Since Monday was the day of lurrrrrve, we decided to recommend ten amazing romance novels that we absolutely love. Bec has got five historical romance recs for you and I’ve got five contemporary romance recs. Contemporary romance recs Since it’s only been two months since I did my favourite books of 2021 post, which was […]
So October is Mental Health Month in Australia, with the message – to look after yourself and be open to having conversations when you’re struggling. It’s a great reminder to open up the communication with your loved ones and say “hey, I think I need to talk to someone”. With isolation and distance during this […]
When you look at my bookshelf, it’s quite apparent that when it comes to series vs standalones, I much prefer to read series. A good 80% of my shelves are filled with various series. But scattered among those trilogies and quartets you’ll spy the odd standalone novel. When it comes to standalones, I have a […]
I’m a frequent rereader. It’s not necessarily the best thing since a lot of the time I spend rereading a book could be dedicated to reading something new… but I have NO RAGRETS. I love rereading. It’s fun going back and picking up on all the little details and foreshadowing you missed on the first […]
Steampunk is one of those genres that you don’t really get to see much of. Which sucks because I love it. The technology featured in these stories always sound quirky and fun, and they tend to be set in interesting historical eras. Though you do get the odd fantasy that has steampunk technology elements. In […]
With the #BlackLivesMatter movement this week, it’s been a tough and emotional week for our Black friends. Like many others this week, I’ve taken a step back from posting my own content and using my platforms to boost Black voices and learn about the pain, injustice and prejudices that they face everyday. A lot of […]
I don’t think I have ever been as glad to be an introvert as I am right now. I am currently in self-isolation at my family’s home after flying from New Zealand to Australia. At the time I’m writing this post, I still have 11 days to go. So far this isolation period feels like […]
Having failed my Goodreads challenge for two years in a row, I am determined to get back on track with my reading. I did some research (for the first time in a long time) on upcoming 2019 releases and now I’m extremely excited for what my reading year is going to look like. We decided […]
I can’t believe it’s that time of the year again where we pick our favourite books – but then again, there’s only a few more days left of 2018! It’s definitely been a big year for me (all of us actually). When I look back at my favourite books of the year, I’m so grateful […]