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Happy Friday, and welcome back to Friday Five! If you're new here, the idea is simple: every Friday I share five bookish picks around a different theme. Sometimes it'll be books, sometimes characters, tropes, playlists, adaptations, or anything else that gets us talking. This week's theme is: Five Things I've Learned From Taking a Step … Continue reading The Friday 5: Five Things I’ve Learned From Taking a Step Back
It’s 2026, and I’m writing about Tamlin again because I saw a take on TikTok that left me with my jaw on the floor, and the comments were just as concerning. It seems that Tamlin sympathisers have reached new levels of insanity; you can find the original post here for context. Reading through this person's … Continue reading The Strange Need to Make Tamlin the Victim
She doesn’t believe in magic. He is magic. But when they meet, a spark is lit, and neither will ever be the same—in this charming new stand-alone in the Witches of West Harbor series from New York Times bestselling author Meg Cabot. Frankie A trained therapist, Francesca Giovanni knows there’s a scientific explanation for everything. … Continue reading [Book Review] The Magic We Made by Meg Cabot
Happy Friday, and welcome back to Friday Five! If you're new here, the idea is simple: every Friday I share five bookish picks around a different theme. Sometimes it'll be books, sometimes characters, tropes, playlists, adaptations, or anything else that gets us talking. This week's theme is: Five Things That Have Me in a Chokehold … Continue reading The Friday 5: Five Things That Have Me in a Chokehold
I’ve been talking about Romantasy in terms of how the label is used for what feels like forever. Unfortunately, the I’ve been talking about Romantasy in terms of how the label is used for what feels like forever. Unfortunately, the conversation usually gets diluted by people offering different definitions and the real meaning gets lost. … Continue reading Romantasy: Genre vs Culture
Mac Meyers.My secret crush.Most unattainable guy on campus.Relentless flirt (except with me). Being friends with the guy on campus that everyone wants comes with its own set of problems. None of us can eat in the cafeteria without being interrupted ten times.Well, I’ve had enough. So the most unhinged thing comes out of my mouth: … Continue reading [Book Review] Mac Meyers Needs Me by Helena Hunting
Happy Friday, and welcome back to Friday Five! If you're new here, the idea is simple: every Friday I share five bookish picks around a different theme. Sometimes it'll be books, sometimes characters, tropes, playlists, adaptations, or anything else that gets us talking. This week's theme is: Five Things I'm Doing Instead of Doomscrolling Whether … Continue reading The Friday 5: Five Things I’m Doing Instead of Doomscrolling
🌿 Life Lately Welcome to Other pursuits! Auguest seems to have flown by, its the end of Summer already? I'm not loving that the days area already becoming shorter, on the plus side it does seem like we are getting much needed rain. I travelled to Wales for my Brothers Wedding which was lovely, the … Continue reading Other Pursuits | Life Beyond the Books (August 2026)
THE HEART-POUNDING SEQUEL TO THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Poet Graves has only ever wanted to be free. But no matter where she turns, she’s held captive―by a power she doesn’t understand, a truth she no longer believes in, and a love she can’t deny. As Poet is drawn further into Rook's world, his … Continue reading [Book Review] Storm Caller by Nisha J. Tuli
Happy Friday, and welcome back to Friday Five! If you're new here, the idea is simple: every Friday I share five bookish picks around a different theme. Sometimes it'll be books, sometimes characters, tropes, playlists, adaptations, or anything else that gets us talking. This week's theme is: Five TV Shows I Never Get Tired Of … Continue reading The Friday 5: Five TV Shows I Never Get Tired Of
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