Hello everyone, I hope you had a wonderful Christmas, if you celebrate! The ending of a book is such a key moment. It is the last thing we read, so in those final few sentences or the way in which the plot is resolved, there is a lot at stake and it goes a long … Continue reading Top Five Memorable Endings I Read In 2023
Hello everyone, The best twists are the ones you never see coming, but work absolutely perfectly for the plot and are not far-fetched. Some are dramatic in the way they are revealed, either completely flooring you with shock or putting a whole different complexion on the story. Looking back at my 2023 reads, there have … Continue reading Top Five Most Dramatic Twists I Read In 2023
Hello everyone, In my opinion you cannot have an outstanding, five-star book without a good plot. That may be so, but it is also the case that primarily character-driven stories allow the reader to build a very strong connection. If the characters are relatable or interesting in many ways, then they leave a strong lasting … Continue reading Top Five Character-Driven Books I Read In 2023
Hello everyone, When I read, I love to find great quotes or beautiful, thoughtful passages of writing. On my Kindle, I highlight these and they get stored for me to revisit at my own leisure. One of the main times I do this is in the run up to Christmas, when I look back at … Continue reading Top Kindle Highlights of 2023
Hello everyone, Just like any other read, I love a beautiful cover. Some are so stunning that they persuade you to buy a book right there and then, regardless of the contents! Of course, it is much more worth it when they turn out to be stories we really enjoy. A handful of especially pretty … Continue reading Top Five Beautiful Covers I Held In 2023
Hello everyone, December is the perfect time of year for spooky short stories with winter vibes, and this book is just that. It is my turn on the blog tour for Victoria Williamson's The Haunting Scent Of Poppies, which was a quick read but a highly enjoyable one. Thank you very much to Dave @ The … Continue reading Blog Tour + Review – The Haunting Scent Of Poppies by Victoria Williamson
Hello everyone, Are we really coming to the end of the year?! Time surely can not have elapsed so quickly that we are in December already, but the fact that the weather is freezing cold and the Christmas decorations are up suggest otherwise. It also means that it is time for the End Of Year … Continue reading End Of Year Book Tag 2023
Hello everyone, I hope you have all had a wonderful holiday season. Today I am sharing my final post of the year and it is time for THE list - the top 10 books I have read in 2022! While I have had fewer five-star reads than in previous years, it feels like I have … Continue reading Top 10 Books I Read In 2022
Hello everyone, As we all know, the ending to a book is vitally important. It goes a long way towards determining our overall thoughts on the book, and depending on whether it is good or bad, can affect the star ratings we award it and just how fondly we think back on it. In this … Continue reading Top Five Memorable Endings I Read In 2022
Hello everyone, Every year I do all of these countdown posts, and this one is quite possibly my favourite. I love a good twist - one that I do not see coming, improves the story, or even changes the entire complexion of the plot. When something like this arrives, it is a unique feeling of … Continue reading Top Five Most Dramatic Twists I Read In 2022
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