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Wrapping up 2021 // Reading over 100 books, getting back into old hobbies, and finally seeing friends

Ah 2021. Year two of the panini. A year of excitement and disappointment, little wins and big losses. In some respects, 2021 was like a dropped ice cream cone that’s slowly beginning to decompose in the midday sun. There’s a pool of ice cream everywhere and when someone steps on it, turning it into a… Continue reading Wrapping up 2021 // Reading over 100 books, getting back into old hobbies, and finally seeing friends

Readathons · TBRs and Wrap ups

August 2021 TBR // Merlin readathon and #ReadFatPositive

And just like that, July ushers in August. I’ve always liked August because I have fond memories of school holidays and getting up at 4am to go off on holiday with my family. This month, I won’t be going on any summer holidays (unsurprising, given the pandemic), but I will be participating in two readathons.… Continue reading August 2021 TBR // Merlin readathon and #ReadFatPositive

Top Ten Tuesday · weekly features

Top Ten Tuesday // Books I’d want to be stranded on a desert island with

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. This week’s theme is: July 27: Books I’d Want With Me While Stranded On… Continue reading Top Ten Tuesday // Books I’d want to be stranded on a desert island with

Book Features · features · LGBTQIA

40 Most Anticipated Releases of 2021 (July to December)

It’s summer time and we’re half way through the year so it’s time for one of my favourite types of posts. A list of anticipated releases for the second half of 2021. These are all books I’m looking forward to that are releasing in July to December of 2021. Hopefully I can share my excitement… Continue reading 40 Most Anticipated Releases of 2021 (July to December)

TBRs and Wrap ups

July 2021 TBR // Summer reading and visiting family

It’s July and it’s SUMMER. ☀️ Summer is my favourite season, so I’m drinking iced coffees, enjoying the sun (when it deigns to show its face) and t h r i v i n g. (Well, aside from the weight of existential dread and growing pandemic concerns because the government has decided to ignore the… Continue reading July 2021 TBR // Summer reading and visiting family

Top Ten Tuesday · weekly features

Top Ten Tuesday // Books on my summer TBR

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. This week’s theme is: June 15: Books On My Summer 2021 TBR There are… Continue reading Top Ten Tuesday // Books on my summer TBR

TBRs and Wrap ups

June 2021 TBR // Pride month and birthday excitement

It’s June, which means it’s finally pride month! This month, as with every June, I’m trying to read exclusively queer books (if possible), so my TBR is filled with LGBTQIAP+ goodness. It was also my birthday on 9th and I spent a lovely day in Liverpool, having lunch with my folks, walking through the docks,… Continue reading June 2021 TBR // Pride month and birthday excitement

Top Ten Tuesday · weekly features

Top Ten Tuesday // Books on my spring TBR

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. This week’s theme is: March 16: Books On My Spring 2021 TBR I loooove… Continue reading Top Ten Tuesday // Books on my spring TBR