For each heading, I will recommend books I've read, ones I own but haven't read yet, and ones on my radar of interest. These book recommendations either feature main characters who are a part of the LGBTQ+ acronym, or the author is themselves. L - Lesbians Read: Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil Girl,… Continue reading Books for Pride Month: Honouring the LGBTQ+ Community
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Justifying book buying: owning more books than I’ll likely ever read
Fine, I admit it, I have bought a LOT of books in the last month or so since my no-buy at the start of 2026. Since my birthday, I've splurged! Firstly, intentionally, and then, it sort of just happened. Let me explain! I've visited charity shops a lot in April, due to my birthday, my… Continue reading Justifying book buying: owning more books than I’ll likely ever read
The Day Read and the Night Read: Optimise Your Reading
It's simple really, yet I haven't heard any of the many book content creators I follow talk about this! If you haven't either, let me introduce you to the concept of the "Day Read" versus the "Night Read". What is a Day Read? A day read is a book that takes more concentration. A book… Continue reading The Day Read and the Night Read: Optimise Your Reading
Discovering My Reading Tastes ~ Literary Niches within Genres
I'm slowly but surely narrowing down my reading tastes so that I am able to source and read more books that are 4 stars or more, something I used to struggle with immensely. Defining my reading tastes has been pivotal and vital in my reading enjoyment. It's not enough to know you like a genre,… Continue reading Discovering My Reading Tastes ~ Literary Niches within Genres
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