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Well, July absolutely flew past! At the beginning of the month, I had plans to read at least four books to get slightly ahead on my Goodreads challenge: that clearly failed. I worked a lot more than I had in the past few months, I was so sick that I practically slept for an entire …
Author: Christopher Edge Genre: Middle Grade, Science Fiction, Adventure Rating: ★★★★ Publisher: Nosy Crow Visit The Many Worlds of Albie Bright's goodreads page here Get your own copy from Book Depository, Kobo, Amazon or directly from the Publisher SYNOPSIS: "When Albie’s mum dies, it’s natural he should wonder where she’s gone. His parents are both scientists and they usually have …
Author: Jesse Andrews Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary, Roadtrip Rating: ★★★ Publisher: Allen & Unwin Visit The Haters' goodreads page here Get your own copy from Book Depository, Kobo, Amazon or directly from the Publisher SYNOPSIS: "Inspired by the years he spent playing bass in a band himself, The Haters is Jesse Andrews’s road trip adventure about a trio of jazz-camp …
I am sure one of the biggest problems we bookworms face is buying the hundreds of new books that we want. I also know that a lot of us are students and money isn’t something we have lying around to spend on books- it’s sad, isn’t it! Now I’m the first to admit that I’m …
June was the first time I picked up a book in over 4 months! The University semester finished so I found myself with an abundance of time that needed to be occupied, so God bless, my reading slump is officially over. To be fair it was only two which is a poor effort, but at …
Author: Veronica Roth Genre: Young Adult, Sci-fi, Fantasy Rating: ★★ Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books Visit Carve the Mark's goodreads page here Get your own copy from Book Depository, Kobo, Amazon or directly from the Publisher SYNOPSIS: "Cyra is the sister of the brutal tyrant who rules the Shotet people. Cyra’s currentgift gives her pain and power — something her brother …
Author: David Foenkinos Genre: Non-Fiction, Biography, Art, WWII Rating: ★★★★★ Publisher: Canongate Books Visit Charlotte's goodreads page here Get your own copy from Book Depository, Kobo, Amazon or directly from the Publisher SYNOPSIS:" Charlotte Salomon is born into a family stricken by suicide and a country at war - but there is something exceptional about her. She has a gift, a …
Author: Cassandra Clare Series: The Dark Artifices Book #2 Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Action Rating: ★★★★★ Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK Visit Lord of Shadows' goodreads page here Get your own copy from Book Depository, Kobo or Amazon SYNOPSIS: "Emma Carstairs has finally avenged her parents. She thought she’d be at peace. But she is anything but calm. Torn between her desire …
No, your eyes do not deceive you- I am back! As some of you guys may know I started University this year and it's fair to say I found the transition from school to tertiary education tough. It was so emotionally and physically demanding and I found myself in a pretty dark place. For weeks upon …
Author: Helen Fields Series: D.I. Callanach Book 1 Genre: Crime, Mystery Thriller, Adult Rating: ★★★★★ Publisher: Avon Visit Perfect Remains' goodreads page here Get your own copy from Book Depository, Kobo, Amazon or directly from the Publisher SYNOPSIS: "On a remote Highland mountain, the body of Elaine Buxton is burning. All that will be left to identify the respected lawyer are her teeth …
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