Hey there, book lovers! I've got an overdue review to share with you today. I first picked up this proof copy of 'The Black Air' at a publishers fair in Manchester last April - APRIL! I can't believe how long this has taken me, but hopefully, it was worth the wait. I then had the … Continue reading Book Review: ‘The Black Air’ by Jennifer Lane
Book Review: ‘Really Good, Actually’ by Monica Heisey
Hey there, book lovers! I’ve been incredibly excited to share this book review with you – not because of the book itself to be honest, but because it was the first pick for my very own book club! Just last night, BB Book Club Altrincham met for the first time, books and wine in hand … Continue reading Book Review: ‘Really Good, Actually’ by Monica Heisey
Book List: Favourite Love Stories
Hey there, book lovers! Love is in the air! But don't worry, this is not a mushy romance book blog; oh no, this a post dedicated to my favourite love stories throughout time, but none of these are your typical romance novels! If you read my book reviews regularly, you'll know I only tend to … Continue reading Book List: Favourite Love Stories
Book Review: ‘The Axeman’s Jazz’ by Ray Celestin
Hey there, book lovers! I'm treating you all to two book reviews this week because next week will be Valentine's themed - although, before you panic, it won't all be lovey dovey mush, I promise! So this second book review of the week is an interesting one. I first heard about the Axeman of New … Continue reading Book Review: ‘The Axeman’s Jazz’ by Ray Celestin
Book Review: ‘The Gunslinger’ by Stephen King
Hey there, book lovers! I hope you've survived the longest month in the whole year, surrounded by whatever books comfort you, and drinking plenty of tea/wine (again, whatever comforts you!). Just before Christmas, on my little festive getaway to Krakow, I read 'The Gunslinger' by Stephen King, the first in his Dark Tower series. I'd … Continue reading Book Review: ‘The Gunslinger’ by Stephen King
Book List: Sibling Relationships
Hey there, book lovers! Today is a very special day: it's my baby brother's 28th birthday - not such a baby anymore really, but still a very special day! So I decided to put together a little collection of my favourite books with beautifully written sibling relationships that have stuck with me over the years … Continue reading Book List: Sibling Relationships
Book Review: ‘The Woman in Me’ by Britney Spears
It's Britney, book lovers! (Prepare yourself for all the Britney song references from this superfan here.) We are smack bang in the middle of what can be a very depressing time of the year as we all accept the end of the festive period, desperately struggle through to payday, and realise we haven't quite stuck … Continue reading Book Review: ‘The Woman in Me’ by Britney Spears
Bookish Blonde’s Bookish Breaks: Krakow, Poland
Find me on social media @bookishblondex Hey there, book lovers! What is your dream holiday? For such a long time, I have wanted to go to Krakow at Christmas - wander through the markets in the snow, all wrapped up in cosy knitwear, and drink hot chocolate reading a book in a small cafe. Thanks … Continue reading Bookish Blonde’s Bookish Breaks: Krakow, Poland
Book Review: ‘Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing’ by Matthew Perry
Hey there, book lovers! Happy new year! Let's start with the inevitable question: what are your new year's resolutions? Do you make them at all or not bother? I tend to make a couple - usually reading and work related - but they're always things I can control. I'm a firm believer in setting goals … Continue reading Book Review: ‘Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing’ by Matthew Perry
Bookish Blonde’s Top 5 Books of 2023
Hey there, book lovers! I hope you're all suitably full of wine, leftover turkey sandwiches and more cheese than a Hallmark Christmas movie! Over here in the Bookish Blonde household, Christmas has been as delightful as always, with plenty of new books gifted to the bookshelf. But now is of course the perfect time to … Continue reading Bookish Blonde’s Top 5 Books of 2023









