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
“Christmas at the Beach Café” is a short and sweet novella about a young couple at Christmas. It’s the kind of read that you can finish in one go and then put it down feeling warm and cosy. Just what I needed to get me through this cold January! 5 stars!… Read More Audiobook Review: Christmas at the Beach Café by Lucy Diamond
“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
“Ghost Wall” is a harrowing page turner that I devoured in one sitting. I really enjoyed this story by Sarah Moss and would highly recommend it – 5 stars!… Read More Book Review: Ghost Wall by Sarah Moss
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