You may remember my excitement a couple of weeks ago at having rooted out some new purchases from Waterstones. After already tackling The President's Hat (see my review here), I decided it was time to wade into the 694 page epic, Labyrinth. I had high hopes for this one. Having steered clear of the recent TV serialisation, I … Continue reading Review: Labyrinth by Kate Mosse
It's that time again, friends. What I'm Reading Wednesday is upon us and there are some exciting reviews to come. Having finally finished Kate Mosse's Labyrinth (review coming your way tomorrow), I've been able to get down to the serious task of working my way through my growing To Read list. I've had some really excellent … Continue reading What I’m Reading Wednesday: Be Involved!
Hi hi pals! There are really two major benefits to the sudden onset of Spring: My flat is no longer the coldest place in the known universe. I can, after a 7 month winter, finally get back to enjoying what is possibly the best reading location I have ever had at my disposal. Ten … Continue reading Reading through Radio
An inspiring thought from fountain of wisdom, Charles Dickens, to get you started with your week. Wishing you all a brilliant and productive week!
Happy Sunday everyone! We've been enjoying some unexpected warmth here in the UK (obviously guaranteed to happen since I've had to spend the day inside at work). But I hope you've all managed to take advantage of it and that those elsewhere have had an equally fabulous day! This review is somewhat on the hoof … Continue reading Review: The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende
Hello friends! Well, it's not all serious sticks over here at The Book Habit. And, in celebration of the weekend, I thought that I would pay homage to one of the literary greats. Yes, that's right. John Lennon. Truly, if you don't find me with my head in a book or giving highly informative tours … Continue reading Just for Fun Friday: The Poetry of John Lennon
Post otherwise titled 'Why all non-YA/fantasy fans should read this book'. "Once upon a time, an angel and a devil fell in love. It did not end well." So opens what is by far one of the most unique, captivating, and acutely tragic books I have read to date. Recommended to me by an extremely knowledgeable … Continue reading Review: Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
Happy Wednesday to you all! I considered following in the footsteps of some of my fellow bloggers in doing a 'Wordless Wednesday' photo post, but we all know that silence is not my style. With another review heading your way tomorrow (on one of the best YA books I have read in recent memory), … Continue reading What I’m Reading Wednesday: 10/04/13
Confession: I am really terrible when it comes to picking out contemporary fiction to read. Generally speaking, it takes a specific recommendation from someone to provoke me into reading a book that I'm mostly unfamiliar with. Otherwise, a book's journey onto my bookshelf (or, more realistically, onto my towering book stacks) is a lengthy one, typically … Continue reading Review: The President’s Hat by Antoine Laurain
After a Roald Dahl filled weekend, what else... Have a brilliant Monday!
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