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 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 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