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Category: September 2020

Audiobook Review: Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson

“Astrophysics for People in a Hurry” is not as accessible as the title and blurb will have you believe. I didn’t really understand anything and after persevering through the majority, I added this to my DNF pile. Sorry!… Read More Audiobook Review: Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson

November 21, 2020October 6, 2021 whatrebeccasread2 Comments

Audiobook Review: The Year of Less by Cait Flanders

“The Year of Less” is an honest memoir by Canadian blogger Cait Flanders. The idea of living with less is a really interesting one that will certainly make me think about my own life. I really enjoyed the chatty style of this self-narrated audiobook, it’s 4 stars from me!… Read More Audiobook Review: The Year of Less by Cait Flanders

October 15, 2020October 7, 2021 whatrebeccasread1 Comment

Blog Tour: The Trials of Koli by M.R. Carey

The Rampart Trilogy is shaping up to be a fantastic series of dystopian fantasy. The second in the trilogy, “The Trials of Koli” was a really enjoyable read, exploring an already well-established world in even more detail. This was a strong 4 stars for me!… Read More Blog Tour: The Trials of Koli by M.R. Carey

September 25, 2020October 7, 2021 whatrebeccasread3 Comments

Book Review: Before Her by Jacqueline Woodson

“Before Her” is a short memoir of Jacqueline Woodson’s romantic history. It’s warm and moving in places. I didn’t love it, but it was really enjoyable – I’m giving my first read of The One collection 3 stars.… Read More Book Review: Before Her by Jacqueline Woodson

September 22, 2020October 7, 2021 whatrebeccasreadLeave a comment

Audiobook Review: The Salt Path by Raynor Winn

“The Salt Path” tells the true story of a couple walking the South West Coast Path. It’s wonderfully written and I enjoyed the narration too. With some important messages, this is a thought-provoking read about taking life day by day. It was a great 4 star read for me!… Read More Audiobook Review: The Salt Path by Raynor Winn

September 17, 2020October 7, 2021 whatrebeccasread4 Comments

Blog Tour: For When I’m Gone by Rebecca Ley

It’s my stop on the blog tour for “For When I’m Gone”, an emotional, heartfelt story about human resilience. I really appreciate the personal experience that went into this well written debut – 4 stars.… Read More Blog Tour: For When I’m Gone by Rebecca Ley

September 14, 2020October 7, 2021 whatrebeccasreadLeave a comment

Audiobook Review: The Arrangements by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

A quick read but still entertaining, “The Arrangements” is a quirky, fictional short story about Donald Trump and his family. Give it a try if you’ve got a spare 30 minutes. I wouldn’t say it was anything special, but an enjoyable 3 stars from me!… Read More Audiobook Review: The Arrangements by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

September 9, 2020October 7, 2021 whatrebeccasreadLeave a comment

Audiobook Review: Someone We Know by Shari Lapena

It’s 3 stars for Shari Lapena’s “Someone We Know”, a story full of secrets, gossip and infidelity. I enjoyed it, but it was an okay read for me and probably not one I’ll remember long term. … Read More Audiobook Review: Someone We Know by Shari Lapena

September 6, 2020October 7, 2021 whatrebeccasread4 Comments

Audiobook Review: Unnatural Causes by Dr Richard Shepard

“Unnatural Causes” is a fascinating read. Dr Richard Shepard tells the story of his life and career working as a forensic pathologist. This is an interesting, honest and human look at his role and the events that required his involvement. I really enjoyed this – 5 stars!… Read More Audiobook Review: Unnatural Causes by Dr Richard Shepard

September 2, 2020October 7, 2021 whatrebeccasread2 Comments

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I was kindly sent a copy of this book so that I could take part in the @tandemcollectiveuk read-along. A group of us read this book over a few days, stopping each day to reflect on how the book made us feel and what we’ve taken away from it (Ad - PR Product) 💜🧡 Yes please! 🙏🏻 It's my stop on the blog tour for #SqueakyClean by @callumrmcsorley! 📚📚📚 I'm currently taking part in a read-along organised by @tandemcollectiveuk for the book #Enchantment by @katherinemay_ 💜🧡 A big thank you to @tandemcollectiveuk for sending me a copy of #Enchantment by @katherinemay_ 💜🧡 I was kindly sent a copy of this book a few weeks ago and I was so surprised to open the package to find a book named after me! The cover suggested that my life isn’t quite as scandalous as this one though! 🫣 I’ve just finished my next Quick Reads, “The Swimmer” by Graham Norton. I’ve never read anything by Graham Norton before so his literature is new to me ☕ I love a quick read!! ❤️❤️ Having previously enjoyed “The Salt Path“, a memoir written and narrated by Raynor Winn, I decided to give her second book a try 🫖 What are you reading right now?? 📚📚📚 I've finished 'Whistle in the Dark', another long time resident on my bookshelf! It was good, but not as gripping as I had expected it to be. A nice 3 star read ⭐⭐⭐/5 ‘Elizabeth is Missing‘ is one of the first books I reviewed on this blog back in 2017. Not long after, I bought Emma Healey‘s next book ‘Whistle in the Dark’ but for some reason I can’t explain, I popped it on my bookshelf and there it stayed, until now! I’ve read a few books recently that have sat on my shelf for a while and I’ve made it my mission to stop neglecting my bookshelf in favour of newer, shinier books! 🙈 ‘The Girls Are Good’ is a quick novel set in the world of gymnastics, and oh my, it’s a tough world! 😢 The perfect Saturday morning: a big old cup of tea and a book! You all said this was a great book and OMG, you were right! 💙🧡❤️ Ummm, did you know this book was soooo good?!! Yes! Of course you did because so many of you told me it was and I was the stupid one who kept putting it off! 🙈🙈 I've been putting off this book for so long because Daisy Jones & Evelyn Hugo are two of my all time favourites and I'm scared that this one isn't going to live up to them! But this is it.... I'm going in! Ahhhh! Tell me, what did you think of Malibu Rising?? 🧡 I think it's fair to say that Babel has earned a place in my all time favourite books 😍 "Babel" is a dark academia novel combining language, linguistics and etymology with fantastic character development, some fantasy & some deep conflict. My favourite lunchtime spot 📚⏰💕 What or where is your favourite book shop? What a cosy read! ❄️ In 'The Winter Cottage', Rilla Clark has moved to the Scottish Highlands to try and sort out her late father’s property and make the necessary arrangements. Rilla has fond memories of her childhood in town but she hasn’t been back in quite a long time. Coming back home means she has the chance to reconnect with some of people she once knew, mostly Lachlan Fraser and his sisters Charlotte, Beth and Polly 🤗 My love of books means there are soooo many to choose from! Sometimes I just stare at the bookshelves and feel a little overwhelmed at all of the options! Omg! Look what just landed on my door step, a book named after me! 👸🏼 I have a feeling my life isn't quite as scandalous as this one though.... #TheHistoryoftheMusical is quite a unique audiobook in that it plays extracts of over 120 songs and combines them with narrated facts about musicals throughout time. As soon as someone finds out that I write book reviews, they ask me what my favourite book is and I always always always struggle to come up with an answer! Do you have a number 1 favourite book, or a few favourites that you flick between like me?? 💕

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