Bibliophile studying Public Relations
Today I've decided to write about a conversation I had with a colleague, about what it means to be an introvert to me. I was a little bit disappointed with his reaction to what I had to say. For a little context: he was talking about how he recently got trained on the checkouts at…
It's taken a very long time for me to get around to reading this. I've watched the TV show and I found it really gripping and entertaining to watch - so I really wanted to see what the original material was like. The only problem that I came across, is that it is so easy…
Book Review Book: MathildaAuthor: Mary ShelleyYear: 1959Page Count: 109Synopsis: "Mary Shelley's Matilda - suppressed for over a century - tells the story of a woman alienated from society by the incestuous passion of her father." I'd never heard of this book before, which is surprising considering how famous Mary Shelley is and how much I love Frankenstein.…
Book Review Book: Daisy Jones and the SixAuthor: Taylor Jenkins Reid Year: 2019Page No: 355Synopsis: "Everyone knows Daisy Jones & The Six: The band's album Aurora came to define the rock 'n' roll era of the late seventies, and an entire generation of girls wanted to grow up to be Daisy. But no one knows the reason…
Book Review Book: A Curse so Dark and Lonely Author: Brigid KemmererYear: 2019Pages: 484 This book gave me such a hangover, I ended up flicking the pages to make sure that I had read the end of it. When I found out that the sequel is coming out next year, I was so happy. I…
Continue reading ➞ A Curse so Dark and Lonely, by Brigid Kemmerer
Book Review Book: The Hate U GiveAuthor: Angie Thomas Year: 2017Pages: 444 It's taken me a very long time to write this review, because I had a lot of thoughts and feelings after reading and I wanted to make sure that I got it right. This book is without a doubt the most incredibly poignant,…
Release Date: 1792No of Pages: 133Synopsis: Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works…
Continue reading ➞ A Vindication of the Rights of Woman, by Mary Wollstonecraft
The first thing I noticed about this novel was that there was so much more depth to it than I realised. I went into it thinking that I would only read a story about old glamourous Hollywood - and it became so much more quickly. Themes:- The exploration of different types of relationships - I…
Title: Let me LieAuthor: Clare MackintoshRelease Date: March 8th 2018No of Pages: 400 The police say it was suicide.Anna says it was murder.They're both wrong.One year ago, Caroline Johnson chose to end her life brutally: a shocking suicide planned to match that of her husband just months before. Their daughter, Anna, has struggled to come…
Release date: May 7th 2019Pages: 496Rating: 4.5 starsSeries: Caraval (book three) @personallyemma on instagram I was so excited about this book because I loved the first two of the series, and still think it's one of the most creative stories I've ever read. Finale is the third book in the caraval trilogy - and while…
