Comfort Reads

Part of Papertea & Bookflowers / The Write Reads April Challenge. I look back at the books I return to again and again in times of need.

Books in Translation

Part of Papertea & Bookflowers / The Write Reads April Challenge. I look at some of my translated books and where in the world I want to go next via literature.

Orange Books

Part of Papertea & Bookflowers / The Write Reads April Challenge. Day 3: Orange Books

Currently Reading #2

Seeing as I created this blog as a form of book blog, it makes sense that I actually talk about the book(s) I am reading. As I am no longer at university, there isn't the need to read a novel a week so I thought I would make this a monthly feature. This month, I've …

Dissertation Check-In

In an attempt to give myself some accountability, this is a check-in with myself to see if I, for once, have stuck to a self-imposed writing deadline. 

The next 5 books I want to read

I'm currently reading Daphne Du Maurier's Rebecca for the first time, which I may write about, but all that needs to be said about it now is that I'm reading it rather slowly. Partly because I can; partly to absorb the writing style for my own writing; and partly because it is such an oppressive read that I can only do short bursts.

Currently Reading #1

Turns out my winter blues manifested itself this year in the form of writer's block alongside a general lack of motivation. But. The Spring Equinox has been and gone in the Northern Hemisphere; Persephone has said goodbye to her husband to join us once more in the upper world (is that the correct term? Probably not, but I'm using it now) so I figured I'd have another go at daily blogging.

My Relationship with Running

I've been part of a running group for nearly a year - so I've taken a step back to assess my relationship with running.

Reading Habits Tag

Taken from Dreamlandbookblog I decided to ease myself back into the blog by completing the Reading Habits tag. 1. Do you have a certain place at home for reading? At my parents, I love to curl up on the 'sharing sofa' with a dog or two curled up in between my legs as it's got the …

10 Bookish Facts About Me

I've seen a few similar blog posts about this and thought I'd give it a go. It's a chance for you to get to know a little more about me and also for me to learn more about myself as I attempt to answer these 'questions.'Favourite BookInkheart -  Cornelia FunkeIt's one of those rare instances where …