Month: October 2015

Review: The One Thing by Marci Lyn Curtis

Posted October 26, 2015 by Charlotte in Reviews / 0 Comments
Review: The One Thing by Marci Lyn Curtis

I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.The One Thing by Marci Lyn Curtis Published by Disney-Hyperion on September 8, 2015 Genres: Contemporary, Fiction, Young Adult Pages: 336 Format: E-Book Source: Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads Maggie Sanders might be blind, but she won’t invite anyone to her pity party. Ever since losing her sight six months ago, Maggie’s rebellious streak has taken on a life of its own, culminating with an elaborate school prank. Maggie called it genius. The judge called it illegal. Now Maggie has a probation officer. But she isn’t interested in rehabilitation, not when she’s still mourning the loss of her professional-soccer dreams, and furious at her so-called friends, who lost interest in her as soon as she could no longer lead the team to victory. Then Maggie’s whole world is turned upside down. Somehow, incredibly, she can see again. But only one person: Ben, a precocious ten-year-old unlike anyone she’s ever met.Ben’s life isn’t […]

Review: The Twelve Dates of Christmas by Lisa Dickenson

Posted October 22, 2015 by Charlotte in Reviews / 0 Comments
Review: The Twelve Dates of Christmas by Lisa Dickenson

I received this book for free from Netgalley, Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.The Twelve Dates of Christmas by Lisa Dickenson Published by Sphere on October 22, 2015 Genres: Children’s, Christmas, Fiction, Romance Pages: 384 Format: E-Arc, Paperback Source: Netgalley, Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads *WINNER OF THE NOVELICIOUS DEBUT OF THE YEAR AWARD* At thirty, Claudia’s life is stale and the romance with long-term boyfriend, Seth, has disappeared. Determined to inject some festive spark back into their love life, Claudia and Seth go on their first date in a very long time. But when the night ends in disaster, Claudia suddenly finds herself facing life – and Christmas – alone. Life alone is exciting, scary and full of soon-forgotten exercise regimes and ill-advised attempts at crafting sexy underwear. It’s also filling up with dates, surprisingly. With best friends Penny and Nick at her side, a surplus of festive markets, mulled wine and Christmas tunes, Claudia attempts to face all this change with gusto. […]

Review: See Me by Nicholas Sparks

Posted October 21, 2015 by Charlotte in Reviews / 0 Comments
Review: See Me by Nicholas Sparks

See Me by Nicholas Sparks Published by Sphere on October 13, 2015 Genres: Chick-lit, Contemporary, Fiction, Romance Pages: 528 Format: Paperback Source: Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads Colin Hancock is giving his second chance his best shot. At twenty-eight, he’s focused on getting his teaching degree and avoiding all the places and people that proved so destructive in his past. The last thing he’s looking for is a serious relationship. But when he crosses paths with Maria Sanchez one rainswept night, his carefully structured life is turned upside down. And when Maria, a hardworking lawyer, meets Colin she begins to question every notion she has ever had about herself and her future – and what truly makes her happy. Before the couple has a chance to envision a life together, menacing reminders from events in Maria’s past begin to surface. And as the threat of violence begins to shadow her every step, she and Colin will be pushed to breaking point. The stunning new love story from the multi-million-copy bestselling author, Nicholas Sparks, See Me is a story of obsession, […]

Random Thoughts: 5 Reasons Why Not Reading is Better Than Reading

Posted October 6, 2015 by Charlotte in Random Thoughts / 0 Comments
Random Thoughts: 5 Reasons Why Not Reading is Better Than Reading

Yep, I know that this may sound strange coming from a bookworm. But if you look at my Goodreads you will know that I read a lot. But sometimes you just need an excuse to not read. And so I have listed below 5 reasons why not reading is better than reading. Let’s see if you agree with me! 1. The Story will never disappoint you! You’re really excited about the book, everybody has loved the book, and finally you have the opportunity to read it. There’s that flutter of excitement, your family is banned from speaking to you. Only for you to be left feeling disappointed.  2. You’ll never get to the ending You have 50 pages till the end, now 30, now 5? Your heart is being ripped out and you’re a sobbing mess, but you don’t want that to happen. This book is not allowed to end. How are you going to fill that hole afterwards?  The answer is simple, if you don’t read the book, this won’t happen and therefore you have nothing to worry about. 3. […]

Monthly Round-up! September 2015

Posted October 3, 2015 by Charlotte in Monthly Round-up! / 0 Comments
Monthly Round-up! September 2015

Monthly Round-up, linking everything that has happened in the last month, posted on the last day of said month. This Round-up September 2015. Why why are the months flying by?! Some how September has disappeared before my very eyes. But it has been an incredible busy month as I have started a new job and only feel like I am just settling in. It’s funny how something new can upset and change routine. But I have to say I’m excited to the first two weeks of October because I am volunteering at the Cheltenham Literature Festival, which I am so excited to be going to. I’m just trying to organise everything so it is all sorted before I go there for the next two weeks 🙂 Currently reading: Nothing 🙁   Reviews:   Blog Tours: This month I didn’t participate in any blog tours but I can promise you I have exciting things planned for October!   Book vs. Film: This was a new feature I added this month (see introducing post) Pastime Pleasures: Through the Letterbox: Challenges: As per […]