It's July, so we're already half way through 2026! Where has the time gone? Though, I'm sure we say this every year! I have only managed 26 books so far this year, and I'll picture my stats down below. I thought it would be fun to do the popular "mid-year book freakout tag" where you… Continue reading Mid-Year Book Freakout Tag 2026
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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
50 reasons why you should read more
It’s fun The book is nearly always better than the film or tv version Evokes empathy in you Improved vocabulary Cultural knowledge Travel the world through books Helps relaxation Helps with sleep Books are cool these days (check booktok!) Travel back in time Travel forward in time Learn new things There’s a genre for everyone… Continue reading 50 reasons why you should read more
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