WOW. So this book was absolutely stunning. I went into this one not knowing a whole lot but I kept seeing it pop up time and time again on my instagram feed, each with glowing five-star reviews. Intrigue got the better of me, and so I had to order it. Thank god I did. Beartown …
Have you ever thought about how you'd spend your last day if you knew you were going to die? Have you ever imagined who you would spend it with? What would you do when you know you only have 24 hours left on Earth? If you have, They Both Die at the End is the …
Continue reading They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera | Book Review
So I never really read poetry. Yes I know I was an English Lit student, but I have just never really been drawn to it, and a lot of the time, the descriptive metaphors pass right over my head and I'm left feeling more confused than anything else. Traditional poetry just isn't my thing. During …
Continue reading Every Watering Word by Tanya Manning – Yarde | Not Your Regular Paperback
So the other day, I was scrolling through Twitter and this thread in particular popped up. It details how this person ending up finding the archive of Paud Hegarty who managed the renowned bookshop Gay's the Word in the 80s and 90s. (Definitely go and check out that thread, it was fascinating and encompasses a …
Continue reading Exploring Independent Bookshops in London | Travel
I went to the beautiful city of Edinburgh with my boyfriend Ben in the middle of January! Edinburgh is such a characteristic city: the mix of old pubs, stunning views, and pretty architecture, with new bars and plenty of cocktails made for a great few days of fun! STAY We stayed a 20 minute tram …
Continue reading My Travel Diary: 3 days of fun in Edinburgh
Did you see just how basic that header image was? Throw in some leaves, some brown boots, and a handwritten font, and you’ve got yourself an absolutely classic autumn picture. We are now smack bang in the middle of my favourite season, with my boots in regular use and pumpkin spice everywhere you look. Autumn …
