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November 2025 – New books on my shelf!
New books which have creeped onto my shelf this month – November 2025
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November TBR
Which books have made it onto my November TBR…
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October 2025 reading wrap-up
October 2025 books – Monthly Reading Wrap Up!
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Bookworm runs a 10K in less than planned hour target
How this bookworm ran her first 10K in under an hour
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Is Lily Arkwright a real company? Reasons to consider a lab-grown diamond engagement ring
Getting engaged is one of the most exciting times of your life with your partner, but it doesn’t have to be expensive… enter Lab-Grown Diamonds!
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How it feels to write a book – again
How does it feel to write ANOTHER book?! 😀
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How do you like to rest?
How do you like to rest? Maybe you’re trying to remember the last time you took some time for YOU…
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How it feels to write a book
And what happens next?
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Hello Klean Review: Is it worth it? Does it work?
Is Hello Klean worth the money? How does it work? Here’s my take on the shower subscription service that aims to filter out hard water in your home…
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A weekend in Frome: Bookworm edition
Here’s what happens when a bookworm goes to Frome – plus some food recommendations!
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An evening with… Sally Rooney
What it feels like meeting (one of) my favourite authors EVER…
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How to write every day
Tips on how to write every day. A post for writers lacking inspiration in their work
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Women’s Prize Live and announcing the winners!
Everything from the 2024 Women’s Prize Live event in the publishing capital: Bloomsbury, London
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Women’s Prize for Fiction 2024: Predicting the winner
Predicting the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2024 winner…
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The Wren, The Wren by Anne Enright – Book Review
Can someone please explain what this novel is about? I’m still clueless…
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Soldier Sailor by Claire Kilroy – Book Review
Second! This is a book I was very close to DNFing, but has turned out to be one of my favourites from the shortlist… Bring on, Soldier Sailor by Claire Kilroy*. What is Soldier Sailor about? Referring to herself by no name apart from Soldier, a new mother details raising her young son, or Sailor,… Read more
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Restless Dolly Maunder by Kate Grenville – Book Review
Restless Dolly Maunder by Kate Grenville, shortlisted for the Women;s Prize for Fiction 2024 – what’s the verdict?
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Reading the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2024 Shortlist
Join me as I read this year’s Women’s Prize for Fiction 2024 shortlist!
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You Are Here by David Nicholls – Book Review
A review of David Nicholls’ newest 2024 release: You Are Here. A wonderful Coast to Coast walk and a story of 2 people finding friendship and love along the way, even when it seems life isn’t going the way you want it to
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An evening with… Daisy Buchanan
An evening at The Yard, Hampshire with podcaster and author, Daisy Buchanan
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An evening with… Alice Winn (at Winchester Books Festival)
An evening with authors Alice Winn and Claire Fuller, discussing In Memoriam: the fastest selling hardback debut of 2023 in the UK
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In Memoriam by Alice Winn – Book Review
In Memoriam by Alice Winn: a review of the fastest-selling hardback debut of 2023
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Green Dot by Madeleine Gray – Book Review
Whether you’re in your twenties, heading towards them, or have since surpassed those years, this is a book we should ALL be adding to our TBR…
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An evening with… Emma Gannon
An evening with Emma Gannon at The Yard, Hampshire: the meaning and myth of ‘success’, being present, what do you want and more…
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2024 International Booker Prize Longlist: Books on my TBR
All the books I’m adding to my TBR from the 2024 International Booker Prize longlist – feeling inspired?
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My Michelin-star food experience: The Coach, Marlow
If you can ever stretch the budget for a special occasion, this is the place to go…
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Here’s why you need to watch Saltburn
I went to see Saltburn. Here’s why you should watch it too…
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NEW LINTRO DROP! LATEST BEAUTY AND WELLNESS GOODIES
Looking for spa-like gifts? Perfect budget-friendly aromatherapy goodies you might like!
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What does burnout look like?
This is what it looks and feels like, but it’s different for everyone.
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A TRIP TO 66 BOOKS! October 2023
Everything from my latest trip to 66 Books in Hemel Hempstead! October 2023
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A calm afternoon at the beach
When no plans turn out to be the best plans
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Day 4: Theakston Crime Writing Festival, Harrogate
Can you believe it’s the final day!? Here’s Theakston Crime Day 4
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Day 3: Theakston Crime Writing Festival, Harrogate
Day 3 of Theakstons Crime – plus I met my crime hero!
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Day 2: Theakston Crime Writing Festival, Harrogate
Join me for Day 2 (or officially day 1) of the Theakston Crime Festival!
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What happens at Theakston Peculier Crime Writing Festival? Day 1: Creative Thursday
Theakston Peculier is here! Join me at this year’s Crime Writing Creative Thursday!
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An evening with… Ian McEwan
What’s it like meeting a literary genius in real life?
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What happens at Women’s Prize Live?
Celebrating the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2023
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HOW I SPENT TWO WEEKS IN MOROCCO
Spending 2 weeks in Morocco with a local
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I’VE JUST COME BACK FROM HOLIDAY, SO WHY DO I STILL FEEL SO TIRED?
A mental check in after my Moroccan trip
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In need of a little refresh – A mini re-brand for Lizzie’s Week
Injecting a little more love into my blog, my pride and joy and little place of escape
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5 BOOKS IN MARCH
March’s round-up of books new and old
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BERTIE BLOSSOMS: IS ED SHEERAN’S RESTAURANT WORTH THE HYPE?
Is Ed Sheeran’s restaurant worth the hype?
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SO MANY TABS, TOO LITTLE TIME
Ever feel like you’re constantly balancing spinning plates, or keeping track of open tabs… yeah, this post is for you
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8 BOOKS IN FEBRUARY
The one where I try to restrain myself from talking about freelancing
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Join my Substack – The Transparent Page by Lizzie B
Come along on my journey as I write my novel
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LINTRO WATERLESS DIFFUSER REVIEW – NEOM DIFFUSER DUPE
I’ve finally found the diffuser of dreams. Affordable. Functional. Accessible. Smells divine and super indulgent
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13 BOOKS IN JANUARY
I read 13 books in January – here are some of my favourites to save you time choosing
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Only a month into the year – why do I already feel so burnt out?
‘Always burnt out – or is this just life now?’
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HOW TO GET 70% OFF BOOKS IN THE UK – 66 BOOK CLUB HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
66 Books – the place to be for discounted books in the UK
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A DIFFERENT KIND OF NEW YEAR NEW YOU CLICHÉ
Forget 2023 resolutions, here’s a new approach to achieving a happier you
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