In the last run up to Christmas, I’ve been racing to finish my good reads challenge in time to read new and exciting books next year in 2022. Below, I have shared the last ten books that I have read so far towards my challenge. I have read 98 stories and I will be updating... Continue Reading →
How to read more
For this years good reads challenge, there are a hundred books that I have planned to read. Full time studies and jobs whilst trying to find the time to sleep and have a social life can be a lot. It can be even harder to find the time in the day to read. I’ve come... Continue Reading →
Lochdown Abby: An intriguing and insightful mystery proving family can be murder
One House. One family. One mystery. This page turning, Downton Abby inspired, and subtly rich dramatic tale of a family’s downfall as they become embodied in the mystery as the head of the family dies under mysterious circumstances. A truly unique mystery novel that gives readers both edge of their seat reveals and compelling storylines.... Continue Reading →
All Too Well: The heart breaking short film of a enchanting romance gone sour
After all this time, ‘All Too Well’ is still beloved by fans of Taylor. The popularity of the song resulted in the original ten-minute version of the song and a short film to be released with the re-recorded version of Red, Taylor’s fourth studio album that was originally released in 2012. For the short film,... Continue Reading →
Good Reads Challenge 2021: Part 5
As the festive season is about to arrived, and the nights get colder darker earlier, it’s never been a better time to curl up with a good book. This is exactly what I have been doing. Here are the next ten books I have read as part of my Goods Reads Challenge for 2021. 81.... Continue Reading →
Once upon a Hallow’s Eve
The pumpkins are carved. The black cats and supernatural emerge from the shadows. The night lasts forever and the eerie thrilling chill surrounds the streets. This means that All Hallows’ Eve has rolled round again. Halloween has been a huge factor in fantasy, science fiction and mystery genres for quite sometime. One of the most... Continue Reading →
Who did it?
Murder mystery stories have been on the rise in the last couple of years, whether it’s a comedy or thriller. From films like Netflix’s Murder Mystery and Knives Out to novels including Jim Eldridge’s Museum Murder series, and the original queen of murder mysteries, Agatha Christie, it seems like we just can’t get enough of... Continue Reading →
Good Reads Challenge 2021: Part 4
This year is flying by fast, we’ve entered into the final stretch of 2021. It’s getting colder and darker earlier, the hectic rush of school and work leading up to the spooky and festive seasons. Perfect time to curl up on a cosy chair with a delicious mug of hot chocolate, and pick up a... Continue Reading →
Review: A Court of Wings and Ruin
This book gave me chills, with its dark wit, agonizing and gory battles and fairy tale romances full of raw desire, this book is truly the peak of fantasy novels. After the explosive events in Hybern with the ancient Fae artefact – the cauldron, where Feyre (who’s now accepted and loves High Lord of the... Continue Reading →
Why We Love to Reread
An interesting penguin article commented on how Vladimir Nabokov once said, “A good reader, a major reader, and active and creative reader is a re-reader”. It raises an intriguing question. Why do we re-read our favourite books, and what makes this simple act of re-reading a book, so enjoyable, that we never get bored of those books, no... Continue Reading →
the girl and the city of books 