I came across the to-be-read meme and thought it sounded like a lot of fun. Basically, I love that it switches things up, and YOU choose a book for me! And let’s face it, sometimes I keep neglecting some books, and this way they might finally get my attention. It’s… Read more »
Twitteresque reviews are for books where I never wrote a full review but I want to give you a flavour of how I felt during the book. All in 140 characters or less! These are 3 contemporaries, all with twists that gave me those delicious jaw-dropping moments. *************************************************************************************** Our Little… Read more »
The Marriage Pact by Michelle Richmond is one of those books where you think what the hell am I reading. But in a good way! I screamed at the book, rolled my eyes, and to my horror found myself understanding why the pact might work. Then back to being horrified… Read more »
This year, I’m bucking the to-do trend and making a list of 7 TO-DON’TS for 2018. Every January, all the boxes of sweets and treats that were on special offer in the supermarkets, are replaced with the latest in fitness and health gadgets. And the media screams that it’s time for… Read more »
Welcome to The Sunday Post, a weekly meme hosted by Kim the Caffeinated Book Reviewer. Grab a cuppa and let me bend your ear (eyes?) for a few minutes with all my bookish news. Happy New Year everyone, I plan on making 2018 the year I Carpe Diem and I hope… Read more »
Help! My TBR has reached critical levels, so I’m sharing some to-be reads and asking you to pick for me. I came across this meme and thought it sounded like a lot of fun. You see, I like the idea of YOU choosing a book for me! It’s hosted by… Read more »
Dear Santa, Dear Santa, It’s Trish! Long time, no write! Sorry about that. I thought I’d put fingers to touchscreen, and touch base to clue you in on some things I’d love from you this year. When I last wrote to you, my letters were full of wanting books,… Read more »
I’m sad to say that I’m very conflicted about Pointe by Brandy Colbert. The cover lured me in, the blurb had me racing to the till to pay for the book, but then I started reading. And it all shot downhill from there. I didn’t get the black-swan-like ballet book… Read more »
Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created by The Broke and Bookish, and it’s a listers dream post! Today I’m sharing the Top Ten Books I hope Santa has in his Sack for me. Top Ten Books I hope Santa has in his Sack for me Dear Santa,… Read more »
Confession time today. I want to share why reading challenges don’t work for me. At this time of year, I see lots of bookish challenges cropping up on blogs I love. And my bookish heart wants to support all my blogger friends, and join in all their challenges. But I have… Read more »
Welcome to The Sunday Post, a weekly meme hosted by Kim the Caffeinated Book Reviewer. Grab a cuppa and let me bend your ear (eyes?) for a few minutes with all my bookish news. Thank goodness that holidays are coming because I’m ready to collapse into an exhausted heap at your… Read more »
When Woman of State by Simon Berthon popped into my mailbox, I was excited about the Belfast/Dublin/London settings. But I knew this book would be an experiment for me as I don’t normally read political thrillers. First Line of Woman of State by Simon Berthon “The movement needs your help.” My Thoughts… Read more »
I’ve written before how about I think every reader has the right to choose whether to DNF or persevere to the very last full stop. If I tell you that this summer, I had lots of Books I Didn’t Finish and how I’ve zero regrets, then I think you’ll see which… Read more »
