One of my goals at the beginning of 2017 was to read more poetry, and I’m pleased that I managed to pick up some excellent anthologies throughout the year. Also, they are ALL BY WOMEN. *air punch* Hold Your Own by Kate Tempest This is without doubt the best poetry anthology I’ve ever read. Bar none. I’d… Continue reading Blogmas Day 13: Poetry I’ve enjoyed this year
Hey guys, Hope you’ve all had a great month! June was particularly fun for me, as it was my birthday and I got lots of books that have been on my TBR for ages. I posted a full birthday book haul in case you want to check it out. I also started my new job… Continue reading June Wrap Up (Alternatively titled: A birthday, a heatwave and a shower of books)
Hey guys! It was my birthday a couple of weeks ago and, as most bookworms do, I asked for books. And boy did I get them. A tonne to be precise. I tend to buy up to 5 books at a time (and usually that’s only from charity or second-hand shops), so to get 15… Continue reading Birthday Book Haul
Hey guys, I’m excited that we’re into June, as it’s my birthday on 9th! My grandma and auntie took me book shopping for presents the other day, so I already know that I have six wonderful books waiting for me to open! (American Gods, Days of Blood and Starlight, The Rook, The Upside of Unrequited,… Continue reading June TBR (Or the month Our Dark Duet finally comes out and my birthday arrives)
After reading Kate Tempest’s Hold Your Own recently, I went to a poetry evening with my parents. Collectively, these two events sparked a reemergence of love for poetry as a form that never fails to give me a quick shot of inspiration straight into the bloodstream. The result of this rekindling of love, is that I’m desperate… Continue reading 5 Poetry Anthologies I NEED to read
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