What I’ve Been Reading | Autumn Wrap-Up

Hello, dear friends. As a distinct chill enters the air we say goodbye to Autumn and hello to Winter. November is just over and I have a definite itch to put up the Christmas decorations. I was half tempted to start bringing some small bits down from the attic last week but I held off. …

Awesome Halloween Printables on Etsy

I think Halloween/Autumn is one of the best seasons for creative projects. The sense of renewal, changing colours, and fun of Halloween create such a stimulating atmosphere. Having the evenings get darker earlier and spending more time inside definitely helps me focus on creative projects as well. I've been working on the Autumn section of …

Fall Time, Cosy Time | Book Tag

I discovered this tag on Howling Libraries. 1. CRUNCHING LEAVES: the world is full of colour! Choose a book with red/orange/yellow on the cover. Dracula by Bram Stoker Barnes and Noble Edition. It's amazing how few books I have with those colours on the cover! Everything seems to be a shade of blue... Anyhoo, this …

Cosy Autumn | Book Tag

I found this tag on Our First Year Here. 1. What book always reminds you of fall/autumn? Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte. The autumniest autumn book of them all! Every time I think of this book I visualise the windy moors and just feel chilly and autumnal. Makes me want to wrap up in a …

Finally Autumn | Book Tag

Found this tag on Becky's Book Blog. In fall, the air is crisp and clear: Name a book with a vivid setting. Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness. Each book in this trilogy features a beautifully described settings but the 2nd book involves time travel to 16th century England. Harkness' knowledge of the time is …

Oh, my Goth! Gothic Reads for Autumn

It's finally autumn! Time for leggings, dresses, boots and cosy reading wrapped in a blanket by the fire. Autumn is the perfect time to read some classic gothic literature, you may even get some ideas for your Halloween costume from them. Rebecca Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again . . . The …