Hello everyone, It feels like a long time since I last did one of these award tags. What I can certainly say is that is ages since Meher nominated me for this. Thank you so much, Meher! Do check out her wonderful blog! Rules Thank blogger(s) who nominated you in the blog post and link … Continue reading The Sunshine Blogger Award #2
Tag: 2019
ABC Book Challenge – C
Hello everyone, It is time for my third post of this fun challenge, where I look through some of my memorable reads and look ahead to books that are on my TBR. I feel like there are a lot beginning with 'C', so here goes! My Most Memorable Reads – C: Books still on my … Continue reading ABC Book Challenge – C
Book Review – Give Me The Child by Mel McGrath
Pages: 374Published: 25th January 2018Genre: Domestic ThrillerContent warnings: Psychological abuse, animal cruelty Dr Caitlin Lupo is a highly regarded researcher into the behaviour and psychology of troubled young children, and happily married to Tom. Together, they have a daughter called Freya. But then comes a knock on the door from the police in the middle of the … Continue reading Book Review – Give Me The Child by Mel McGrath
Author Q&A – Lucy Atkins
Hello everyone, Welcome to my first author Q&A! I have wanted to do one for my blog for some time, but have only recently found the confidence to approach an author and send some questions. As well as being a journalist and non-fiction writer, Lucy Atkins is the author of three suspenseful thrillers. I have … Continue reading Author Q&A – Lucy Atkins
Kindle Vocabulary Builder #3
Hello everyone, One of the neat applications of a Kindle is the Vocabulary Builder, which is a perfect tool for people like me who enjoy learning new words and vocabulary! It allows you to store all of the words that have looked up the definition for while reading. They automatically appear there once highlighted, and … Continue reading Kindle Vocabulary Builder #3
Monthly Wrap-Up – February 2019
Hello everyone, We have reached the end of February and what an interesting month it has been! Here in the UK, it began with a heap of snow and ended with record high temperatures! For me, the month was similarly mixed. My reading has been up and down with some good books and a couple … Continue reading Monthly Wrap-Up – February 2019
Book Review – Don’t Turn Around by Amanda Brooke
Pages: 403Published: 24th January 2019Genre: Psychological ThrillerContent warnings: Suicide, references to sexual abuse and self-harm Ten years ago, Jen’s cousin Meg killed herself after failing to escape an abusive relationship. Now, Meg’s ex is back and Jen’s domestic abuse helpline has started getting frightening calls from a girl who knows things about Meg – details that only … Continue reading Book Review – Don’t Turn Around by Amanda Brooke
ABC Book Challenge – B
Hello everyone, This is a fun challenge that I have recently seen on several other book blogs. I really like the idea of looking back on some of the books I have read, and ahead to the many that are on my TBR. My Most Memorable Reads – B: Books still on my TBR – … Continue reading ABC Book Challenge – B
Poem – Another Book Haul
Hello everyone, It is time for me to share another bookish poem! This time I have written a poem about being at a bookstore and buying lots of books, perhaps more than one should :) The first three verses didn't take me that long to write, but the last one took ages to get right! … Continue reading Poem – Another Book Haul
Book Review – Attend by West Camel
Pages: 276Published: 15th November 2018Genre: General FictionContent warnings: Suicide, drugs, sexual references When Sam falls in love with Deptford thug Derek, and Anne’s best friend Kathleen takes her own life, they discover they are linked not just by a world of drugs and revenge; they also share the friendship of the uncanny and enigmatic Deborah. Seamstress, sailor, … Continue reading Book Review – Attend by West Camel









