustrating when you want to read but can’t seem to find the right book, or time, or inclination. When this happens I have a few tricks that usually fire up my interest in reading again.
Is This The Secret to Feeling Happier?
Picture this: the gentle breeze is enveloping you, somewhere you can hear birds chirping and all around you trees rustle their leaves. You’re sitting in a park surrounded by nature. Is this the secret to feeling happier? According to new …
What I Read in March & April 2019
I totally forgot to write my mini book review round up last month! But that’s okay, because I’m bringing you a bumper What I Read in March and April edition today! It’s been a diverse couple of months in terms …