Once upon a time I would have told you I loved being in a busy, frenetic environment. I’m a city-girl, born and bred, and wore that identity like a badge of honour. Living in the country side? No thanks! Give me crowds, …
Review: Piglettes by Clementine Beauvais
Hands up if you love a good life affirming book? You know, the kind that makes you remember all the good things in life. If your hand is raised (you can put it down now) then Piglettes by Clementine Beauvais …
Books to read when you’re sick or recovering from a cold
When looking for good books to read when you’re sick or recovering from a cold I have two rules. 1) They can’t be too sad. 2) They have to be good enough to help me forget my sniffles. In terms …
What I Learned From Trying to Become a Morning Person
I’m not a morning person. Not by any stretch of the imagination! For a long time I just assumed this was the way things were. I didn’t mean to be a grumpy, antisocial person for the first hour after waking …
How To Beat a Reading Slump and Fall in Love With Reading Again
How to beat a reading slump? That’s the question! Recently, I’ve had a little bit of trouble with reading. I could give you a list as long as my arm featuring all the books I have tried to read. But …
8 Things I Hate About Pride and Prejudice
I never thought I would write a post called 8 Things I Hate About Pride and Prejudice! In fact, to be totally honest, I love Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen; it’s probably one of my favourite books. But that doesn’t …