Lifestyle and Books
And just like that, it’s time for my July Reading wrap-up! I swear these months are getting shorter. During a temperamental month of rain, wind, thunder and shine, I read 10 books, most of which I adored. My favourites of...
Hot Literature Take alert: I’m a firm believer that forcing children to read books is a good way to make them hate reading. Schools often build up the notion that classics are the best literature has to offer, or that...
Brunch, Banana Bread and a Mid-Year Reflection Summer is here! June has come to an end and the sun has finally made an appearance. This weekend I’ve alternated between working on my blog, soaking up the sun and having my...
If you ask me, every season is a good season for reading. But there’s something about summer that begs a reading list – the long days, long weekends everything improved by a good book. So, I finally compiled a summer...
After the best couple of reading months radiating with glowing reviews, May came along and welcomed a string of 3-star reads. I only have myself to blame, forever falling into the over-hyped book trap. I delve into books with high...
June is nearly here and there are only a couple weeks left of my year abroad here in Madrid. While I’m savouring the summer weather, I can’t wait to be back home. I’ve had ups and down with my mental...
You want to read more? Perfect. So, how exactly do you do it? Make it a habit. As with any habit you wish to pursue, you should schedule time for reading.
If you're new around here, these are laid-back, life-lately posts in which I share a round-up of weekly favourites. These are my favourite posts to create. I want to commemorate the little joys from my past week, whether that's 2 things or 20 things. From TV shows and podcasts to new purchases and foodie finds, I hope you enjoy having a nose at what's been on my radar each week.
12 Classic Novels in 12 Months
Way back in January I laid out some personal goals for 2019; one of them was to read 12 classic nove...
‘The Midnight Library’ Book Review
Nora Seed has hit an all-time low. After losing her cat, her job, and is full of regret, she takes h...
‘Boy Parts’ by Eliza Clark Book Review
The Book Dirty, funny, messy, wild, I tore through this bold and brutal debut in a delirious 24 hour...
An Autumn Reading List
As a literature student, autumn reading means heading back to university and ploughing through stack...
