We Were Liars by E. Lockhart I first read this book three years ago now and it’s stayed with me ever since. Haunting and well crafted, this is a pretty special piece of YA fiction. It brought E.Lockhart to my… Read More ›
Christmas 2017
Christmas 2017 – Book Advent – Day Nine
Day Nine A Christmas for Bear by Bonny Becker and illustrated by Kady MacDonald Denton Bear is having his first ever Christmas party. He tells Mouse that there will be no presents. They will sit and eat pickles and maybe… Read More ›
Christmas 2017 – Book Advent – Day Eight
The Magical Ice Palace by Suzanne Smith & Lindsay Taylor Illustrated by Marnie Maurri Now this is a wonderful picture book for those who live adventures, wintery fun and doodling. Doodle Girl and her friends are having a wonderful ride… Read More ›
Christmas 2017 – Book Advent – Day Seven
Day Seven I’m going back to a picture book for this one and it’s absolutely stunning. It’s by Kate DiCamillo, author of titles such as Ramie Nightingale and Flora & Ulysses and illustrator, Jaime Kim La La La: A Story… Read More ›
Christmas 2017 – Book Advent – Day Five & Six
Day Five & Six Okay, I know I’m cheating here a little doing two days in one but I think I can get away with it because today I am featuring two books! Yes that’s right! Two books. Back in… Read More ›
Christmas 2017 – Book Advent – Day Four
Day Four The Museum of Cathy by Anna Stothard Today I have chosen an adult title. It was actually published in 2016 and I read and reviewed it for Lovereading.co.uk. It was fantastic. You can read my full review on… Read More ›
Christmas 2017 – Book Advent – Day Three
Day Three Magnificent Birds illustrated by Narisa Togo Walker Studios is an imprint of Walker Books. They produce the most stunning books that will mark the perfect gift for book lovers. The quality and finish is beautiful and perfectly compliment… Read More ›
Christmas 2017 – Book advent – Day Two
Day two and it’s the rather wonderful… Penguin Problems by Jory John and illustrated by Lane Smith Poor Penguin is having a bad day. The sea is too salty, his beak is cold, he looks silly when he waddles and… Read More ›
Christmas Advent – Books, Books, Books
December is finally with us again and with it advent begins. I always feel slightly nostalgic at this time of year. I remember the advent calenders I used to have as a child, festive pictures of Father Christmas and Christmas… Read More ›