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A Christmas Carol and Other Christmas Books ~ Charles Dickens
I will admit, reading a Christmas book in January is not my normal cup of tea. In fact, it felt very weird to read a quintessential Christmas story not long after the festivities…
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Revisiting School Reads
Despite schools being closed, it is nearing the end of the school year. For us, that means that we finished school approximately three years ago. Three years is probably long enough that we…
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Timeline of Us ~ Book Edition
If we’re completely honest, our friendship has mostly revolved around books. We were put in the same class when we were eleven but only really started talking when we both got involved in…
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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe~ C.S.Lewis
It’s been a little while since I last read any of the Chronicles of Narnia, but I had forgotten how well I know the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Normally, I forget…
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Wicked~ Gregory Maguire
I have seen the Wizard of Oz more times than I can count. I wouldn’t say it’s a favourite, but I definitely enjoy watching it. I have also come very close to buying…
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The Drowning Lesson~ Jane Shemilt
The Drowning Lesson by Jane Shemilt was a spontaneous train station purchase a few years ago. In fact, I think it might have been the first piece of adult fiction that I personally…
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Ender’s Game~ Orson Scott Card
Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card is one of my favourite books. I have read it enough times that my paperback does not have any of the stiffness that a 300-page paperback usually…
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The Drowning Of Arthur Braxton ~ Caroline Smailes
The Drowning of Arthur Braxton by Caroline Smailes is on my required reading list for this year. I read this book for the first time four years ago when I was in my…
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Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda~ Becky Albertalli
Last year, I saw Love, Simon in the cinema and absolutely loved it. I knew it was based on a book, but I just kept not getting around to reading it. So, to…
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The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe ~ C.S. Lewis
There is just something about the way Lewis writes. I swear he brings out the child in everyone. Well in me at least. Re-reading this book reignited my love for the tales of…