This was an amazing book to read. I thoroughly enjoyed #thecollaborator & despite its hefty size, smashed through it within a few days. Historical fiction is one of my favourite genres & this novel by Diane Armstrong was one of the best I’ve come across. I absolutely love how she wound the stories together & the amount of historical context she provided. I cannot rave about this book more... it was possibly my best read of 2020.

I’ve always found the more intense a storyline is, the longer it takes to read. I had to keep pausing to absorb the story of Luca & Lydia. It was powerful, it was traumatic, it was humbling... As a person who finds violence deeply uncomfortable, I could have allowed myself to quit this one a few times as I saw the predictive way the author swerved the story, but I pushed on & I’m glad I persevered. Cummins writes in a way that strongly alludes to the terrible hardships, without allowing you into the full visual horror of their experiences, I was transported into a world I’m deeply unfamiliar with & my heart was an anxious mess as I devoured the pages. #americandirt was a truly profound novel that I feel has changed me in some way.

I don’t get the hype.

This book was an enjoyable enough way to pass the time, but I felt like the book was kind of meh. Especially after the trailers of the TV show I’ve seen floating about.

I really enjoy #hannahrichell novels, & #theriverhome is no exception. This was an easy to consume story & as with all her novels, flowed smoothly. This story in particular was quite emotional, I literally sobbed as I finished reading the final passages, but it was tragically beautiful & had me checking to see what else I could devour from this talented author. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I got so much joy from this little book.

Hygge is a lifestyle & I fully embrace everything about it.

Not as enjoyable as the previous book. I do love the presentation of both little books but the content in this second one was slightly less interesting to me. It felt like the self-help manual I didn’t actually need.

I’ll keep short & to the point. In this #joannatrollope novel, #mumanddad the plot line had potential to be so much more. The writing was clear & easy to read, but it was let down by the wholly unlikeable characters & incredibly frustrating family issues. I kept waiting for the point of breakthrough...

How perfect, that a book such as Phosphorescence should be released during the midsts of a global pandemic!
This book really struck a chord with me. Immediately it made me stop & reflect on how many moments pass me by without my acknowledging their beauty & embracing the joy & stillness of life. It was filled with fragments of wisdom & significant in its impact. Each chapter was another reminder to see the light in every circumstance.
It took me a while to get through this one as I tried to really absorb it fully. Julie Baird has offered us not only a visually pleasing book for the shelf but a book that will truly illuminate the soul.

The Paris Secret was a pleasant surprise. I almost didn’t even attempt this one but I was so glad I did. Once I got going I found it hard to put down & read well into the night to complete the mystery. A very satisfying aspect of my time reading this novel, was stumbling across the Author’s Instagram page & being able to get a visual on some of the Dior gowns mentioned in the story. The ending was intense, heart-wrenching & wonderfully concocted, I really enjoyed this book.

Firstly, I definitely should NOT have read this novel straight after #theparissecret