Category: Books

  • 14 Books About Female Friendship for Galentine’s Day

    14 Books About Female Friendship for Galentine’s Day

    Galentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to celebrate the amazing women in your life, whether they’re friends, family, or just the women who inspire you. One of the best ways to appreciate those bonds is by reading and gifting powerful, heartfelt books about female friendship. These books will take you…

  • Valentine’s Day Books: 14 Great Love Stories for Romantics

    Valentine’s Day Books: 14 Great Love Stories for Romantics

    Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to indulge in a great love story. Whether you’re a fan of classic romance, historical fiction, or contemporary love tales, there’s a Valentine’s Day book for everyone. These 14 books offer a variety of love stories that are sure to capture your heart and…

  • Bookshelf Styling Ideas: 10 Ways to Organise Your Bookcase

    Bookshelf Styling Ideas: 10 Ways to Organise Your Bookcase

    This Christmas, I travelled home to find my parents had boxed up my books while they were having the windows done. They know I like my bookshelf styled how I like it, so they left me to do the organisation. But it got me thinking about how many different ways…

  • Life-Changing Reads: My Favourite Books of All Time

    Life-Changing Reads: My Favourite Books of All Time

    These books have all made a significant impact on my life, offering wisdom, comfort, and inspiration in their own unique ways. Here are my nine favourite books, plus a few honourable mentions, and why they made it onto this list. After this, maybe they’ll make it onto your too:

  • How to Listen to Audiobooks on Spotify

    How to Listen to Audiobooks on Spotify

    Did you know that you can listen to audiobooks on Spotify and that many are included in Spotify Premium? I didn’t and I’ve been using Everand and Audible to access audiobooks I already had access to with my Spotify Premium membership! This is a game-changer for me: everything I listen…

  • 10 Powerful Books for Changing Your Life Around

    10 Powerful Books for Changing Your Life Around

    Whether you’re feeling stuck, looking for new direction, or seeking personal growth, a powerful book can be a right catalyst for transformation. So, here are some books on changing your life around—whether you’re searching for emotional healing, career shifts, or just a fresh perspective on life. Stories and wisdom from…

  • Books by Black British Authors to Read for Black History Month (& All Year Round)

    Books by Black British Authors to Read for Black History Month (& All Year Round)

    Black History Month is a time for learning, reflection, and celebration, but it’s important to continue this engagement all year long. One powerful way to do this is by reading literature from Black authors, and as a Brit, I’m choosing to focus on books by Black British authors. The following…

  • 9 Cosy Winter Books to Read This January

    9 Cosy Winter Books to Read This January

    As the chill of January settles in, there’s nothing quite like curling up with a cosy winter book that mirrors the beauty (and occasional harshness) of winter. Whether you’re by the fireplace or nestled under blankets, these stories capture the magic of the season and offer a perfect companion for…

  • The Best Quotes From Each of Haruki Murakami’s Books

    The Best Quotes From Each of Haruki Murakami’s Books

    To celebrate the author’s latest release, I’ve collated the top quotes by Haruki Murakami, organized by the books they are from, in the order they were published (plus some other notable quotes outside his books). Murakami’s writing is full of contemplative and dream-like insights, blending the surreal with the everyday.…

  • Everand Review: The Best Audiobook & Ebook Subscription App?

    Everand Review: The Best Audiobook & Ebook Subscription App?

    Everand, formerly known as Scribd, is a subscription-based digital library offering a wide range of content including ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and documents. I started using Scribd during the pandemic because they had a great trial deal and well, I had a lot of time to read! Fast forward a few…