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.
I decided to read The Silent Patient after reading Alex Michaelides latest book, The Fury, earlier this month. The Blurb Alicia Berenson lived a seemingly perfect life until one day six years ago.When she shot her husband in the head five times.Since then she hasn't spoken a single word.It's time to find out why. My… Continue reading The Silent Patient, Alex Michaelides – a book review
A year to Change a Life is a romance novel. Not usually my cup of tea, but I like a little light and happiness in my reading sometimes and this one didn't disappoint. The Blurb Can finding the right book lead to love? Trudie works in a beautiful bookshop called The Nook and keeps her… Continue reading A Year to Change a Life by Kitty Arthur, a book review
This month our book club book is Our Holiday by Louise Candlish. This is the first Louise Candlish book I have read and I'm looking forward to discussing it with others at my book club in a couple of weeks time. The Blurb Charlotte and Perry long for summers at Cliff View, their gorgeous holiday… Continue reading Our Holiday by Louise Candlish, a book review
