Before I launch into my post about getting out of a reading slump I will say this; coming out of a reading slump has got to be one of the best feelings ever! You fall in love with books all over again and it’s such a wonderful feeling to be engrossed in a good book […]
If I had access to a time machine that could whisk me and a book of my choice back to a meeting with my 17-year-old self, this would be the book. Once sat in front of my 17-year-old self, I would take out this book. After clearing my voice in an authoritative manner, I would […]
“You can be Han Solo,” he said, kissing her throat. “And I’ll be Boba Fett. I’ll cross the sky for you.” This has to be one of my favourite book quotes of all time. It comes from THIS book! OMG – I WANT MY LOVED ONE TO SAY THIS TO ME. Even though he’s never […]
Book reviews will resume next week. For now I think it is time to talk about those of us who love a good plot twist. Important question: are you a plot twist thrill seeker? Check out the signs below to see whether you are one: You crave the rush of excitement and adrenalin from a […]
It is not easy waiting for your favourite author to bring out their next book. After binge reading all their books, fangirling them by email and social media, all you can do is sit and wait for their next offering. This agonising waiting period will involve some serious finger drumming, a lot of social media […]
I have two teenage daughters so there’s always a fresh supply of YA romance books lying on their carpet of clothes, shoes, makeup brushes, makeup wipes and Primark bags. Teenagers struggle to keep anything above floor level so you find most things by simply lifting up your slipper. While they party the night away, I […]
I haven’t written anything for days. As a binge writer these word droughts are familiar. During these dry spells my book addiction flourishes. As I am itching to create something I have designed some unique (Lucy Mitchell style 🙈) greeting cards for book lovers. This is what happens to me when I don’t write, I […]
You read the rumours on social media. There’s an unexplained buzz in the office. In the coffee shop queue everyone is talking about it: your favourite novel is being turned into a film. At first you are filled with a giddy happiness. It will be great to see it made into a film…and then, the […]
As a bookworm I enjoy reading a good book series, I love the excitement of finishing a first book and making a frantic dash onto Amazon to buy the second. I am a big fan of watching an author’s Twitter feed like a hawk for news on when the next book in their series is […]
This book should come with the following warning: There is a powerful kiss contained within this book. It is described in detail over FIVE PAGES and after reading it you are strongly advised to apply a cold flannel to your forehead and go lie down in a darkened room. It took me WEEKS to recover […]