Within the last week, America and beyond (because yes, racism is also present in other countries like the UK) has been engaged in the BlackLivesMatter Movement, in…… Read more “Educating Yourself: a BlackLivesMatter Reading Guide”
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Review: Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
RATING: ★★★★★ History, huh? What happens when America’s First Son falls in love with the Prince of Wales? Red, White and Royal Blue follows two characters: Alex…… Read more “Review: Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston”
Review: Wayward Son (Simon Snow #2) by Rainbow Rowell
RATING: ★★★ The story is supposed to be over. Simon Snow did everything he was supposed to do. He beat the villain. He won the war. He…… Read more “Review: Wayward Son (Simon Snow #2) by Rainbow Rowell”
Siriusly. Which Harry Potter book is the best?
When it comes to picking your favourite Harry Potter book, you’ve got to completely disregard the films – let’s be real, Prisoner of Azkaban is by far the best…… Read more “Siriusly. Which Harry Potter book is the best?”
Review: The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne
RATING: ★★★ A single sinful act ruins the lives of three people. Hester Prynne, a young, beautiful and dignified woman who conceived a child out of wedlock…… Read more “Review: The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne”
Review: The Awakening of Ren Crown (Ren Crown #1) by Anne Zoelle
RATING: ★★★★ I tried to read this about a year ago, got through chapter one and then put it down. I thought I would try again as…… Read more “Review: The Awakening of Ren Crown (Ren Crown #1) by Anne Zoelle”
Review: Villette by Charlotte Brontë
RATING: ★★★ To put it plain and simple: this book makes for a hard read. Villette lacks the fire and passion of Jane Eyre. It’s different. But…… Read more “Review: Villette by Charlotte Brontë”
The Ultimate LGBT+ Book List or 10 Books Your Shelf Must Have This Pride Month
Is it really pride month if there isn’t a hundred and one different posts giving you the best LGBT+ books to read this month? Definitely not. Sadly,…… Read more “The Ultimate LGBT+ Book List or 10 Books Your Shelf Must Have This Pride Month”
From Book to Stage: Noughts & Crosses
Imagine if the power in the world rested not with the white population but with the black. This time, the people who can’t get plasters to match…… Read more “From Book to Stage: Noughts & Crosses”
Review: The Turn of the Screw by Henry James
RATING: ★★★★ Henry James’ Gothic tale follows a very young woman’s first job: governess for two weirdly beautiful, strangely distant, oddly silent children, Miles and Flora at…… Read more “Review: The Turn of the Screw by Henry James”
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