I used to put a lot of weight in to Goodreads ratings, but over time I have come to discover that I often disagree with the average rating. This truly highlights one of my favourite things about reading- no person reads the same book. We all have different tastes and interests, and that is what [...]
My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite When Korede's dinner is interrupted one night by a distress call from her sister, Ayoola, she knows what's expected of her: bleach, rubber gloves, nerves of steel and a strong stomach. This'll be the third boyfriend Ayoola's dispatched in, quote, self-defence and the third mess that her [...]
I have been wanting to participate in a readathon since before I even started blogging, but I am such a mood reader that I wasn't sure they would work for me. Noura's amazing Avengers Readathon was the push that I needed. I love that it is a month long so I will not feel pressure [...]
Norees @ NoReadsTooGreat tagged me to do the This or That Challenge. The questions are so fun, and it is something different than talking about books all of the time. It is nice to mix it up every once in awhile. RULES Tag the creators @bookprincessreviews Share one thing you learned about the person who [...]
Since Top Five Tuesday is on a break this week, I thought this would be a good opportunity to tell you about five books I really would like to read this spring. As you know, I am not someone who can follow a TBR, but surely I can commit to these five books. Right?! The [...]
I have always enjoyed reading book quotes, so I decided that for 2019 I will share my favourite quotes for every five books that I read! These are quotes that stood out to me, but will in no way spoil the book for you. I hope they give you a sense of what the book [...]
Normal People by Sally Rooney A wondrous and wise coming-of-age love story from the celebrated author of Conversations with Friends At school Connell and Marianne pretend not to know each other. He’s popular and well-adjusted, star of the school football team, while she is lonely, proud and intensely private. But when Connell comes to pick [...]
First Impression Friday is hosted by J.W. Martin. First Impression Friday will be a meme where you talk about a book that you JUST STARTED! Maybe you’re only a chapter or two in, maybe a little farther. Based on this sampling of your current read, give a few impressions and predict what you’ll think by [...]
The Orangutan Librarian (who I adore and I'm sure you already follow!) tagged me to share my good reading habits. Isn't it interesting that it is much easier to think of your bad habits than your good ones? I love that this tag allows you to look at yourself in a positive light. Read from [...]
Top 5 Tuesday is hosted by the wonderful Shanah @ Bionic Book Worm. I always think that I am not a huge fan of romance novels, but when I sit down and think about it there are so many romance books I have read and loved. I love reading about a slow burn romance, especially [...]
