In space, sometimes you find a new life. A Closed and Common Orbit is a SciFi book written by Becky Chambers and is the sequel of The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet. If you read my review of that book, you would know that I loved it. So I had high expectations for the follow-up. By... Continue Reading →
Page Turner: Bloody Rose
I had high expectations for this book, I am glad to report it met them and then some. Bloody Rose is the sequel to Kings of the Wyld by Nicholas Eames. I adored Kings of the Wyld so it’s next of kin had big shoes to fill. We aren’t here to talk about Kings of the Wyld though, but if you want... Continue Reading →
The Importance of Reading
Today is World Book Day! As a bookworm myself I wanted to celebrate the day by writing about the brilliance of books and try to encourage others to read more. So, here we are. Now I know that with a title like The Importance of Reading you expect that I would be preaching about literacy... Continue Reading →
Spring Reading List
Nearing the end of the month, Spring will start. Normally most of the time I use the jar technique to pick a book but I still use my list sometimes. Watership Down I grew up with the animated film and rewatch it around Easter time. So this year, I am finally going to read the... Continue Reading →
[OWLS February Blog Tour] Literature Legacy
With this month’s tour topic being Legacy, my knee-jerk reaction was to write about Tintin. However, I already have. In that tour, I explained how much of an influence he was to me. He still is my role model, even after all this time. However, I would be repeating myself again if I did write... Continue Reading →
My Reading System
I mentioned in my last post that despite loving Kings of the Wyld I wasn't going to read the sequel, Bloody Rose for a while. This is because of two reading rules I have. I know that might sound silly but they are part of my reading system that I have been working on since... Continue Reading →
Achievement Unlocked: Reading Challange Completed + Reading Advice
At the start of the year, I set a goal on Goodreads to read 12 books with the intention of reading at least one book a month. Outside of the odd book here and there, I didn't read much until Summer. In the past couple of months, I finally got back into the reading habit.... Continue Reading →
Conflict with Classics
Over the past few years, I have made an effort to try and read more classical literature than I used to. While this is a good thing, for the most part, there are a few downsides as well. Now, it isn't really the fault of the book but sometimes while a reading an older story... Continue Reading →
Confessions of a Bookworm
I wasn't sure whether or not to make this a confessional or a sequel to an older ramble I first penned back in 2016, so I decided to do both. I would recommend you read that one first before continuing this one. I was also torn on the title as while I do love reading,... Continue Reading →