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Anticipated book releases of 2020
New year, new book releases, and I couldn’t be more excited! Like bookworms around the world, I have been eagerly scanning the lists of books set to be published in 2020, and today I am sharing the new books I am anticipating most. What books are YOU looking forward to this year? →
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My top ten reads of 2019
There is still a little over a week left in 2019, but to date I have read a total of 74 books, and the time has come to announce my TOP TEN reads of the year! Bookworms, come forth, and let’s discuss our favourite books that we read in 2019!! →
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How to spray the edges of a paperback book // ft. INTERNATIONAL GIVEAWAY
I finally took the plunge and sprayed the edges of my misfit paperback of Spellslinger. It turned out so well! Come and find out the steps I took to avoid completely destroying the book, and enter my GIVEAWAY for the chance to win your own sprayed-edge copy of Spellslinger!! →
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Ten of my favourite opening lines
The first few sentences of a book are arguably the most important. They are the first exposure the reader has to the story, and have to be interesting enough to “hook” them into reading more!! In this post, I share some of my all-time favourite opening lines from fiction novels. What are yours? →
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Ten of my favourite fictional battles
With Anzac Day coming up later this week, I thought I’d take the opportunity to reflect on some of my all-time favourite battles in fiction. I LOVE fight sequences, but the following ten made a particular impression on me. What are your favourite fictional battles? →
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Favourite reads of 2018
This year, I read 77 books, exceeding my target of 60, and the time has finally come to announce my favourites! Bookworms, come forth, and let's talk about the books we loved most in 2018! >>
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Ruined it! The novels I studied in high school
This may come as a surprise, but I hated studying books at school. We always managed to butcher them. Today I take a brief look at the six novels we ruined and my fleeting memories of each. What books did YOU study in high school? >>
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What makes a book cover a GOOD book cover?
I am an unapologetic cover snob. When it comes to books, one way to catch my eye is to dress them up in pretty clothes. But what, exactly, makes a book cover a GOOD book cover? This is my take on it all! >>
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My Grand Tour of Europe: Germany
My “Grand Tour of Europe” draws to a close with a quick-as-lightning 3 day stop in southern Germany. Take a look at my final few pictures and the books that made the cut! >>
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My Grand Tour of Europe: Italy
The fourth and penultimate leg of my "Grand Tour of Europe" involved an 11 day journey through the wonderful Italy. Find out where I went and the books I displayed at each site!! >>
