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13 BOOKS IN JANUARY

February 1, 2023February 2, 2023by lizziebweekLeave a Comment on 13 BOOKS IN JANUARY
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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I READ 80+ BOOKS IN 2022 – HERE ARE MY TOP 5

January 3, 2023by lizziebweekLeave a Comment on I READ 80+ BOOKS IN 2022 – HERE ARE MY TOP 5
I READ 80+ BOOKS IN 2022 – HERE ARE MY TOP 5

Nearly 90 books read in 2022 - here are some of my new favourites

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HEATWAVE – VICTOR JESTIN

April 21, 2022March 14, 2022by lizziebweekLeave a Comment on HEATWAVE – VICTOR JESTIN
HEATWAVE – VICTOR JESTIN

A very short novella to occupy you for a couple of hours. Translated from French, it follows young Leonard dealing with his actions over the course of a super hot weekend and young Oscar's life - and he did nothing to help him.

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A STRANGER IN THE HOUSE – SHARI LAPENA

April 7, 2022March 11, 2022by lizziebweekLeave a Comment on A STRANGER IN THE HOUSE – SHARI LAPENA
A STRANGER IN THE HOUSE – SHARI LAPENA

Another encounter with Lapena's Detective Rasbach who investigates a woman suffering amnesia after a crash near a murder scene. A somewhat predictable telling by the author, yet she continues to throw in the occasional curveball

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THE HANDMAID’S TALE – MARGARET ATWOOD

March 31, 2022March 11, 2022by lizziebweek2 Comments on THE HANDMAID’S TALE – MARGARET ATWOOD

I’m a bit late to the party with one of the most iconic books ever written… Margaret Atwood’s novel which she is best known for: The Handmaid’s Tale. First written in 1980s, Atwood’s work is a great piece of feminist fiction – whilst it may not seem it, she drips information of whether or not [...]

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THE BEST THINGS – MEL GIEDROYC

March 29, 2022July 5, 2022by lizziebweekLeave a Comment on THE BEST THINGS – MEL GIEDROYC
THE BEST THINGS – MEL GIEDROYC

‘… in life are free!’ Don’t tell me you didn’t just sing or think that too when you read the title! As one half of the original Great British Bake Off Mel & Sue duo, comic Mel Giedroyc’s debut novel is full of laughs and relatable occurrences in the Parker family, apart from they live [...]

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THE CHALET – CATHERINE COOPER

March 24, 2022March 11, 2022by lizziebweekLeave a Comment on THE CHALET – CATHERINE COOPER
THE CHALET – CATHERINE COOPER

I LOVE skiing. This book brought back all the memories of the annual ski trips I would go on. However, this novels explains why I prefer mine without a murder...

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LOVE AFTER LOVE – INGRID PERSAUD

March 22, 2022July 5, 2022by lizziebweekLeave a Comment on LOVE AFTER LOVE – INGRID PERSAUD
LOVE AFTER LOVE – INGRID PERSAUD

What happens when a family is torn apart? Persaud's heartfelt novel addresses poignant tender moments of love, betrayal, rage, forgiveness, and themes of homophobia in her debut novel. Beautifully written and moving

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THE PARTY – ELIZABETH DAY

March 10, 2022February 19, 2022by lizziebweekLeave a Comment on THE PARTY – ELIZABETH DAY
THE PARTY – ELIZABETH DAY

Elizabeth Day's Sunday Times bestselling novel delving into aristocracy and the lives of Martin and Ben, and why they are forever entwined...

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THE MERMAID OF BLACK CONCH – MONIQUE ROFFEY

March 1, 2022February 9, 2022by lizziebweekLeave a Comment on THE MERMAID OF BLACK CONCH – MONIQUE ROFFEY
THE MERMAID OF BLACK CONCH – MONIQUE ROFFEY

It's been a while since I read a romance novel. What can go wrong when a mermaid is rescued from greedy fisherman by the loveable David Baptise?

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ABOUT ME

Hi, I’m Lizzie and welcome to my blog!

When I have the time, I love to travel, eat chocolate, read books, travel, write, visit charity shops, eat more chocolate, book some more travel and then read some more… (although not necessarily in that order!)

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A few new additions and oldies to my book collection! 📚 New favourite author alert! Not quite one sitting, but in one day when I headed to Canterbury Bit of a weird, washy and wet weekend. I’m a bit sick of the rain and craving some sun, but that hasn’t stopped me from running a few errands, reading, blogging and working on my own novel - nearly at the 50k mark now! Sometimes Slow Sundays are what you need 😌 Continuing with my top 5 from 2022… Continuing with my top 5 reads in 2022, is People Person by Candice Carty-Williams Pink Wednesdays 🌸 A couple of us are excited for our latest Beauty Pie delivery! Naples round up 🇮🇹

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