Hello all. This week’s top 5 does exactly what it does on the tin. I have to admit, the way the year has been going, I don’t expect to find this easy… for the wrong reasons. Top 5 Tuesday was created by Shanah @ Bionic Book Worm, and is now being hosted @ Meeghan Reads The […]

Well this is an interesting one, not least because I can barely remember what a rainy day feels like. Yes, I won’t like it when it’s Meeghan in the summer months. I will quote Meeghan here, as I think her explanation of what qualifies as a rainy day read is a rather good one. “On […]

Hello all and welcome to Top 5 Tuesday. On a Wednesday. Or Thursday if I don’t get my skates on. This week’s topic is top 5 books that remind you of a season. Top 5 Tuesday was created by Shanah @ Bionic Book Worm, and is now being hosted @ Meeghan reads. 1) The Hogfather by Sir Terry […]

Hello, and welcome to Top 5 Tuesday, which was created by Shanah @ Bionic Book Worm, and is now being hosted @ Meeghan reads. This week’s theme was holidays, which seems like an ideal chance to rub it in the face of an Down Under Dweller that we are in the two months a year when us […]

Some people like big books and cannot lie. Others like small books, although scientific testing has yet to determine the innate veracity or deceitfulness. This list is for for the people who like small books. Also some people claim to like both. Since they cannot lie this must be true, but that seems a total […]

Hello everyone! Welcome back for another Top 5 Tuesday! The prompt for today is my top 5 places to read. Interesting one, right? Let’s see what I’ve got for you. Top 5 Tuesday was created by Shanah @ Bionic Book Worm, and is now being hosted at Meeghan Reads 1. The Exercise Bike I feel like I talk about this […]

Today’s Wyrd & Wonder prompt is Current Read, which is one of my favourites, although the posts often get a little long. Happily today, there’s only about ten or so, so let’s get talking about them. Rule of Wolves by Leigh Bardugo Technically I have just finished this, but I was still reading when the […]

This week for Wyrd and Wonder’s Fantastic Fives it’s all about magical creatures. Five to be precise: the dragon, the phoenix, Pegasus, the raven and the wolf – creatures that have each stood as mascot for Wyrd and Wonder, or the Spooktastic Reads mini-event, over the years. Dragon There are, unsurprisingly, a lot of options here […]

Don’t be shocked by the tone of my voice,Check out my new weapon, my weapon of choice I’m not the only person who immediately thinks of those lyrics and that video, right? As a general rule of thumb, voice and dance aren’t the usual weapons of choice in fantasy (although there’s a fantastic list idea […]

Welcome to Top 5 Tuesday where this week’s topic is top 5 drinks for reading. If you want to join in, check out the April-June 2022 topics! Top 5 Tuesday was created by Shanah @ Bionic Book Worm, and is now being hosted @ Meeghan reads. 1. Lime Cordial A good reading drink must be one of two things. […]