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Here's a guide to the Wells Ranch series by Bailey Hannah, a five-book western romance series that champions found family, true love and the small-town lifestyle. One of my favourite authors is Bailey Hannah. I have read every single one of her books and have recently joined her content team. Her cowboy romance series, Wells Ranch, came to an end this month with the fifth and final book being published. Having read the whole series, as well as Bailey's Christmas novella, I th

The second quarter of 2026 is complete, so here is my reading review of Q2, which saw me read 24 books. I'm back with another reading review for 2026, this time all about the books I read during the second quarter of the year. Q2 was a busy quarter of the year for me with a summer holiday, a university research project to complete, and general life stuff going on. However, during Q2, I managed to read enough books that have left me with only 16 books to read until I reach my

The first official day of summer is this weekend, so here are some book recommendations for you to read this summer. When it comes to reading, I enjoy quite a variety of books in terms of genre. I don't just read romance or fantasy; I love a good thriller, dystopian novel or even a work of historical fiction. This year already, I've read 44 books and have a lot more still on my TBR to get through. But as the first official day of summer -- June 21st -- is this weekend, I thou

Release Me by Tahereh Mafi, book two in the Shatter Me: The New Republic series, came out last week, and it exceeded my expectations. Do you like dystopian novels? Reading about worlds and possibilities that border the line between reality and fiction? If so, you need to read the Shatter Me series by Tahereh Mafi . The Shatter Me series is a young adult dystopian series, and it is one of my favourite book franchises of all time. Then, Tahereh Mafi announced that she was w

Reading is a huge part of my life, so here is my reading review of Q1 2026 with a total of 24 books. For 2026, I've set myself a reading goal of 65 books. This is five more than last year, but considerably less than previous years, when I'd aim for 100 books. The reason is that I've got two TBR lists that I want to complete this year, and I knew it would be easier to achieve that with a lower overall reading goal. Last year, I shared quarterly updates of my yearly reading and

March 4th is National Grammar Day, and as a writer, I'm sharing some of my favourite resources to help strengthen your writing. National Grammar Day was founded by a woman named Martha Brockenbrough, who founded the Society for the Promotion of Good Grammar (SPOGG). It is a holiday that highlights the importance of better communication through correct grammar. Good grammar is incredibly important in both written and verbal communication. It conveys our conversations clearly a

There are a lot of good upcoming book releases in March, so here is a list of some of my most anticipated releases for next month. As a reader, I always try to find new books and new authors to add to my reading list. I enjoy a variety of genres, from romance to thrillers to dark academia, and there are quite a few book releases this year that I'm looking forward to. However, for this blog post, I'm focusing solely on March 2026. My most-anticipated new releases for March are

As Valentine's Day is this weekend, here are some romance book recommendations for readers who enjoy indulging in a love story. One of my favourite genres of fiction is romance. Over the years, I've read a lot of romance books, from dark romance to romantasy to YA romance. I also love a good romcom and watching TV shows and movies that have feel-good love stories. There's just something about the predictability, but also the heartbreak of a romance story that appeals to lots

It can be daunting trying to start a new writing project, so here are some writing tips to help you get started crafting characters and plotlines. To kick off the new year, I'm starting 2026 with a new writing project for my undergraduate degree. As a Creative Writing student, I often find myself with multiple stories and creative pieces on the go. However, this year marks the start of a new project. I'm very excited to delve into my new work-in-progress, but at the same time

2026 is full of new book releases, and I've got a list of 26 books that I'm prioritising for this year, including both old and new recommendations. Last year, I made a '25 Books for 2025' list. I managed to read all but three of the novels on that list and found it enjoyable to have a set TBR that I could tick off. For 2026, I'm doing a similar thing. I have made a list of 26 books for 2026. On this list, there is a diverse mix of books, and I have included the three I didn

The end of 2025 is upon us, so here is my final bookish round-up of the year, a reading review of Q4 2025. 2025 feels like it's flown by with us now heading into 2026. I can't quite believe how fast this year has gone, but it has been a successful 12 months when it comes to books. I already reached my reading goal in Q3 and have continued to add to that number as we head into 2026. Across the first three quarters of the year, I read 81 books. So let's get into my Q4 2025 read

December is nearly here and the countdown to Christmas is on, so here are 10 different Christmas books to read this festive season. If you're like me, then December is one of your favourite months of the year. I absolutely love December and am definitely not a grinch. Christmas is my favourite time of year; I get to spend time with family and friends, soak up all the positive, festive vibes, and watch Christmas films and read Christmas books. Each November, I have to rearrang

The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah is one of the most beautiful yet heartbreaking books I have ever read, and here's my review. As you all know by now, I love reading. I have read over 90 books so far in 2025 and still have more to read. One of my latest books is The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. It's one I've seen broadcast all over social media, and it has received rave reviews. It's been on my TBR for a while, but I recently read it around Remembrance Day. And I'm so glad

Here are some tips and advice on how to write a novel, based on my experience studying novel writing. Growing up, I always loved storytelling. I would come up with story ideas and stage plays in the hope that one day I would be brave enough to write an entire novel. If you've read a few of my blog posts before, you'll know that I am, in fact, writing my own novel. It's been a dream to be able to say I've written a whole manuscript, and I'm so close to doing so. With my person

Here's a guide to the Sparrow Falls series by Catherine Cowles, which will be complete this month with the release of the sixth and final book. This year, I've been introduced to several new authors in a variety of genres. One of those authors is Catherine Cowles. I was lucky enough to be gifted a copy of one of Catherine's books from her publisher, Evermore UK. Since then, I have been hooked on Catherine's writing. I've only read the Sparrow Falls series, which consists of s

The final quarter of 2025 has begun, so here is my reading review of Q3 2025. Autumn is well and truly here, and that means we're into...

September has arrived, which means we're heading into autumn, so here are some book recommendations for your autumn TBR. Whilst I love...

Noughts & Crosses by Malorie Blackman is a classic dystopian tale that explores love, heartbreak, loss, and racism. It is a novel...

We're heading into August, so let's do a reading review of the books I read in Q2 of 2025. Q2 of 2025 is well and truly in the past with...

Summer has arrived, and as an avid reader, here are some book recommendations for you to add to your summer TBR. The UK is currently in a...