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
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 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
This is my post for Blogtober 2024 the prompt How Nature Slows Down and So Should We: Compare the slowing pace of nature with the benefits of embracing slowness in our lives. I used to rush around all the time. I'd feel guilty for spending half an hour watching a television program, or chilling with… Continue reading Tips for How you can Slow Down
It was thanks to Sarah that I found out that Janice Hallett had released a new book, The Examiner. This is the joy of running a book linky you get to find out so many books that you are glad to have not missed. I'm so glad I didn't miss this one. The Blurb Six… Continue reading The Examiner by Janice Hallett, a book review
I recently read The Ward Witch by Sarah Painter which was book one of the Unholy Island series. I enjoyed the book and was most intrigued by the second book, The Book Keeper so I was keen to read this too. This post contains affiliate links which if you use may earn me a little… Continue reading The Book Keeper by Sarah Painter, book review
A little different to my usual book posts. Every year in October I take part in a blogging challenge, Blogtober. Today's prompt is books that feel like October so I've been having a think and tried to come up with some books that make me think of October without actually being horror books. I've chosen… Continue reading Books That Feel Like October Reads
Welcome to Book Worms Monthly October. It's feeling decidedly Autumnal in the UK already, we've even had flooding here in the Midlands. I've been doing a lot of reading again and I managed to make to book club in September. I'm looking forward to what everyone thought of our latest book which I'll be reviewing… Continue reading Book Worms Monthly Autumnal October Book Linky
This months book club book was Ascension by Nicholas Binge. It's a Sci fi horror book, and I've read similar books and enjoyed them in the past. The Blurb F YOU EVER READ THIS, TELL OTHERS. DON’T COME HERE. When a mountain mysteriously appears in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, a group of scientists… Continue reading Ascension by Nicholas Binge, a Book review
I Died on a Tuesday by Jane Corry was one of the books I picked up on a recent trip to Waterstones. I'd not read anything by Jane Corry before but the book called out to me. The Blurb THERE’S THE STORY EVERYONE BELIEVES . . .The victim: Eighteen-year-old Janie leaving home for a new life.The… Continue reading I Died on a Tuesday by Jane Corry, a book review.
