Top Reads (Recommended)
(Top Lists)
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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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The Ultimate Valentine’s Day Book Guide: Love, Heartbreak & a Bit of Murder
Heartfelt, Heartbreaking & a Little Murderous: The Perfect Valentine’s Reads Well then, Valentine’s Day, eh? Here we go again. Shops are flogging chocolates and overpriced fizz. Love songs are warbling on the radio. Restaurants are jam-packed with couples ready to sink their teeth into something fancy. And then there’s you. And me. And by heck, am I grateful to have you here! Maybe you’re all loved up, maybe you’re blissfully single, or maybe you’re just here for a nosey, either way, welcome! You might not have a date (yet), but you do have me, your favourite chaotic bookworm, on a mission to bring you the best Valentine’s Day reads 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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Top 7 Must-Read Romance Novels for 2025
Top 7 Anticipated Romance Reads of 2025 Hello, my lovely bookworms! Can you believe we’re halfway through January already? I’m not sure whether to cry or start planning my summer wardrobe, but one thing I do know is that 2025 is shaping up to be a year full of deliciously swoony, heart-tugging romance novels. And because I’m a generous soul (really, you’re welcome), I’ve rounded up my absolute top 7 most anticipated romance reads of the year. (Well, at least the first half!)
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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…
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My Favourite Reads of 2024 (and Vow to Read More in 2025)
Ah, 2024 – a year of unexpected twists, lessons learned, and – I hate to admit it- far fewer books read than I would have liked. If you told me back in January of this somewhat tumultuous year that I would only read a meagre 25 books, I would have snorted in disbelief and eyed my overflowing TBR shelves with a smirk, sure I was going to conquer those towers. Don’t get me wrong, 25 books is still a respectable amount, but I’m used to devouring books like bags of crisps – one after the other, barely pausing to breathe. (Exactly how it should be!) In 2024, though, something shifted.…