Tag: books
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[Book Review]: The Little Book of Hygge – Meik Wiking.
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More or less everyone active on social media, particularly sites which encourage us to live aesthetically pleasing lives, are familiar with ‘The Little Book of Hygge’. Aside from is compelling cover it discusses at topic which most of us outside of Denmark are uneducated in; so much so that ‘The Happiness Research Institute’, based in…
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[Short Story Review]: The Apple Orchard – Veronica Henry.
Whilst searching for some free ebooks on the Kindle ebooks store via my tablet, I stumbled upon the works of Veronica Henry. Seemingly she has composed various average length novels as well as some short stories: all of which are themed around or based in natural settings (-coastlines and the countryside are just a few…
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Last Week’s Favourites.
Last week I wrote some fairly lengthy posts as well as highlighting some sensitive topics and serious issues. To begin this week on a fresh, light note I want to give you an easy read by sharing details of simplistic items which I enjoyed over the duration of the week just past. I hope everyone’s…
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Book Wishlist.
When I return to the UK for my next visit I intend to bring back some of the unread books I have in my collection, until then I have several books in my mentally noted wishlist that I would much like to purchase if possible. I have attempted to get into the whole ebook way…
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[Blogmas] Day 11: Stocking Fillers.
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Stocking filler don’t need to be expensive, although it would be nice if stockings were filled with something other than typical sweets, chocolate selection boxes and plain pairs of socks. Here is where I’m here to help (at least I aim to). Makeup brushes from unicorncosmetics.co.uk – prices of brushes start from £45.00: You may…
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Disappointing purchases.
We’ve all been there. Brought something enticed by it’s offer price or been igronant towards online product reviews, only to be disappointed feeling like you have wasted you money. I think the more we discuss ‘bad’ or unworthy products rather than just raving about all the great finds, we can probably help each other to…
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Books I grew up with.
Jacqueline Wilson books: I’m not assamed to say that I had the tenancy to be antisocial as a child. I wasn’t unpopular at school, just I wouldn’t hang out with friends outside of school that often; at least not during my secondary education. I love books. Thesedays I don’t read as much I should. I…
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[Book Review]: Miranda Hart – ‘Is it just me?’
For those who are unfamiliar with Miranda Hart, she is a British comedian who is most well known for her self-titled sitcom: ‘Miranda‘. In real life and alike her sitcom character Hart is, well let’s just say, a little awkward and clumsy at times. Honestly, she is a celebrity that people can actually relate to,…
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