Under the influence of their charismatic classics professor, a group of clever, eccentric misfits at an elite New England college discover a way of thinking and living that is a world away from the humdrum existence of their contemporaries. But when they go beyond the boundaries of normal morality they slip gradually from obsession to … Continue reading Mini Classic Review: The Secret History by Donna Tartt
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How to Celebrate Spooky Season as an Aussie: Books, Movies, Music & Fun Things To Do!
Hi all! It's officially Spooky Season! Its autumn in America but right now in Australia it's spring, but I'm not going to a let a little thing like that prevent me from celebrating this spooky time of the year, complete with falling orange leaves, pumpkins, and bats. Gosh, I love this season! And seeing as … Continue reading How to Celebrate Spooky Season as an Aussie: Books, Movies, Music & Fun Things To Do!
Special Editions of Books That I Own (That I Won’t Let Anyone Read)
Hi all! Last week, I rearranged my bookshelves for perhaps the 27th time this year, as all bookworms do, and came across some of beautiful special editions of books that I own. As these books are so pretty and I adore them so much, I thought I'd show you all them! Some of these books … Continue reading Special Editions of Books That I Own (That I Won’t Let Anyone Read)
50 Bookish Questions
Hi all! I was tagged for this post ... ages ago. So long ago, that I've forgotten who's tagged me! I had these questions in my drafts for a while and I've been meaning to get to all these old posts for a long time now. So ... here we go? I guess! 1) What … Continue reading 50 Bookish Questions
Book Recommendations Based on Zodiac Signs!
Hi all! Today I'm bringing you a really exciting blog post that I worked super hard on, researching a whole bunch because I'm Extra: book recommendations based on your zodiac sign! Yes, all 12! Because I'm That Extra! If you're not someone who believes in astrology, never fear! You can still enjoy these book recommendations, … Continue reading Book Recommendations Based on Zodiac Signs!
Books I Want To Reread
Hi all! So I've been in a very nostalgic mood the past few months and I've slowly started to reread a bunch of my favourite romance novels. Books I've reread include Wolfsong and Ravensong by TJ Klune, the Tales from Verania series by TJ Klune and Captive Prince trilogy by C.S. Pacat. I've recently gotten into audiobooks so its very easy for me to … Continue reading Books I Want To Reread
Baby, Its Cold Outside: Books To Read in Winter
Hi all! It's currently 4° outside and I'm bundled up in a blanket with a cup of green tea next to me. It might surprise you to know that I absolutely love this weather, no matter how sick I get. And my favourite thing to do with this kind of icy weather? Read books! More … Continue reading Baby, Its Cold Outside: Books To Read in Winter
Best Books of 2018
This is probably one of the hardest posts I've ever written because choosing my favourite books that I read last year is tough. I read 175 books last year and when I sat down and started choosing the best reads, my list came to 36 books. Originally, I was going to write up three blog … Continue reading Best Books of 2018
My Ultimate Best Bookshelf a.k.a My Favourite Books of All Time
Hi all! Let me just get this out of the way: I'm that type of weirdo who loves going through their Goodreads shelves because it's a calming experience / it makes me feel really good looking at how neat and ordered my shelves are. Please tell me this is something you also do?? Please? Anyway, … Continue reading My Ultimate Best Bookshelf a.k.a My Favourite Books of All Time
The ABC Book Challenge | “S”
Hi all! It’s time for another post in the ABC Book Challenge series, one coming out each week for 26 weeks! I originally saw this post over on Jacquie @ Rattle the Stars‘ blog — please go check out Jacquie’s incredible blog! MEMORABLE TITLES THAT START WITH “S” The Song of Achilles is one of my favourite … Continue reading The ABC Book Challenge | “S”