Mini classic review: Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

Elinor is as prudent as her sister Marianne is impetuous. Each must learn from the other after they are they are forced by their father's death to leave their home and enter into the contests of polite society. The charms of unsuitable men and the schemes of rival ladies mean that their paths to success …

Mini classic review: Mansfield Park by Jane Austen

Taken from the poverty of her parents' home in Portsmouth, Fanny Price is brought up with her rich cousins at Mansfield Park, acutely aware of her humble rank and with her cousin Edmund as her sole ally. During her uncle's absence in Antigua, the Crawford's arrive in the neighbourhood bringing with them the glamour of …

Mini classic review: Persuasion by Jane Austen

Eight years ago Anne Elliot bowed to pressure from her family and made the decision not to marry the man she loved, Captain Wentworth. Now circumstances have conspired to bring him back into her social circle and Anne finds her old feelings for him reignited. However, when they meet again Wentworth behaves as if they …

January Wrap Up: The Month of Classics

Hi all! How was everyone's January? Mine was busy -- lots of reading, watching movies, catching up with friends, and going to events. I'm quite tired, to be honest! And my February is shaping up to busy as well. Books read 13 reads: 8 audiobooks, 2 books, 1 play, 1 essay, 1 poetry collection Book …

Mini classic review: Emma by Jane Austen

Emma is young, rich and independent. She has decided not to get married and instead spends her time organising her acquaintances' love affairs. Her plans for the matrimonial success of her new friend Harriet, however, lead her into complications that ultimately test her own detachment from the world of romance. If I loved you less, …

Best Books of 2021

Hi all! Somehow we're up to this post, the post where I talk about the best books I read this year! This is the post I dread the most each year, because I never know which books to choose from! I’ve read so many great books this year, but I choose only 20 to have …

End of Year Survey: My 2021 in Books and Blogging

Hi all! Can you believe it’s almost 2022? This year went by so fast, I can't even remember what I did, despite spend most of the year in lockdown. But a good thing that's come out of it is I got a new job! And I'm very happy there and enjoy going to work. What …

Blogmas #25: Christmas Book Haul

Hi all! Welcome to the last day of Blogmas! I just celebrated Christmas with my family and I'm exhausted. This year, it was at my house and we put on a feast! Take a look at some of the photos I took: The last photo is me (left) and my sister! Oh, and before anyone …

Blogmas #23: Baby, It’s Cold Outside Book Tag

Hi all! Welcome to Blogmas day 23! We're in the home stretch now, folks! Today, I'm bringing you the Baby, It's Cold Outside book tag. This is an original tag by Reading on a Star! Rules Thank the person who tagged you and link to their post.Display the banner(copy and paste). Link to the original creator: erin @ Reading …

Birthday Special: My All-Time Favourite Characters

Hi all! It was my birthday yesterday! I'm not going to say how old I now am because it just makes me feel bad (lmao), but I wanted to over-share with you guys a bit because that's what I do best. So I decided to discuss my all-time favourite characters and why I think I'm …