I'm so excited to be taking part in this book tour for the launch of Flamingo Fashion, a children's book with a difference. Rather than publishing in the 'normal' way this book is published in audiobook or kindle format! With all sale profits will being donated to the non-profit organisation LitWorld, which the development of … Continue reading Book Tour: Flamingo Fashion
Book Review: Monster Doughnuts
Happy publication day to this fab, fun middle grade novel written by Gianna Pollero and illustrated by Sarah Horne. The package came with a recipe to make my own Monster Doughnuts which was such a lovely touch! Synopsis from Waterstones:Ten-year-old Grace likes doughnuts and cakes as much as the next kid - but they are … Continue reading Book Review: Monster Doughnuts
Book Review: Last Night
Written by Mhairi McFarlane This book was my Easter Weekend read, hence the snacks! TW *** death of a loved one, child abuse, dementia, divorce, car accident** I first discovered Mhairi McFarlane last year when I came across her novel If I Never Met You which was all the things I need in an easy … Continue reading Book Review: Last Night
When I Ran Away
Written by Ilona Bannister Published today, 4th March Since finishing this book I've been sitting since trying to find the words to share what I think other than "wow"! The synopsis (see below) made me really want to read it but when I started, I wasn't sure.. Gigi our main character is a mother and … Continue reading When I Ran Away
Love Frankie
Love Frankie is one of Jacqueline Wilson's most recent books, published September last year. It is aimed at a much younger reader than me but when I saw it on @netgalley I had to request it! I grew up reading all of Jacqueline Wilson's books, especially Tracy Beaker and living in these world's that weren't too different … Continue reading Love Frankie
Mina Mistry (sort of) Investigates The Case of the Disgusting School Dinners
Written by Angie LakeIllustrated by Ellie O'SheaPublished by Sweet Cherry Publishing I saw this book on twitter originally, billed as being for fans of diary of a wimpy kid. The children in my class love the wimpy kid books and dork diaries (see my review here) so I thought it was definitely something I needed … Continue reading Mina Mistry (sort of) Investigates The Case of the Disgusting School Dinners
The Godmothers
I have written this post more than once (...) yet every time I try and post it/schedule it it disappears, I have no answers other than WordPress hates me! Written by Monica McInerney This wonderful book was published last week by Welbeck (and my apologies to them for this not going up on time!). I … Continue reading The Godmothers
Queenie
Written by Candice Carty-Williams Queenie was my last read of 2020 and while I can't believe it took me so long to read I'm glad I finished the year on such a high! I can whole heartily say I understand the hype around the book, it was heart-breaking, funny, and all the emotions in between while … Continue reading Queenie
Going Green
Written by Nick Spalding Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher Lake Union Publishing for a free ebook in exchange for an honest review. I have made a real conscious effort to make more environmentally friendly choices this last year (reusable water bottle, shopping in charity shops etc) so I was really interested to read … Continue reading Going Green
2021
Happy New Year! 🎆 I say happy new year but it hasn't been great so far has it... Things can only get better though, right? I thought I'd take this time to look back on my goals for last year and think about this year. I've been a bit rubbish with blogging, I just didn't … Continue reading 2021
