I took some time away from The Book Habit last week, largely because I was determined to get through Koushun Takami's very lengthy novel, Battle Royale. Scheduling reads around reviews is always a challenge - particularly when you have a 700-page book calling your name. Battle Royale was an interesting pick for me. Although I typically go in for … Continue reading Monday Musing: The Case For Graphic Violence In Fiction
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 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
