This version of “The Hobbit” is an unintimidating introduction to the J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle Earth. It’s a fun dramatisation which kept me entertained for a few hours. I found it a little tricky to get into and sometimes it was hard to hear but overall, a great read – 4 stars.… Read More Audiobook Review: The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” is a textbook straight out of Hogwarts. I found it quite fun to learn more about the beasts living in the world of magic and the sound effects made it even more special. A little bit repetitive, but aren’t all textbooks? This was a nice and quick 3 star read for me.… Read More Audiobook Review: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by J.K. Rowling
“Rizzio” is a fast paced gripping novella about a brutal murder during the reign of Mary, Queen of Scots. It’s really interesting to throw yourself back in time and think of the events of 1566. I went in clueless and didn’t know what to expect, but it was a great 4 stars read for me!… Read More Audiobook Review: Rizzio by Denise Mina
“The Ration Book Olympics” is less of an audiobook, more a podcast or radio episode, but it’s still an enjoyable and interesting insight into the 1948 Olympics. I learned quite a lot in this quick one hour listen and would like to learn more about the subject – 4 stars!… Read More Audiobook Review: The Ration Book Olympics by Clare Balding
“The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck” is a bit of an alternative self-help book. I enjoyed the first half and found there to be some really interesting and thought provoking views within it, but I found it went on a bit and become a little repetitive. It’s a 3 stars from me!… Read More Audiobook Review: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson
“Failosophy” is a short read but it’s packed with some really interesting accounts from guests on Elizabeth Day’s podcast. I like the idea that we can learn from failure and I felt myself agreeing with so much in this handbook. This is a 4 star read for me.… Read More Audiobook Review: Failosophy: A Handbook For When Things Go Wrong by Elizabeth Day
“The Baby is Mine” is a fun way to spend an hour or two. It’s a fun read with an interesting storyline, especially as it’s set during the lockdown. An enjoyable 4 stars from me.… Read More Audiobook Review: The Baby is Mine by Oyinkan Braithwaite
“The Alchemist” is loved across the globe and is said to have changed many lives. I didn’t find that to be case for me and I would say I was quite underwhelmed. This was a 2 star read for me.… Read More Audiobook Review: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
“I Want to Be Where the Normal People Are” is full of funny and relatable moments but not all the chapters were to my tastes. I’ll give this one 3 stars!… Read More Audiobook Review: I Want to Be Where the Normal People Are by Rachel Bloom
“On Borrowed Time” by Adam Croft is a fast paced detective story set in Rutland. It’s easy to read but there’s plenty to keep you thinking throughout and in all this was a great read – 4 stars!… Read More Audiobook Review On Borrowed Time by Adam Croft
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