So I know I’ve been particularly rubbish at updating this – because who knew lockdown would actually make reading a little trickier to do? – but it turns out I have a few to add. So that is exactly what
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Category: Adult Fiction
Noughts and Crosses Series – Malorie Blackman
So it’s been a while… Thanks to end of year craziness at work, two exam marking contracts, a London trip and a holiday I have had little time to blog. However that has all changed in the last two weeks
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One Of Us Is Lying – Karen M McManus
I bought this book along with McManus’ new one on offer in Asda. I didn’t realise the second one, which I am starting this week, had only just been released. Reading the blurb and having a quick fan through, I
Read moreHappy New Year! 2019 and all it brings?
May I begin by wishing you all a happy new year and I hope you had a pleasant festive break. It’s been a wonderful week but, I won’t lie, spending today with just my husband and son was a welcome
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This Is Going To Hurt – Adam Kay
I have tried something new this month. I have tried to set up a book club for the local people (read the local ladies as that was who responded…) which is something i have wanted to do for a while.
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The Endless Beach – Jenny Colgan
So after a week in France on holiday I have managed to get another book down to blog about! I hoped that once the summer holidays kicked in I would be able to get my head in a few more
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Women and Cafes and Beaches
One of the aspects of being an English teacher that can be somewhat negative is that everyone assumes you’re a book snob. They think I spend all my time with my head buried in Shakespeare or reading the poetry of
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Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine – Gail Honeyman
This book was one of three I read on holiday but have saved till last to blog about. I made this decision as it’s probably one of the more complex and interesting books I have ever read. Indeed, I spent
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Days of Wonder – Keith Stuart
I was thrilled to be emailed a copy of this book last month. I read A Boy Made of Blocks about two years ago while I was pregnant with my son and I don’t know if I can blame hormones
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