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The Goddess Effect by Sheila Yasmin Marikar – Review

Despite its initial focus on wellness and self-improvement, The Goddess Effect is a contemporary fiction novel with an investigative twist. Though light-hearted and refusing to take itself too seriously, Sheila Yasmin Marikar’s novel is laced with moments of depth that remind us of our value as individuals in a world filled with robotic sameness. TheContinue reading “The Goddess Effect by Sheila Yasmin Marikar – Review”

Monthly Wrap up – August 2022: The Gems of the Year so Far?

Lately, I’ve been wondering how to inject more bookish content into my blog which I’ve saturated with posts about writing as I’ve delved into fiction once again. So, I thought, what better than a wrap-up showcasing the whopping 2 books I managed to read in August to fill the book-sized void?

10 Books You Should Read (Because they’re my Favourite)

Somehow, after a long time of blogging about books, I’ve never written a post about my favourite books. Or at least the top 10, which I think is a narrow enough margin to make sure they’re my most loved. So, without further ado, let’s look at some of the books I read that I will never, ever stop thinking about.

6 Ways to Read More on a Budget

There comes a time as a reader/book collector when you consider the vast number of books you’ve amassed and realise that you’ve spent an eye-watering sum on (hopefully) artfully arranged sentences. This may do nothing to put a halt to your reading and/or book buying addictions, but unlike those issues, the amount you spend on reading can be controlled. It’s perfectly reasonable to want to read more without spending a fortune, so I want to offer a few tips I’ve picked up along the way on how to read more while spending less.

I Found a New Way to Pick My Next Read

Let me introduce you to Amazon First Reads, where you can discover recent releases by authors you may have never heard of with minimal effort. I have no idea how popular the service is, but it has been a staple in my reading life for over a year, allowing me enough time to develop a love-hate relationship with the service.

The Keeper of Happy Endings by Barbara Davis – Review

With a blend of magical dress making and historical fiction, Barbara Davis weaves an enchanting tale of both tragic and hopeful discovery. To be honest, I sat down to plan this review and drew a blank. All I could think was, “I loved that”, and sorting my thoughts into coherent sentences seemed impossible, which toContinue reading “The Keeper of Happy Endings by Barbara Davis – Review”