While everyone is rushing around, wrapping presents, shopping and partying you may feel like you are the only one missing out on the Christmas fun. But trust me, you are not. A lot of people find the festive season especially hard for lots of reasons and it's a good time to take care of your… Continue reading Mental Health at Christmas Time
Luckenbooth by Jenni Fagan, a book review
Luckenbooth was an exchange book I received from the lovely Angela, I sent her 'I Died on a Tuesday' which I hope she enjoys. Publisher : Windmill Books; 1st edition (12 Aug. 2021)Language : EnglishPaperback : 352 pagesISBN-10 : 0099592193ISBN-13 : 978-0099592198Dimensions : 12.9 x 2.2 x 19.7 cm… Continue reading Luckenbooth by Jenni Fagan, a book review
Evil Eye by Etaf Rum, a book review
Evil Eye was the book we had to read for this weeks book club and because I'd changed clubs and had to read quickly I decided to listen to it on audio book. I should be at book club tonight, but I ended up having to miss it anyway because I'm not well. 11 hours… Continue reading Evil Eye by Etaf Rum, a book review
Merry Christmas Reading, Book Worms Monthly December
How is it December already, where did the year go? November wasn't the best month for me, I had a lot of sickness. I tried to read but my head was pretty bad and I had a really long book to read for book club. Then I changed book club venues and I've just read… Continue reading Merry Christmas Reading, Book Worms Monthly December
The Burnings by Naomi Kelsey, a book review
This was my book club's book for this month, but I've now changed venues so it's my book for next month and I have a week to read this month's book!! I have read historical books about witches before so I was looking forward to reading The Burnings by Naomi Kelsey. Publisher : HarperNorth… Continue reading The Burnings by Naomi Kelsey, a book review
I Wrote a Book about Stiff Person Syndrome
I wanted to get my story out there. Not many people even know what Stiff Person Syndrome is, not many doctors or nurses even know what Stiff Person Syndrome is. So, I wrote a book. This is a very personal book. Here is a list of the chapters: PrologueThe Hurting HeartHow It All BeganGoing HomeA… Continue reading I Wrote a Book about Stiff Person Syndrome
Remember, Remember to Read in November, Bookworms Monthly
Welcome to the month where everyone is jumping at fireworks (or is that just me and the animals) and desperately doing the Christmas shopping. (Or maybe you have that done already, I know a few who have and I would have done had my kids been little still.) But I hope mostly that you have… Continue reading Remember, Remember to Read in November, Bookworms Monthly
Why We Crave Darkness
This is the prompt for Blogtober 2024, Why we crave Darkness. And as I mostly write here about two things, mental health and books. I decided to base my post about what I know best. Darkness Follows Me Around I don't crave darkness but I do feel it follows me around. It's like the metaphorical… Continue reading Why We Crave Darkness
We Solve Murders by Richard Osman a book review
As a big fan of Richard Osman and The Thursday Murder Club, I couldn't wait to see what else he had to offer. We Solve Murders did not disappoint. By: Richard OsmanNarrated by: Nicola WalkerSeries: We Solve Murders, Book 1Length: 10 hrs and 33 minsUnabridged AudiobookRelease date: 12-09-24Language: EnglishPublisher: Penguin Audio The Blurb Steve Wheeler is enjoying retired life. He… Continue reading We Solve Murders by Richard Osman a book review
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas – a book review
A lot of people at my book club raved about A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas. So much so, they started a Whats App Group to talk about the series. Read what I thought about it myself below. A Court of Thorns and Roses 16 hours and 7 minutesAuthorSarah J. MaasNarratorJennifer… Continue reading A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas – a book review