Here in the MA world, we've begun by talking about content and why a book was published. What was the market for it? Working as a bookseller means I have a front-row seat on what's coming out and what people are buying. I also have certain sections which I enjoy (e.g. YA) so I get … Continue reading But You’re Dead | Sunflowers in February | A Review
It's been a bit of a hectic week this week. Uni officially started on the 17th with welcome week and introductory seminars and admin stuff. I also found myself thrust into a world of study skills and finding links to various student discounts (gotta make the most of it, right?) Reading is taking a bit … Continue reading Music To My Ears | A Thousand Perfect Notes | Review
Following on from my first YA review, here is another new release review from Cat Clarke and her May release, We Are Young. Blurb On the same night Evan's mother marries local radio DJ 'Breakfast Tim', Evan's brand-new step-brother Lewis is found unconscious and terribly injured, the only survivor of a horrific car crash. A … Continue reading The Secrets We Keep | We Are Young | A Review
September is my YA (young adult) month on the blog. Since leaving university I've really enjoyed finding my way around the genres, and YA has become a firm favourite of mine. I've been recommended Sally Green by a friend of mine, being a fan of fantasy books I was excited to give The Smoke Thieves … Continue reading Where there’s fire, there’s smoke | The Smoke Thieves | A Review
Can you believe it's September already? With September comes Autumn colours, cooler weather, warmer food and, for many, the start of the school year. Today I'm taking part in a blog tour for the release of The Incendiaries by R. O. Kwon, a powerful novel of violence, love, loss and faith, as a young woman … Continue reading Where’s Your Faith? | The Incendiaries | Blog Tour
Our First Year Here 