Greek Myths by Jean Menzies. (Published July 2020). The author of this book, Jean Menzies, has a YouTube channel where she discusses literature and history. I've been following her channel for years and when I discovered she'd written a book about Greek myths I went to download the ebook immediately, since I have been a… Lees verder Greek Myths – Book review – 3.5⭐️
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Death on the Nile – Book review – 4.5⭐️
Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie. (Published in 1937). "I'm frightfully - frightfully happy. I like Jackie's young man... I like him enormously..." And then with a sudden pang, "Lucky Jackie." My first encounter with Agatha Christie was when I listened to one of her other Hercule Poirot novels Murder on the Orient Express… Lees verder Death on the Nile – Book review – 4.5⭐️
Pillow Thoughts – Book review – 2.5⭐️
Pillow Thoughts by Courtney Peppernell. (Published October 2016). Pillow Thoughts is a book similar to Milk and Honey and The Sun and Her Flowers by Rupi Kaur. I read both of Kaur's books and wasn't the biggest fan (I rated them 3.5 and 3 stars), so it was a bit risky for me to choose… Lees verder Pillow Thoughts – Book review – 2.5⭐️
Oscar Wilde’s Stories for All Ages – Book review – 4⭐️
Oscar Wilde’s Stories for All Ages compiled by Stephen Fry, illustrated by Nicole Stewart & written by Oscar Wilde. (Published October 2009). “Then she gave one last burst of music. The white Moon heard it, and she forgot the dawn, and lingered on in the sky. The red rose heard it, and it trembled all… Lees verder Oscar Wilde’s Stories for All Ages – Book review – 4⭐️
Poems to Live Your Life By – Book review – 4.5⭐️
Poems to Live Your Life By chosen and illustrated by Chris Riddell. (Published September 2018). “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I – I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.” - The Road Not Taken – Robert Frost Poems to Live Your Life By is a collection… Lees verder Poems to Live Your Life By – Book review – 4.5⭐️
Reasons to Stay Alive – Book review – 5⭐️
Reasons To Stay Alive by Matt Haig. (Published March 2015). “I never realised how you could be locked inside your own mind.” This book is a gem and a must-read for everyone. For those who are dealing with depression and/or anxiety. For those who have a depressed or anxious loved one. For students. For teachers.… Lees verder Reasons to Stay Alive – Book review – 5⭐️
The Sun and Her Flowers – Book review – 3⭐️
The Sun and Her Flowers by Rupi Kaur. (Published October 2017). Last year I read Milk and Honey and rated it 3.5 stars. I figured I’d give Rupi Kaur’s second poetry collection The Sun and Her Flowers a go to see if my opinion would be different, but most of these poems seemed even more… Lees verder The Sun and Her Flowers – Book review – 3⭐️
Frankenstein – Book review – 4.5⭐️
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. (Published 1818). “If I have no ties and no affections, hatred and vice must be my portion." *warning: small spoilers ahead* I listened to the audiobook narrated by Kenneth Branagh and enjoyed every minute of it. Two long walks and some household chores flew by and suddenly the book was finished.… Lees verder Frankenstein – Book review – 4.5⭐️
Tom’s Daily Goals – Book review
Tom’s Daily Goals by Tom Daley. (Published August 2018). In this book Olympic diver Tom Daley tells you how to make healthy living a habit by sharing seven habits that help him live his best life. The habits addressed in Tom’s Daily Goals are movement, positivity & mental care, immune system, food, stress & resilience,… Lees verder Tom’s Daily Goals – Book review
Egghead: Or, You Can’t Survive on Ideas Alone – Book review
Egghead: Or, You Can't Survive on Ideas Alone by Bo Burnham. (Published October 2013). I fell in love with Bo Burnham’s sense of humour, style, and ideas through his comedy shows what. and Make Happy and decided to purchase Egghead after seeing Bo recite some of its poems on stage. Egghead is described on Goodreads… Lees verder Egghead: Or, You Can’t Survive on Ideas Alone – Book review
Milk and Honey – Book review
Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur. (Published November 2014). This is a bit of a hard one for me to rate, because though I did enjoy reading it, I didn’t find it that memorable or brilliant. Most of the poems had a quite basic feel to it. They didn’t stand out to me. They didn’t… Lees verder Milk and Honey – Book review
Murder on the Orient Express – Book review
Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie. (Published in 1934). A passenger is found dead on the Orient Express. Stabbed twelve times. Thankfully, Detective Hercule Poirot is aboard the train and solves the mystery with the help of his friends M. Bouc and Dr. Constantine. What can I say about this book without giving… Lees verder Murder on the Orient Express – Book review
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