Hi all! I've been a fan of audiobooks for years. I believe the first audiobook I ever listened to was On the Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta, narrated by Rebecca Macauley, all the way back in 2008. And my passion for audiobooks has only grown since then, but I have noticed that so many readers are apprehensive … Continue reading A Small Guide for Audiobook Newbies: How to Get Started & Is It Worth It?
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How to Get Out of a Reading Slump
Have you ever been stuck in the dreaded reading slump? In my opinion, there's nothing worse, especially when you want to read a book but just can't get into it! I've been in a reading slump many times before, but I've always been able to get myself out of it. Here's a 10 tips and ways … Continue reading How to Get Out of a Reading Slump
My 2019 Reading & Blogging Goals
Last year, I joined three year-long reading challenges, along with my own sort-of challenge that I created, and the annual Goodreads goal challenge. While I really do enjoy participating in reading challenges, this year I wanted to try something a little different. This is partly due to changing my reading up a little bit and … Continue reading My 2019 Reading & Blogging Goals
#ARCAugust 2018 TBR!
Hi all! This is the first year I'm joining in on #ARCAugust and I'm so freaking excited!! I am very, very behind on ARCs, so this is the perfect way to get back on track! This reading challenge is hosted by Read.Sleep.Repeat! Below is a list of all the ARCs I currently have. I'm not … Continue reading #ARCAugust 2018 TBR!
Marvel-A-Thon Sign Up and TBR!
Hi all!! The very lovely Jamieson @jamishelves has recently announced her new and amazing read-a-thon called the Marvel-A-Thon: a month long reading challenge based upon the Marvel Cinematic Universe! Umm... hell yeah!! I obviously had to join, being a massive Marvel fan. Also, I have been looking for a read-a-thon to join for ages now, so shout … Continue reading Marvel-A-Thon Sign Up and TBR!
Power Couples Book Tag
It's time for another book tag! This one was so much fun because it's about your favourite power couples in fiction! I was tagged by the lovely Sophie @ Blame Chocolate. Everyone please go check out Sophie's blog and follow her because she is genuinely one of the sweetest people on here - no pun … Continue reading Power Couples Book Tag
ARC Review: Curved Horizon by Taylor Brooke
"I am undone by you." Thank you very much to Interlude Press for providing a copy of the novel in exchange for an honest review. Trigger warnings in novel: suicidal thoughts/discussion of suicide, depression, parent abuse/domestic violence, sexual assault. A fully list and relative chapter numbers is provided at the beginning of the novel. Curved … Continue reading ARC Review: Curved Horizon by Taylor Brooke
An Open Letter to Netgalley and Goodreads
Dear Netgalley and Goodreads, Today I discovered that your sites will no longer be providing services (or limiting services) to international readers and I am absolutely devastated. Contrary to popular belief, America is not the only country in the world. For those who are unaware of what is happening, Goodreads will, from January 2018, prevent … Continue reading An Open Letter to Netgalley and Goodreads
November Wrap Up: The Month of FREEDOM
November was a funny/weird month for me. I finished uni and did pretty well, and I spent the rest of the month in a hangover-like daze. I read quite a bit, watched a bunch of tv shows, hung out with friends, and worked a bit too. I see myself working a lot more now that … Continue reading November Wrap Up: The Month of FREEDOM
SapphicAThon Reading Challenge TBR
Tasha @ Cats and Paperbacks created this lovely reading challenge, from December 14-28! The challenge is to read as many f/f romances as possible, with the option of following the challenge bingo board if you like. The hosts are Jamieson, Elise, Amelie and Miriam. Check out the details of the challenge here. This is such an amazing reading … Continue reading SapphicAThon Reading Challenge TBR