Title: The Humans Author: Matt Haig Pages: 291 My copy: Canongate Books, 2014 Rating: 4.5/5 Blurb: There’s no place like home. Or is there? After an ‘incident’ one wet Friday night where he is found walking naked through the streets of Cambridge, Professor Andrew Martin is not feeling quite himself. Food sickens him. Clothes confuse him. Even his loving wife and … More The Humans
A combination of Disney and books – what could be better? Thank you to the lovely Aneta over at Inspire Script for tagging me; you should definitely take a look at her blog and her own writing because it’s pretty cool. The Little Mermaid – A character that is out of their element, a ‘fish out … More Disney book tag
Title: The Watchmaker of Filigree Street Author: Natasha Pulley Pages: 318 My copy: Bloomsbury Circus, 2015 Rating: 4/5 Blurb: In 1883, Thaniel Steepleton returns to his tiny flat to find a gold pocket watch on his pillow. But he has worse fears than generous burglars; he is a telegraphist at the Home Office, which has just … More The Watchmaker of Filigree Street
I just wanted to thank all the wonderful people who have supported and followed my blog so far. I’m completely amazed to have gained 50 followers in just a week and a half of starting my blog, I didn’t think 5 people would be interested! Thank you again to the lovely book blogging community for … More 50 followers 💙
Title: The Crimson Petal and the White Author: Michel Faber Pages: 834 My copy: Canongate, 2011 Rating: 3.5/5 Blurb: ‘Watch your step. Keep your wits about you; you will need them…’ So begins the irresistible voyage into the dark side of Victorian London. Amongst an unforgettable cast of low-lifes, physicians, businessmen and prostitutes, meet our … More The Crimson Petal and the White
Hello and happy Tuesday! Thanks a million to the wonderful bookmarkchronicles for the nomination for The Blogger Recognition Award, it really made my day! If you haven’t checked out bookmarkchronicles yet, you’re missing out. If you are nominated, here’s what you have to do: Nominated 15 other bloggers that you want to give the award to. Do … More The Blogger Recognition Award
It’s time to wrap up my first tag! I realised today that I haven’t posted the rules for this tag in my previous two posts (rookie mistake!) so I do apologise for that. So here are the rules: Thank the person who nominated you. Post a quote for 3 consecutive days (1 quote for each … More 3 days, 3 quotes: day 3 |tag
A big thank you to the wonderful bookmarkchronicles for the nomination! If you haven’t checked out her blog, you definitely should! My nominations for this award are: Daniela at books-to-get-lost-in Sydney at booksandstuff Glaiza at glimmer of happiness The questions are: Questions: Best book you’ve read so far this year? Favorite place to read? How do spend … More The LIEBSTER Award
Following on from my review of J.G. Ballard’s ‘High-Rise’, I thought I’d post my essay that I mentioned for anyone that is interested. It goes a bit more in-depth into the utopia / dystopia balance, and explores the concept of dystopian architecture with the novel, alongside Ballard’s short story ‘The Enormous Space’ I hope you … More J.G. Ballard’s ‘Voluntary Prisoners’: Dystopian Architecture and Space in ‘High-Rise’ and ‘The Enormous Space’
Hello again book adventurers! I’ve been tagged by the wonderful Josie over at Josie’s Book Corner to take part in the 3 days, 3 quotes tag! This is my very first tag and I’m really excited to be a part of it. I have to admit I am a bit of a nerd for quotes, they’re … More 3 days, 3 quotes: day 1| tag
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