Favourite Things from April

Hello May, goodbye April showers! Can I get a hooray for sunny days ahead? 🌞 I don't know about you, but I'm positively buzzing with excitement for what this new month has in store. But hold up a sec, let's give April a little credit where it's due. Despite the rain, it actually turned out …

April Wrap-Up | Hauls, Posts & Vlogs

Hey there, lovely readers! Can I just say, I'm thrilled to bid farewell to April. Not because it was bad, quite the contrary! April was a blast (stay tuned for my April favourites where I spill all the details). But honestly, I'm itching for summer vibes, and May is nudging us ever closer to those …

What are You Reading this Week?

Happy Tuesday, dear friends! This week I'm reading Cultish by Amanda Montell. It's a fascinating book about the language of cults and cult-like institutions. I'm reading the section on multi-level-marketing companies at the moment which I'm finding particularly enlightening since I was taken in by one of these in my 20s. My experience was very …

Favourite Things from March

Happy April, dear friends! This month's favourites will be short and sweet cause I've been under the weather lately. Hope you're all doing well 💜 Favourite Book: Bride by Ali Hazelwood https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bride-bestselling-author-Love-Hypothesis-ebook/dp/B0C8SP1QRN?crid=21OIFIM5Z2PMJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.nrciq54RX7ERqK9dSH5NGKe4fwRtuzFVtKnRlp9EzCLszy4sCzuRVQXEEqsSS_LVLhklK4W8mSgnAT9pacNK0hjUVyUgoE5LonEvDiCXdo698RRUuVpsjK6YujOae4ElbzYnfIs_BXXwuO2BuoK2MpxKM-YdvQRITmNL8pVp-QqMCEb9jVfxaBJTaSctZ59IaNJ-JTIGW99d-nDPvCSD3G9xLaRwxWNIklCg3qkefak.5NyeFtxG4ygzPbLSeTV5xrvPmD6tgrpIa6YIeVz2Jw0&dib_tag=se&keywords=bride+ali+hazelwood&qid=1712137853&sprefix=bride%2Caps%2C163&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=elainehowlin-21&linkId=949ab0ceca2cef925dc9ddf6e14bd3d0&language=en_GB&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Ali Hazelwood's first paranormal romance was a lot of fun to read. It was exactly what you expect from this genre so I …

Favourite Things from February

Happy almost springtime!! I'm so excited for spring. This winter has been a pain in the butt. It hasn't been too cold here but it has rained nonstop. Rain every dang day is a bit depressing. We've had some sunny days recently but it's also rained on those days. Still, it's wonderful to see the …

Favourite Things from January

Happy February friends! I hope you all had a nice January and are ready for the weather to hopefully start warming up a bit soon. It's been very cold and windy here in Ireland but the Spring flowers have already started popping up. I am so ready for Spring. Before we get into that though, …

Bottom 5 Reads of the Past Year

Crafting posts about books I didn't resonate with isn't my typical style. I believe every book has its audience, and my personal preferences don't diminish its value to others. Nevertheless, reflecting on 2023, here are some books that didn't align with my taste. Admittedly, a few of them I couldn't even complete due to their …

Top 5 Reads of the Past Year

Selecting just five favourite books from the year is always a challenge for me. However, this year was particularly tough, not because I was overwhelmed with choices, but rather because few books truly captivated me. My reduced reading habits and dabbling in some hyped-up titles, which typically don't resonate with me, likely contributed to this. …

2024 Reading and Books Spreadsheet for Tracking

I've really enjoyed tracking my reading and books with this spreadsheet over the years. I discovered the tracker on Smart Bitches, Trashy Books near the end of 2020 and fell in love with it! It suited my needs better than most of the trackers I've come across and their post was so helpful for someone …

What I’ve Been Reading | Summer Wrap-Up

Who else is ready for autumn?! I am so ready for sunny crisp days and fallen leaves. Despite our heatwave last week, this morning is very autumnal with a nice chill in the air. My patio is covered in fallen brown and orange leaves and there's a misty fog over the trees in the distance. …