So many women past and present have hidden behind a male pseudonym when publishing their writing - famously, in the 1840s, Charlotte, Emily and Anne Brontë were published as Currer, Ellis and Acton Bell and more recently (1990s) Joanne Rowling was told using her initials to mask her gender would ensure better sales at a … Continue reading Reclaim Her Name – Free Ebooks?! (Edit: Link Expired)
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Book Riot Read Harder Challenge 2016
This year I decided to take part in the Read Harder Challenge from Book Riot. It is about reading more widely and trying things you may not normally try. Read a horror book - Afraid by Jack Kilborn (15/02/16) Read a non-fiction book about science - Read a collection of essays - Jack the Ripper: … Continue reading Book Riot Read Harder Challenge 2016
Readathon April 2016: Hours 23 & 24 End of Event Survey
I have just finished reading Book #7 - Sally Heathcote: Suffragette by Mary M Talbot, Kate Charlesworth and Bryan Talbot. I will start another book, but I think this is my last of the official Readathon. End of Event Survey Which hour was most daunting for you? I didn't find any of it daunting really, … Continue reading Readathon April 2016: Hours 23 & 24 End of Event Survey
Readathon April 2016: Hour 10 (4 books down!)
After 10 hours of Readathon, I am now starting Book #5. I have so far: Finished reading: Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov (65%-100%) Read: Ghost World by Daniel Clowes The Marvels by Brian Selznick Dead Man Talking by Roddy Doyle I had a short break for some food, and now comes the tricky part: staying awake … Continue reading Readathon April 2016: Hour 10 (4 books down!)
Readathon April 2016: Early Start
It's that time of year where I remember that I have a blog and finally update, spamming the blog with Readathon posts! I've been gathering my TBR pile for the event and even made a trip to the library after (over) a year of not visiting. I'm starting a bit early, as I know I … Continue reading Readathon April 2016: Early Start
That feeling when you want to get stuck into your book pile, but life gets in the way…
After a rather successful Readathon, and a so far successful four and a bit months of reading (oh my, are we in May already?!) I am more obsessed with books than ever. Which is unfortunate, as I have very little time at the moment in which to read. I have an amazing pile of books … Continue reading That feeling when you want to get stuck into your book pile, but life gets in the way…
Dewey’s Readathon – April 2015 – Hour 1
It's been so long since my last readathon! I am busy working on my teacher training so have had so little time for blogging, and barely much time for reading, but today I will try and rectify that! I will still need to plan lessons, but I am going to sit, chill out and read … Continue reading Dewey’s Readathon – April 2015 – Hour 1
Bailey’s Women’s Prize 2014 Longlist
It's that time of year again! Womens' Fiction Prize longlist time, that is! What is this Bailey's Women's Prize you speak of? I hear you ask. Well it used to be called the Orange Prize for Fiction, up until 2012. Last year, it was just known as The Women's Prize for Fiction and was won … Continue reading Bailey’s Women’s Prize 2014 Longlist
65 Books You Need To Read In Your 20s
65 Books You Need To Read In Your 20s. This article caught my eye on my Facebook feed. Now, I would have considered myself well-read and I am in my 20s.. but man... I feel so inadequate having read this list. Inadequate yet inspired. I have read a couple of the books on this list … Continue reading 65 Books You Need To Read In Your 20s
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