In today's post, I'm going to discuss with you my thoughts on a book that practically broke the bookish community with its heraldic inception.
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
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Books That Changed My Perspective
Hey Bookworms! In today's post, I'm going to share with you some books that completely changed my perspective.
Books On Politics
I think that our speech should be conscientious of the sensibilities of others, just as I agree with the biblical adage; "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."
The Trinity Trials by Dexter Carr, Jr
I did enjoy the concept of 'the trials,' as it gave the story an instrumental sense of adventure...I thought that Trinity was a lot of fun to read.
Touch by Angela Cairns
I enjoyed the summer contemporary feel and the romantic aspect of the novel, the latter of which did feel organic and not overly clichéd, but which could've used a bit more contrast in comparison to other novels of the same genre.
How to get out of a Reading Slump
One of the most crucial signs when you know you're a bookworm, apart from buy-a-new-book-everytime-you-walk-into-a-bookshop syndrome and always having a book with you for every excursion, is reading slumps.
Interlude In Kosovo by Robert Hedley
Dr. Claire Peters flees her unfaithful husband, James, to work for The World Health Organisation in post-war Kosovo. Her husband follows, hoping for reconciliation. Both take lovers, she a French Captain in KFOR (Kosovo Force), part of UNMIK (United Nations Mission in Kosovo) he a beautiful Kosovar, wife of a senior member of the KLA (Kosova Liberation Army),
Booktube Review: Lady Midnight by Cassandra Clare
Hey Bookworms! Today I posted my book review of Lady Midnight by Cassandra Clare to my Booktube channel. See below to watch it! Lady Midnight is the first book in The Dark Artifices trilogy and was published in 2016 in the U.K. by Simon&Schuster. This book was gifted to me by LoveReading UK and Simon&Schuster... Continue Reading →
MANGA Review: Orange by Ichigo Takano
Orange has a distinctive concept and is as sweet and charming as a dusting of icing sugar. It portrays a typical romance with an imaginative twist and extremely likeable characters.
Booktube Review! The Tattooist Of Auschwitz by Heather Morris
I just posted my Booktube review of The Tattooist Of Auschwitz by Heather Morris. View it here and tell me in the comments if you have read this book before and what you thought about it.
Booktube Review: Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata
Konbanwa Bookworms! こんばんは - - - !!I'm feeling inspired to utilize my tourist level Japanese today which has been driving the other half mad all day because I just posted my booktube review of Sayaka Murata's Convenience Store Woman. See below to view it .. Have you read this book yet? What are your thoughts?... Continue Reading →
My Video Review Of Ivy Pochoda’s Wonder Valley
Today, I'd thought it would be fun to try doing a video review and as such I finally posted my very first Youtube video to my channel @loiscudjoe
Lochanreads Bookish News Picks
Today I'd like to do something a little different and share with you some of the most interesting articles I've read this week in the world of books and publishing. Here are my 3 picks for bookish news stories this week.
New Book Review: The Tattooist Of Auschwitz by Heather Morris
This book is truly unputdownable. I was hooked from the very outset and deeply moved not just from the horrors that occurred but also from Lale's arresting romanticism and determination.
The Ghost Tree by Barbara Erskine
Erskine captivates in this novel with story-telling that pulls the reader into her world.
LoveReading UK featured my review!
I'm extremely excited to have been selected as an ambassador for LoveReading UK, the UK's leading book recommendation website.
Vote For My Next Classic Read Of The Month!
Hey Bookworms, Every month I'll be reading a classic to add to my collection of reviews. Please help me choose which one I should read next by taking the survey below! And before you go, tell me in the comments: What was the last classic book you read and what did you think? Thank you... Continue Reading →
My 2018 In Books – Please Vote!
Rekindling my love of books has been an absolute joy. I've been taken on countless adventures, lived a thousand lives and explored countless perspectives.
What’s Your Hogwarts House?
Hello Readers! I hope you're having a wonderful week whatever you're doing, or reading! I've finally decided to start reading what is without doubt one of the most famous and widely sold books of all time. And no it's not Quotations from the Works of Mao Tse-tung... I first read Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone... Continue Reading →
Commuting: An Underground World by Stephen Down
Commuting hosts a series of mostly comedic anecdotes about the wonders and perils of the London underground. If you're a frequent commuter like the author, then you'll probably relate to most of this book
Booktube Review: Lord Of Shadows by Cassandra Clare
Hey Bookworms! My reading month is looking pretty dismal so far and at this rate, I'll be happy if I complete at least one book. I'll never understand how some readers can complete upwards of 15 books in a month...FREAK readers is what I've decided to call them. Those people that can transcend the the... Continue Reading →
Book Review: The Seven Deaths Of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton
The Seven Deaths Of Evelyn Hardcastle was written by Steven Turton and was published in 2018 by Raven Books, a crime-thriller and horror imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing. It was later published in the U.S. as The 7 ½ Deaths Of Evelyn Hardcastle
