It’s a bookish world and I’m just living in it. These are some more of the books I’ve read so far for my Good Reads Challenge 2024. Comment below if you see something you’ve read or want to read. 21. Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston 22. Heartstopper Volume 5 by Alice Oseman... Continue Reading →
First Dates: Alec and Magnus prove true love still exists
Title: The Course of True Love and First Dates Author: Cassandra Clare Genre: Fantasy, Supernatural and LGBTQA+ Romance Tropes: first love, age gap, supernatural romance, black cat/ golden retriever energy Taylor Swift Song: labyrinth Other Songs: Infinitely Falling - Fly by Midnight, Stand by You - Rachel Platten Adaptation: Netflix series adapted Alec and Magnus’... Continue Reading →
Mirror, Mirror on the wall, Can you ‘Spot the Difference?’
Title: Spot the Difference Author: Juno Dawson Genre: Coming of Age, Self and Body Confidence Tropes: Makeover transformation, peer pressure, first love, school elections, bullying Taylor Swift Song: the archer Other Songs: pretty isn’t pretty - Olivia Rodrigo, brave - Sara Bareilles Series/ Standalone: Standalone short story for world book day 2016 The mirror. A... Continue Reading →
Happy International Women’s Day!
On this day, I am inspired by Time Magazines most recent person of the year - Taylor Swift! Let’s celebrate all women. Happy International Women’s Day to all my readers. Be you!
Happy World Book Day!
My favourite day of the year! No matter what you read, whether paper or screen, and no matter how much you read, here’s to the power of books!
My Good Reads Challenge: Part 1
If there’s one thing I couldn’t live without, it’s my books. Whatever emotion I’m feeling, whatever has happened, falling into a fictional world has always made it better. Books let you escape, they let you heal and often reflect something about ourselves or the world back at us. My reading spark has officially come back... Continue Reading →
The Blog is Back
It’s the Girl behind the girl and the city of books 📖, and I’m back baby 👩🏼💻! Note my relatable Waterstones bookmark in the pic, ready for my good reads challenge! It’s the Year of the Dragon 🐉 🐲, my Chinese Zodiac sign! I’m so happy to say I’m hoping to have a more regular... Continue Reading →
The Reader Era
If I had to pick a Taylor Swift Era, my top 5 would have to be Speak Now, Midnights, Reputation, 1989 and Folklore but I love all the eras. There are so many books, that could be represented by a particular era from the music industry herself - the one and only Taylor Allison Swift.... Continue Reading →
Swiftly Written
For any fellow book reading Swifties who want to add some Swiftication to their reading playlists or session, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s a helpful reminder of songs Taylor has written for book adaptions or other movies. Safe and Sound (Taylor’s Version) from The Hunger Games Eyes Open (Taylor’s Version) from The Hunger... Continue Reading →
Late Night Reading
The clocks finally go back this weekend. A blanket of darkness drapes itself over the streets in the middle of the afternoon. The festive season starts to kick in once Halloween has its night. Perfect timing for the season of late night reading to begin. Happy Reading!
the girl and the city of books 