Hello everyone, Today I am sharing a spotlight of a debut psychological thriller, Still Water by Rebecca Pert, which is being released tomorrow. What is so remarkable about this book is that I know the author - she is one of my work colleagues! I had no idea that she was an author in her spare time … Continue reading Spotlight – Still Water by Rebecca Pert
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Five Books On My TBR – June 2022
Hello everyone, I am ever so gradually making a dent in my TBR this year in the attempts to beat that backlog, but of course that does not stop new books from being added. So it is time for a look at five more that I have added to my 'want to read' list on … Continue reading Five Books On My TBR – June 2022
The Best Books I’ve Read In Summer
Hello everyone, For me, the summer is a special time for reading. I can read outside in the sun until late into the evening, and take books away with me on holidays and day trips, among other things. In the last few years, I have been lucky to have picked up wonderful books during the … Continue reading The Best Books I’ve Read In Summer
Goodreads Challenge Update – April 2022
Hello everyone, It is time for my first Goodreads Challenge update of the year and I would say it is so far, so good! I am enjoying my reading and keeping things ticking along, very much on track to reach my target. For this year I decided to raise my goal by one, to 55. … Continue reading Goodreads Challenge Update – April 2022
Five Books On My TBR – April 2022
Hello everyone, I am trying to avoid buying many books at the moment as I prioritise the ones currently sitting on my unread pile, or loan them from the library. However, that still does not stop me from adding books to my Goodreads TBR, as more tantalising titles continue to be released. To reflect that, … Continue reading Five Books On My TBR – April 2022
Blog Tour Spotlight – Man Down by James Goodhand
Hello everyone, It is my turn on this rather exciting blog tour for Man Down, a book which totally caught my eye as soon as I received the invitation to take part! I really love reading young adult thrillers, and by all accounts this one has a paranormal twist, so I am doubly looking forward to … Continue reading Blog Tour Spotlight – Man Down by James Goodhand
Kindle Vocabulary Builder #10
Hello everyone, If you own a Kindle, there is fun little Easter egg hidden away in its depths. Highlight a single word, and the dictionary definition pops up, along with possible translations and a Wikipedia article where applicable. Then, if you press the three dots at the top of the screen, a menu appears. Select … Continue reading Kindle Vocabulary Builder #10
Discussion – My Favourite Books With Multiple First-Person Narratives
Hello everyone, I have decided to share a list post today, and that brings me on to the subject of multiple perspectives. They are a fascinating literary device which seem to be used more and more across all genres, and it is incredible how they can sometimes vary. When using dual perspectives, the author can … Continue reading Discussion – My Favourite Books With Multiple First-Person Narratives
Blog Tour Spotlight – Princess Ever After by Connie Glynn
Hello everyone, It is my turn on the blog tour for the final entry in The Rosewood Chronicles, the popular and enchanting young adult series by Connie Glynn. It is book number five, having all began with The Undercover Princess, and there is an associated blog tour taking place for that one at the moment too. … Continue reading Blog Tour Spotlight – Princess Ever After by Connie Glynn
Blog Tour Spotlight – Odriel’s Heirs by Hayley Reese Chow
Hello everyone, It is my turn on this blog tour for Odriel's Heirs by Hayley Reese Chow, which I had the pleasure of reading for the 2021 Book Bloggers' Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA). From over 100 entrants, this one came a fantastic fifth place, and deservedly so. In the first of a series, Chow delivers … Continue reading Blog Tour Spotlight – Odriel’s Heirs by Hayley Reese Chow