0
Skip to Content
Lulu's Little Bookshelf
REVIEWS
MUSINGS
ABOUT ME
CONTACT
Lulu's Little Bookshelf
REVIEWS
MUSINGS
ABOUT ME
CONTACT
REVIEWS
MUSINGS
ABOUT ME
CONTACT
This Has Been Absolutely Lovely - Book Review
Fiction, Reviews Lulu 17/02/2021 Fiction, Reviews Lulu 17/02/2021

This Has Been Absolutely Lovely - Book Review

This Has Been Absolutely Lovely explores the dynamics of a contemporary, multi-generational family and everything that comes with this often messy and complicated life.

Read More
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

Read More
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

Read More
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

Read More
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

Read More
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

Read More
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

Read More
Where the Crawdads Sing - Book Review
Fiction, Reviews Lulu 16/11/2020 Fiction, Reviews Lulu 16/11/2020

Where the Crawdads Sing - Book Review

Where the Crawdads Sing is a beautifully written coming-of-age story that everyone should read at least once

Read More
The Space Between - Book Review
Nonfiction, Reviews Lulu 03/11/2020 Nonfiction, Reviews Lulu 03/11/2020

The Space Between - Book Review

This collection of personal essays is a good point of reference for those in the midst of adulthood

Read More
@luluslittlebookshelf
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 🍂

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! 

I&rsqu
The Lovers by Paolo Cognetti - little book review 💙

After having this on my shelf for almost two years, this summer, I thought it was high time I read this beautiful looking book. I’m not going to lie, I definitely bought this for the cover!
MID YEAR READING UPDATE 📚

Let’s just ignore the fact that it’s almost the end of September so I can give you a very belated mid year reading update! 

I read some great books in the first half of 2025 - I read my first Ocean Vuong, a co
A little life update (no, not the book 😅)

Well, hello there! Long time no see! A lot has happened these past few months, which is why I disappeared yet again (sorry about that). This summer, I started a new bookseller job and a family member had ma
June TBR hopefuls 🌞

I’m being quite ambitious here choosing so many books to read this month, but I’ve got to commute for my new bookseller job, so hopefully I can squeeze in some more reading then 😅

🧡 On Earth We’re Brifely Go
Currently reading - The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong 🧡

I’m slowly but surely making my way through The Emperor of Gladness. I feel like it’s a book that’s worth savouring to really appreciate the story. I haven’t read
April reading wrap up 🌷

Better late than never! Here’s my reading wrap up for April 😅 I had a very successful reading month, with some great reads - all of these are four stars and above!

🌎 Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid - a massive tha