Do Buy a Book for its Cover
Isn’t it gorgeous? If I could buy it as a print, I’d happily hang it on my wall. Whilst we may not be supposed to judge a book by its cover, it’s the main reason I have bought Zoo City….
Pre-Loved Giveaway
My Pre-Loved Giveaways are back! I’ve had an amazing response to my 100 Follower Giveaway and winners will be announced this weekend. Whilst you’re waiting, I’m offering the chance to win my copy of I Left My Tent in San…
The Knife of Never Letting Go
You know when everyone tells you a book is amazing and when you get round to reading it, it falls a bit flat in your expectations? That’s how I feel about The Knife of Never Letting Go. I’m pretty sure…
All Things French
You may notice a French flavour to my blog in July. The reason behind it will be Paris in July, hosted by Karen and Tamara, in which bloggers celebrate all things French. For once I’m getting prepared in advance and…
Wild Card Wednesday
I’ll shut up soon I promise, I should really be reading instead of blethering into the ether. Wild Card Wednesday is a fun new meme hosted by Gabe @ Gabriel Reads. Choose one of your favorite characters and one of…
One Girl’s Thoughts on Sci-Fi
Yesterday The Guardian beat me to a topic with their article The incredible shrinking presence of women SF writers. Seriously, it’s spooky how I was thinking about the very subject on my way home from work. I thought, why bother,…
I’m Going to the Olympics!
Not sure what for though! I’m pretty sure there will be horses involved. There have been many gleeful exclamations online the past few days as finally the Olympic ticketing peeps have started debiting accounts. How often are we happy to…
Top Ten Beach Reads
This week’s Top Ten (hosted by The Broke and the Bookish) is featuring our best beach reads. The main problem for me this week is that I read everything down the beach. I live literally two minutes walk away and…
It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?
IMWAYR is hosted by Sheila @ Book Journey and is a little round-up of the week for bloggers that read. Books I’ve read: When God Was a Rabbit by Sarah Winman 5/5 Mortal Remains by Kathy Reichs 2/5 The Radleys…
The Final Evolution
The Final Evolution is the fifth book in the Avery Cates sci-fi series by Jeff Somers. I will disclose the fact that I haven’t read the first four books and therefore my review is not from the point of view…
