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The Glassmaker - Book Review
Fiction Lulu 18/11/2025 Fiction Lulu 18/11/2025

The Glassmaker - Book Review

This atmospheric, sweeping historical tale with a twist follows Orsola and her family of Italian glassmakers through the ebbs and flows of life

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Everything is Beautiful - Book Review
Fiction, Reviews Lulu 18/06/2021 Fiction, Reviews Lulu 18/06/2021

Everything is Beautiful - Book Review

Everything is Beautiful really tugs at the heartstrings, adding mystery and intrigue to a beautifully brilliant piece of fiction

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Everything I Never Told You - Book Review
Fiction, Reviews Lulu 07/06/2021 Fiction, Reviews Lulu 07/06/2021

Everything I Never Told You - Book Review

Everything I Never Told You hooks you from the first page and doesn't let go

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The Summer Job - Book Review
Fiction, Reviews Lulu 28/04/2021 Fiction, Reviews Lulu 28/04/2021

The Summer Job - Book Review

The Summer Job is an enjoyable read for romance fiction lovers with plenty of laugh out loud moments

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Love Your Life - Book Review
Fiction, Reviews Lulu 07/02/2021 Fiction, Reviews Lulu 07/02/2021

Love Your Life - Book Review

Love Your Life is another delightful, funny read that fans of Sophie Kinsella's previous work will love

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Two Can Keep A Secret - Book Review
Fiction, Reviews Lulu 17/01/2021 Fiction, Reviews Lulu 17/01/2021

Two Can Keep A Secret - Book Review

Karen M. McManus does it again, creating another compelling murder-mystery that's just as intriguing as her debut novel One Of Us is Lying

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The Two Lives of Lydia Bird - Book Review
Fiction, Reviews Lulu 11/01/2021 Fiction, Reviews Lulu 11/01/2021

The Two Lives of Lydia Bird - Book Review

Josie Silver is back with another enjoyable tale, exploring grief and hope in The Two Lives of Lydia Bird

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The Vanishing Half - Book Review
Fiction, Reviews Lulu 27/12/2020 Fiction, Reviews Lulu 27/12/2020

The Vanishing Half - Book Review

The Vanishing Half is a beautifully complex story about family and race, and what we will do to survive

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One of Us is Lying - Book Review
Fiction, Reviews Lulu 21/12/2020 Fiction, Reviews Lulu 21/12/2020

One of Us is Lying - Book Review

One of Us Is Lying is a brilliant and engrossing murder mystery filled with secrets and intrigue

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The Bookish Life of Nina Hill - Book Review
Fiction, Reviews Lulu 11/12/2020 Fiction, Reviews Lulu 11/12/2020

The Bookish Life of Nina Hill - Book Review

The Bookish Life of Nina Hill is a heart-warming and surprisingly compelling book, despite its slightly predictable plot

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The Secret Keeper - Book Review
Fiction, Reviews Lulu 05/12/2020 Fiction, Reviews Lulu 05/12/2020

The Secret Keeper - Book Review

If you're looking for a highly original story to devour, look no further than The Secret Keeper

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Amy & Isabelle - Book Review
Fiction, Reviews Lulu 29/11/2020 Fiction, Reviews Lulu 29/11/2020

Amy & Isabelle - Book Review

Amy & Isabelle explores the complexities of a mother-daughter relationship when a secret affair threatens to destroy their perfectly organised lives

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Meet the Newmans - Book Review πŸ“Ί

My first book review of 2026 is almost a full circle moment - one of my first reviews on here and my blog was for All the Bright Places, the first Niven book I read as a teenager and absolutely adored. Meet the Newm
6 books for 2026 
I’ve seen a lot of people choosing 26 books for 2026 - I thought that would be a bit ambitious for me, seeing as I read about 30-40 books a year, so 6 books seemed more appropriate. These are some of the great reads I’m
Currently reading β˜•οΈβ„οΈ
I’m currently sticking to my monthly tbr, making my way through it slowly but surely so far, and enjoying this weather! ❄️ I still can’t get over how beautiful the snow is - as someone who grew up in 30-40 degree ce
January TBR πŸŽ†

I hope you’re having a lovely start to the new year ☺️ I was really excited to pick my January TBR - here’s hoping this mood reader can stick to at least half of it! I’ve already read one book since taking these phot
2025 reading wrap up πŸ“šβœ¨

I can’t believe 2026 is just around the corner, where did this year go?! There’s been a lot of ups and downs this year: my mental health was all over the place, we welcomed a new (very cheeky) furry friend into o
Every Day I Read - book review πŸ“–

I’ve just finished my first non-fiction book of the year! πŸ˜… I’d love to read more non-fiction, but I struggle to read it - I’m not sure if I’m choosing the wrong books or I don’t neces
The Glassmaker by Tracy Chevalier - Book Review ✨

I’ve been looking for a historical fiction story to really get lost in, a tale gripping in plot and detail. I heard lots of positive reviews from booksellers and book lovers alike about The Gla
November reading wrap up πŸ‚

I’ve been in a reading slump for months now, (almost the whole of autumn!), so it’s hard to believe I managed to read three books in November. The reading slump appears to have been defeated, for now! 

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