One of my more frequently pursued habits is the tendency to over-purchase books, largely a consequence of my visits to the various local charity shops (Oxfam Bookshop, you stand guilty as charged). For a bibliophile on a budget, the pull of a pile of £2 books is almost too much to bear. So it is … Continue reading Review: Chocolat by Joanne Harris
Hi chaps! Another week has flown by. I am currently en route for a head-on collision with some exams at the start of June and am in full revision mode. However, when not confined to my flat in a desperate attempt to do some work, you will likely find me trapped in amongst the seemingly … Continue reading Just for Fun Friday: Ode to the Underground
The Snitch Necklace Giveaway has now ended and I'm delighted to announce that the (randomly selected) winner is Anjali Kemp. Congratulations! In response to my question, What is your favourite childhood book and why? Anjali wrote: "Automatically I think the Harry Potter series, without a doubt (and for obvious reasons), but other than them I really … Continue reading Snitch Necklace Giveaway: Winner and Honourable Mentions
As a genre, crime fiction is perhaps one of the most divisive. For those who relegate their murder mystery volumes - likely acquired through the generous condescension of an ancient relative - to the darkest and least-visited corners of the bookshelf, understanding a love for the genre is problematic. I avoided crime fiction with an … Continue reading Review: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie
Happy What I'm Reading Wednesday, friends! I am truly excited to deliver you another Guest Post this week, from Dan of Frost Magazine. While much of my time is (obviously) spent with a book in hand, it may surprise some of you to learn that I am a big film fan. And I do not … Continue reading What I’m Reading Wednesday Guest Post: A Film Lover’s Guide
When I moved to London, one of my numerous pledges was that I would make sure to take advantage of having so many cultural highlights on my doorstep. Understandably, this was almost entirely born of spending the previous four years in the remote backwaters of St. Andrews (appropriately nicknamed 'The Bubble'). Given that I have … Continue reading Literary Excursion: Shakespeare Unlocked
Happy Monday everyone! I hope those of you in the UK are enjoying your extra day off and taking particular advantage of the spectacular weather. If not, grab a blanket and a book, and head outside. And to send you on your way (or perk up a mundane working Monday for the non-Brits among you), … Continue reading Monday Musing: 06/05/13
" 'This is a place of mystery, Daniel, a sanctuary. Every book, every volume you see here, has a soul. The soul of the person who wrote it and of those who read it and lived and dreamed with it. Every time a book changes hands, every time someone runs his eyes down its pages, … Continue reading Review: The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
As many of you will have seen, I was lucky enough to recently give an interview over at Blogger's Bookshelf about The Book Habit. Without a doubt, one of the best things about starting a blog is becoming part of a community of people with similar interests, so chatting with Erin and the rest of … Continue reading Reading in Style: Harry Potter Giveaway
Well hello, lovely people! The weekend is upon us and, for those in the UK at least, time to look forward to a glorious Bank Holiday. On Sunday, I will be giving myself a reprieve from work and revision (yes, exam time is upon us once more), to celebrate the beginning of The Globe's 2013 … Continue reading Just for Fun Friday: Writers on Writers
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