Do you have rituals that you follow when it comes to reading? This is something that I hadn't thought about until recently when I sat down to read a book and had barely got one paragraph in when I realised that something wasn't right. What was it? I hadn't made a drink. Sounds silly I… Continue reading Reading rituals
Tag: Reading
Guilty pleasure ‘news stories’
I like to keep up with what is going on in the world. I read or watch the news daily, and whilst I might not be able to talk in depth about all topics (far from it), I do pride myself on having basic knowledge on the important stuff. It's not just the 'regular' news… Continue reading Guilty pleasure ‘news stories’
Bibliomania
Are you familiar with the word? If not, it's a noun, meaning the desire to collect as many books as possible. I was going to ask are you a victim? But the word victim makes it sound bad doesn't it. Is it a bad thing? To collect more and more books? What do you think?… Continue reading Bibliomania
My most memorable childhood stories
Everybody has books that they remember reading as a child, books that were special then and stay special now. Have you thought about which books they are for you? I was thinking about this recently and it got me all nostalgic, and left me desperate to get some copies of ones that made the list… Continue reading My most memorable childhood stories
A book review: The Handmaid’s Tale
The Handmaid's Tale is a book that I received as a gift a long time ago, found a spot on my bookshelf for and then forgot about. That was, until the beginning of this year when I was looking through my books and making a list of the main ones that were on my unread list… Continue reading A book review: The Handmaid’s Tale
Is it anti-social to look forward to some time alone?
Sometimes you read something and it just speaks to you doesn't it? A simple sentence or phrase that somebody else has spoken but you feel as though the words could have come from your mouth. This is how I felt when I read the quote above. I love socialising, I crave quality time making memories… Continue reading Is it anti-social to look forward to some time alone?
‘Classic’ literature: must you read it to discuss it?
What is your immediate reaction to that quote? Do you agree or disagree with his words? I came across this quote recently and it stopped me in my tracks. It really got me thinking and stayed with me enough to make me compelled to write this post. It made me realise how many 'classic' books… Continue reading ‘Classic’ literature: must you read it to discuss it?
My March in a nutshell
So, here we are, halfway (pretty much) through April so it's about time that I posted my roundup of March. I hope you enjoy reading! HIGH March was the month when I finally got everything organised at home. I talked about wanting to sort through my clothes and shoes in my January and February 'in a nutshell'… Continue reading My March in a nutshell
Tsundoku
Tsundoku. Are you familiar with this word? I wasn't. I hadn't even heard of it until a friend of mine showed me an article discussing it and said that it had reminded her of me. So, what does it mean? It is a Japanese term that means the act of buying books and allowing them… Continue reading Tsundoku
The book versus movie debate: The Fault in Our Stars
I have just finished reading and watching The Fault in Our Stars for the first time. Yes, I know, better late than never right?! Before I get into this post I have to say I loved both the book and film adaptation! It's pretty rare for me to find a piece that will have me… Continue reading The book versus movie debate: The Fault in Our Stars
