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Book Review – Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell

May 5, 2018July 12, 2025 ~ Stephen ~ Leave a comment

Pages: 448Published: 27th July 2017Genre: Domestic Thriller This book was on my reading list almost from the moment it was released. There was a lot of anticipation surrounding it, and every review I read seemed to be really positive, so I thought it was definitely one for me, especially as it fell into my favourite … Continue reading Book Review – Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell

Monthly Wrap-Up – April 2018

May 4, 2018July 12, 2025 ~ Stephen ~ Leave a comment

Hello everyone, April was such a positive month on the reading and blogging front, perhaps one of my best to date. I read a total of six books, which for me is rather a lot. I can only put that down to one thing: my Goodreads target. It has made me prioritise reading more than … Continue reading Monthly Wrap-Up – April 2018

My Top Kindle Highlights

May 2, 2018July 12, 2025 ~ Stephen ~ Leave a comment

I have now had a Kindle for seven months and I absolutely love it. When I first received it as a present as a present from my work colleagues, I was a bit hesitant, because I was rather attached to reading paperbacks. But my Kindle is now my No.1 accessory, and for me it just … Continue reading My Top Kindle Highlights

Five Books On My TBR – April 2018

April 26, 2018July 12, 2025 ~ Stephen ~ Leave a comment

Like so many fellow readers, my TBR list is forever growing. Every time I enter a bookstore (which is pretty often!), it increases, so I thought it would be a good idea to share some of them with you. I have no idea when I am likely to get around to reading some of these, … Continue reading Five Books On My TBR – April 2018

Book Review – Bone By Bone by Sanjida Kay

April 23, 2018July 12, 2025 ~ Stephen ~ Leave a comment

Another week has just come to an end, so naturally I have just finished another book and it is time again to write a review! And this one is going to be a little longer than normal, for the book I am discussing today will stay with me for some time. I was only introduced … Continue reading Book Review – Bone By Bone by Sanjida Kay

Goodreads Challenge Update – April 2018

April 21, 2018July 12, 2025 ~ Stephen ~ Leave a comment

Hello, everyone! I hope you have all had an excellent week! Mine has been really busy - one where balancing full-time work with blogging and reading was especially difficult. If only there were more hours in the day... Although time can be an obstacle, and I can be less productive that I would like to … Continue reading Goodreads Challenge Update – April 2018

Book Review – If You Knew Her by Emily Elgar

April 18, 2018July 12, 2025 ~ Stephen ~ Leave a comment

Pages: 402Published: 1st January 2017Genre: Mystery/Thriller This is a book that I came across in the library, and after taking a look at the cover and seeing some very rich praise from one or two of my favourite authors, I decided that it would be worth a read. Emily Elgar's debut novel contains some wonderfully … Continue reading Book Review – If You Knew Her by Emily Elgar

Do Likeable Characters Help Make Better Books?

April 14, 2018July 12, 2025 ~ Stephen ~ Leave a comment

This is a question that has been on my mind for several days. Are books more enjoyable to read when the main characters or narrators are likeable? I have had a lot of tangled thoughts on this, so I should probably get them down and write some kind of analysis! For most of the books … Continue reading Do Likeable Characters Help Make Better Books?

Book Review – Naliyah by Shauna Kelley

April 12, 2018July 12, 2025 ~ Stephen ~ Leave a comment

So, I have finally made a start on 'sponsored' books, in other words books sent to me by the author for free in return for an honest review. It was difficult to choose which one to begin with, but I ultimately settled on Naliyah, as I was taken by the Goodreads synopsis, and would act as … Continue reading Book Review – Naliyah by Shauna Kelley

The Same Names

April 8, 2018July 12, 2025 ~ Stephen ~ Leave a comment

I came up with the idea for this post after noticing a curious pattern in a lot of the books that I have read during the last few months: The same character names keep appearing, almost from book to book. So I have mainly been reading domestic or psychological thrillers, which means that most characters … Continue reading The Same Names

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My name is Stephen and I am an avid reader. This is where I post my lengthy musings about the books I read, as well as sharing fun, original content such as bookish lists and rankings. Other than reading, I love writing, nice food, watching sports, music, quizzes, arts and culture, and travelling. I also have a very adorable cat called Felix. And here you will find nothing but honesty and kindness.

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