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Saturday, 10th October, 2026, is World Mental Health Day and I'm sharing some reasons why reading is a hobby we should all enjoy because of the positive impact it can have on our health. World Mental Health Day is this Saturday. For 2026, the theme is 'Lived experiences heard: real voice, real change'. The purpose of this theme is to reiterate the importance of conversation. Speaking to others about your experiences and hearing them discuss their own can be incredibly powerfu

We're officially in autumn, which means that we're heading into the final quarter of the year, so here is my reading review of Q3 2026. Continuing my reading review series, I'm back with a reading review for Q3 of 2026, where I talk about all the books I read in the third quarter of the year. Q3 was a busy quarter for me, and it meant I didn't read as many books compared to the first two quarters of the year. However, I did manage to reach my reading goal and make some progre

The icon that was Dolly Parton, sadly passed away last week, so I thought I'd share some of the inspirational quotes that she shared during her life. As someone who regularly listens to music and has an interest in various music genres, I've always enjoyed listening to Dolly Parton's songs. Particularly, Jolene and Light of a Clear Blue Morning. I first discovered Dolly Parton whilst watching Hannah Montana on Disney Channel when I was in primary school. And since then, I've

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 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

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

Last week, I attended The London Book Fair, an annual publishing event, and here are the key takeaways for publishing hopefuls. The London Book Fair is one of the biggest events in the publishing calendar for professionals. It's an international trade fair where publishers, agents and authors gather to negotiate deals and hold meetings. It is, first and foremost, a professional work event. It isn't an event for readers to attend and come home with lots of books, despite what

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

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

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

Funny Story by Emily Henry is a great summer read for romance readers, who enjoy a book that is not only about love, but about friendship...

Flashbacks can be a useful tool in storytelling, whether it's for a novel or a screenplay, but there are some things you have to consider....

Revive Me by Nikki Castle is an inspiring standalone sports romance that explores human vulnerability and acceptance in relationships....

Watch Me by Tahereh Mafi came out last week, and as a fan of dystopian books, this book is one of the best I've read in a while. Tahereh...

I read 26 books in the first quarter of 2025, so I thought I'd do a reading review of those books as I love recommending books to fellow...

Here is a comprehensive guide to the Shatter Me series by Tahereh Mafi, just in time for the release of Watch Me , book one in the...

Today is International Children's Book Day, and I thought I'd share some young adult book recommendations. Young adult books consist of...

Save Your Breath by Kandi Steiner is out now and, having received an ARC, I can say it's a must-read for any sports romance lovers. One...

Next week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week, and to celebrate, I'm sharing a list of book recommendations with neurodivergent...

The London Book Fair is next week, and it's one of the biggest publishing events in the book trade calendar, so here are some tips on how...