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One final hurdle
Am I a day late? Yes! Will I probably spend the rest of my weekend daydreaming? Probably! Have I been doing THINGS these past three weeks that you definitely want to read about?
I mean, I mention stringers, a nostalgic love of mine. So, yes. Yes, I have.
Superstition
I’m back! Just in time for the ultimate writing guide, a glimpse into my writing journey (featuring some good ol’ fashioned King Arthur mythology), and that good ol' self-deprecating humour I know so well.
My top ten reads of 2020
I am counting the chocolates until 2021 rolls on through, but in the meantime, why not celebrate by cheering on the best books I encountered this year? For hilarious jokes and the cheerful perspective of an optimistic fatalist, come on by and see what books you should queue in for the new year — if you haven’t already!
Why ‘The Ember Quartet’ by Sabaa Tahir is worth your time
Heyo lovely people! Are you looking for a high-quality series that will impress you, introduce you to extraordinary characters, and simultaneously rip your guts out? Then look no further than the Ember Quartet! Come on by for my review!
‘The Song of Achilles’ by Madeline Miller is the current source of my crippled emotional status
So, this book has utterly devastated me. Anywhosen, come by and learn why this is 10/5 best book.
I’m on my way (from misery to happiness today…)
Heyo! I’m back once again, offering a small catch-up and small thoughts on where I’m going from here on my blog. Things are kicking into gear. Come and see!
To be human: on Madeline Miller’s ‘Circe’
Heyo lovely people! I’ve got a brand new book review, this time on Madeline Miller’s glorious retelling, ‘Circe’! This book was my first proper foray into Greek Mythology, and I’m so happy it was! This book has everything you’re looking for, and in my review, I outline exactly why! Come and see!
A work in progress
Heyo lovely people! I’m here with a slightly lighter variant on last week’s post. One that features the matter of equality, keeping on talking, some good ol’ fashioned self-deprecating and nihilistic humour that may or may not be my own, and a snippet on what I’m working on now! Come and see!
Mostly good: on ‘Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’ (the book)
One of the most beloved stories in fiction, and mostly harmless indeed! In my review of the book rendition of Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, I try and comprehend why I didn’t fall head over heels with this novel, and instead turn to you, lovely people, in hopes of finding out: what did I miss? Also, 42.
A graceful and solemn song: on David Elliott's 'Voices: The Final Hours of Joan of Arc'
It’s a new dawn following my series of Star Wars reviews, and I have an exciting new book review for you lovely people! We’re talking about ‘Voices: The Final Hours of Joan of Arc’ by David Elliott, a unique and stunning take on the legendary Maid of Orléans! Though this review is comparatively short, given this book is short, this collection of poetry is worthy of your time. Come find out why!
Why ‘The Last Balfour’ is a book you need to read
A historical fantasy debut by Australian author Cait Duggan? With fantastically-well-written characters and one of the best magic systems fantasy has to offer? Want to know more? Read on to find out why you need this book!