This year, I am once again participating in the 52 Book Club Challenge. The Challenge is to read one book each week, to a particular prompt. The thing I most enjoy about this challenge, apart from reading the books, is matching books to the prompts. It’s a fun thing to do, and I often end […]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Summary A gripping historical novel that was inspired by actual events. Set in Northern England in 1890, this is the story of a young woman named Hannah Todd. Hannah dreams of a future where women have the right to vote and is very passionate about the cause. Hannah has recently qualified as a school […]

This year, I am once again participating in the 52 Book Club Challenge. The Challenge is to read one book each week, to a particular prompt. The thing I most enjoy about this challenge, apart from reading the books, is matching books to the prompts. It’s a fun thing to do, and I often end […]

I’m not sure where this year has gone, but I know that it’s gone very quickly. As the end of the year looms, I find myself feeling quite exhausted and looking forward to a few quiet days, curled up with a pile of books.That is where you will find me on Boxing Day. Bur firstly, […]

I don’t make a fuss of my milestone birthdays, or any birthdays for that matter. I’m not even sure that my family even know it’s my 70th birthday. However, my partner always makes a big fuss of me. For my 60th I walked the Camino de Santiago alone. For me it was the perfect way […]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Summary “Bighearted, gritty, magical and moving, Lola in the Mirror is the irresistible new novel from international bestselling author of Boy Swallows Universe and All Our Shimmering Skies , Trent Dalton. ‘Mirror, mirror, on the grass, what’s my future? … Continue reading Book Review: Lola in the Mirror by Trent Dalton #audiobook

Grace Tame has had a very traumatic life, being a sexual assault survivor. When she reached her teenage years, she found the courage to speak out, after suffering many years of sexual abuse. In 2021 Grace was named Australian of the Year, which gave her a platform for conversations about sexual assault. She was inspirational and […]

52 Week Book Club Reading Challenge Once again, I am participating in the 52 Week Book Challenge. The Challenge is to read one book each week, to a particular prompt. The thing I most enjoy about this challenge, apart from reading the books, is matching books to the prompts. Its a fun thing to do, […]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Summary Inheritance is the first in The Lost Bride Trilogy, set in multiple time periods, from 1806 to present day. The story starts in 1806, the wedding day of Astrid Poole, the happiest day of her life. Almost immediately after her marriage, and before it can be consummated, she is murdered, and her wedding ring […]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Bighearted, gritty, magical and moving, Lola in the Mirror is the irresistible new novel from international bestselling author of Boy Swallows Universe and All Our Shimmering Skies , Trent Dalton. ‘Mirror, mirror, on the grass, what’s my future? What’s my past? A girl and her mother are on the lam. They’ve been running for […]

Welcome to my Best Bookish Blog. This is a place for readers and lovers of books to come and immerse yourself in book reviews and all things bookish. I have read all books that are reviewed and all reviews are my own work. All genres will be covered, however there will be less of sci-fi […]

In 2025, I am again participating in the 52 Week Book Challenge. The Challenge is to read one book each week, to a particular prompt. The thing I most enjoy about this challenge, apart from reading the books, is matching books to the prompts. Its a fun thing to do, and I often end up […]

 For the past few year, I have read only Christmas books in December. This year, I decided not to, as I was a bit over them. However, during December, I came across two books that changed my mind. I didn’t know much about them, but they seemed like they could be books that I would […]

I can’t believe it’s less than two weeks until Christmas. I’m not sure where this year has gone, but I know that it’s gone very quickly. As the end of the year looms, I find myself feeling quite exhausted and looking forward to a few quiet days, curled up with a book. Bur firstly, it’s […]