Curiouser & Curiouser (Non-Fiction)
Non-Fiction Reads
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Women’s History Month: 7 Non-Fiction Reads to Educate, Empower & Inspire
Women’s History Month: 7 Non-Fiction Reads to Educate, Empower & Inspire March is Women’s History Month, and Saturday was International Women’s Day – which means it’s the perfect excuse to fill my shelves with books that remind me why women are absolute powerhouses and also why the world seems determined to make life just that little bit harder for us at every turn. I still remember the first feminist non-fiction book I ever read: Everyday Sexism by Laura Bates. I picked it up thinking, “Oh, this’ll be interesting,” and put it down absolutely fizzing with rage. Like, had to go for a walk and angrily kick leaves levels of rage.…
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7 Books for Self-Love and Confidence
Self-Love Essentials: 7 Books to Strengthen Your Self-Worth this Valentine’s Day Hello, my loves! February has arrived, and while the shops are busy flogging heart-shaped chocolates and roses that barely last 48 hours, I’m taking a different approach. This month is all about love – not just the romantic kind, but the love you give to your friends, your family, and most importantly, yourself. Now, let’s be real, Valentine’s Day gets a bad rap. Without fail, you’ll hear at least one grumpy sod moaning about how it’s all a capitalist scam designed to fill the pockets of card companies and florists. WELP. I happen to love it. Any excuse for…
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7 Books That Healed My Mind and Heart (Emotional Growth and Healing)
Well, my dears, let’s talk about the gifts that are books. No, not in the sense of a physical gift. Yet, heck, I’m not at all complaining if someone fancies bestowing some lovely new hardbacks (or paperbacks) upon my person!I am, of course, talking about the books that come into your life when you need them most. These books gently rearrange your brain and heal the little cracks in your heart. If you’re very lucky, they give you the emotional recovery you didn’t even know you needed. So, settle in with a cup of something strong (because let’s face it, we could all do with a bit of calm, right?) and…
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5 Books to Kick off 2025 with Clarity and Purpose
Find more clarity and purpose in 2025 with these fantastic 5 books. Hello, my lovely bookworms! As we settle into the New Year (and let’s face it, we’re all still trying to get our heads around the fact that it’s actually 2025) I thought it was the perfect time to talk about how we can kick off this fresh chapter with clarity, purpose, and maybe a little more peace of mind. Because, let’s be honest, we could all do with a bit less chaos and a little more direction as we make our way through the next 12 months, right? So, here’s what I’ve got for you: Five Books to Kick…