I love to journal, that's no surprise, I've mentioned it many times and even opened my own little shop where I sell some lovely journals. I'll be totally honest with you, I've not sold much and I was going to close the shop down this year. But, instead, I've bought a whole new load of… Continue reading Getting the Most out of Your Journal
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Bournville by Jonathan Coe
I remember reading Sarah's review of Bournville last year and thinking I must read that, but I forgot about it, until now. And I'm so glad I decided to read it. I devoured it like a bar of Dairy Milk, maybe not quite as quickly. 12 hours and 29 minutesAuthorJonathan CoeNarratorPeter Caulfield, Cara HorganWhispersync for VoiceReadyAudible.co.uk… Continue reading Bournville by Jonathan Coe
4 Books That were Adapted to Screen Well
There are many books that have adapted to screen well, here are just four and I'd love to hear which of your favourite books have adapted well. Personally, I can't wait for Richard Osman's Thursday Murder Club, I really hope it doesn't disappoint. Pexels - CC0 License We all know the common retort - “That… Continue reading 4 Books That were Adapted to Screen Well
Five Ways to Make 2024 Your Healthiest Year Yet
You know how important your health is, yet sometimes in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it can be easy to neglect some of the essential things you need to do to stay fit and healthy. If you’re looking to make a change and don’t know where to start - you’ve come to the… Continue reading Five Ways to Make 2024 Your Healthiest Year Yet
Forever Home by Graham Norton, a review
I used to watch Graham Norton on the television a lot at one time. I'm not a big fan anymore but I was interested to see what his writing was like so I delved in with Forever Home. I listened on Audible and it was narrated by Graham Norton himself. Listening Length8 hours and 43… Continue reading Forever Home by Graham Norton, a review
My Top Five Books I Read in 2023
I have decided to do a little recap and choose my top five books that I read in 2023. They are in no particular order and from different genres. The Last Devil to Die by Richard Osman This is the fourth book in the Thursday Murder Club series. It is probably best to read the… Continue reading My Top Five Books I Read in 2023
Happy New Year Book Worms Monthly January
Welcome to Book Worms monthly January and Happy New Year. I hope you had a lovely Christmas holiday. I didn't get much reading done. I did enjoy a couple of Terry Pratchett books which my son bought me for Christmas, but I've read them before. Do you read books that you've read before? I have… Continue reading Happy New Year Book Worms Monthly January
Dark Matter by Blake Crouch
I was given the suggestion to try reading Blake Crouch when I asked on X for some sci-fi suggestions. Dark Matter seemed to call out to me so I gave it a try on Audible 10 hours and 8 minutesAuthorBlake CrouchNarratorJon LindstromWhispersync for VoiceReadyAudible.co.uk Release Date11 August 2016PublisherPan Macmillan Publishers Ltd.Program TypeAudiobookVersionUnabridgedLanguageEnglish The Blurb for… Continue reading Dark Matter by Blake Crouch
A Stroke of the Pen, Terry Pratchett
My daughter bought me A Stroke of the Pen as a surprise. She knows I have always been a fan of the late Terry Pratchett and has bought me special edition copies of a lot of his books. It was a real surprise to receive this one though. I'm not sure where she bought this… Continue reading A Stroke of the Pen, Terry Pratchett
Looking After your Health During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a wonderful time in any woman's life. That is the norm anyway. Unfortunately, in some cases, pregnancy can bring complications and can affect your health in unexpected ways. Even though it is normally temporary until you give birth it is important you look after yourself and any health concerns you have while pregnant.… Continue reading Looking After your Health During Pregnancy