I'd like to start by saying this was the first book I got from an author in return for a review! If you don't know how this works, let me break it down: on my blog I have a review policy, before authors or publishers send me an email, that's where they can find all… Continue reading Review: the Colonel and the Bee by Patrick Canning
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Reading Wrap Up: May 2019
I'm a bit late with this one, but hey, let's get started! Books read: 7 (classics: 1, non-fiction: 4, middle grade: 1, picture book: 1) Pages read: 735 Stars: 1 (0), 2 (0), 3 (2), 4 (3), 5 (2) Castle Rackrent by Maria Edgeworth I gave this book 3 stars on Goodreads, but I feel… Continue reading Reading Wrap Up: May 2019
Popular Classics I REALLY Didn’t Like
I've read a lot in my life. I've always loved books, so I have a lot of opinions on books. I tend to not really tell people what books I dislike, because some people get really angry when you don't like their favourite book. That, and the fact that it doesn't matter. But I've been… Continue reading Popular Classics I REALLY Didn’t Like
So you want to get into crime
I love true crime. I blame my mum for this, she started me young on the detective wagon and now I'm here, with a slight obsession. If you want to get into true crime, but don't know where to start, than this is the blogpost for you! For a laugh: Rest in Pieces by Bess… Continue reading So you want to get into crime
Mid-Year Update: Favourite Books
We're almost halfway through the year already. Which, honestly, doesn't feel like it to me! Summer is my favourite season so it feels like it's still winter to me! I've already reached my reading goal of the year (more than 50 books and counting!) so I felt like it was time to have a look… Continue reading Mid-Year Update: Favourite Books
Review: the Little Dictionary of Fashion by Christian Dior
Christian Dior is credited to be the inventor of the New Look in 1947. His use of fabric after the war was equally scandalous as it was amazing. Fabric became a luxury in the war, and the New Look used a lot of fabric to get the fullness in the skirt. Long story short; Christian… Continue reading Review: the Little Dictionary of Fashion by Christian Dior
Review: Addicted to Americana by Charles Phoenix
If there's anything you need to know about me, I love kitchy 50s stuff. This book seemed right up my alley! Let's have a look: Title: Addicted to Americana Author: Charles Phoenix Pages: 176 Published: October 10th 2017 by Prospect Park Books ISBN: 9781945551192 Raised on a used-car lot, Charles Phoenix was destined to become… Continue reading Review: Addicted to Americana by Charles Phoenix
Popular Books I Won’t Be Reading
There are so many books out there in the wild, and some people take their love for books a little bit too far. Ok, granted, books are my life, but you aren't a horrible person for not reading a certain book just because it's so popular. If you are looking for a reason to drink… Continue reading Popular Books I Won’t Be Reading
Review: 100 Years of Fashion by Cally Blackman
Did I get this book because Audrey Hepburn is on the cover? Maybe. Do I regret it? Not at all! Title: 100 Years of Fashion Author: Cally Blackman Pages: 400 Published: May 16th 2012 by Laurence King Publishing ISBN: 9781856697989 This book documents in pictures the most exciting and diverse period in fashion: from 1900… Continue reading Review: 100 Years of Fashion by Cally Blackman
Review: Frontier Grit by Marianne Monson
I'm secretly obsessed with 19th century American history. Well, it isn't so secret anymore if you read my blog regularly! I came across this history book about kick ass ladies while browsing on Bookdepository. Discover the stories of twelve women who "heard the call" to settle the west and who came from all points of… Continue reading Review: Frontier Grit by Marianne Monson