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
Love in Lockdown
Written by Chloe JamesThank you to the publishers, Harper Collins for a free ebook in exchange for an honest review. I had seen this book a lot on "bookstagram" and Twitter and was so intrigued by it, especially since I love a love story! Set at the beginning of the pandemic this book is written … Continue reading Love in Lockdown
Miracle on Ebenezer Street
One final Christmas read? While there is still snow outside I think that's definitely okay! This is a twist on the classic A Christmas Carol with George trying to find a little Christmas magic for himself and his very own Scrooge in the shape of his father! The book follows them on a series of … Continue reading Miracle on Ebenezer Street
Pages and Co: Tilly and the Bookwanderers (Pages & Co., Book 1)
written by Anna James This book feels like it was such a magical and special read, I can see children and adults alike loving it with the nods to characters that are maybe forgotten by children now but loved by those older than them. Our main character Tilly (or Matilda, nod to Roald Dhal?) is … Continue reading Pages and Co: Tilly and the Bookwanderers (Pages & Co., Book 1)
Highland Book Fairy 