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      • 1 Star/Did Not Finish1 Star reads and books I didn’t finish. I use this for books I couldn’t finish. If I finished a book, it meant it was passable at least so deserves an extra star! It is very rare that I need to do this, I’m good at knowing my own taste. Usually if  a book got this rating I’d made a miscalculation when I picked it up! I have a whole post about how I rate books and my reading preferences.
      • 2 Stars2 out of 5 star  book reviews. I finished the book but it felt like a struggle, and I probably ended up skim reading a lot of it just to get though the thing. I have a whole post about how I rate books and my reading preferences.
      • 3 Stars3 out of 5 star book reviews. These are middle-of-the-road books. Nothing that got me excited, but they were fine and I probably had a good time reading most of it. I have a whole post about how I rate books and my reading preferences.
      • 4 Stars4 out of 5 star book reviews. I had a good time reading it, I felt like I got something out of the experience and I’d recommend it to other people. I have a whole post about how I rate books and my reading preferences.
      • 5 Stars5 out of 5 star book reviews. I got super excited about it! I’ll buy a hard copy for my library, and I’ll likely read it again. Sometimes for these books, I’ll write up a longer review with analysis. I have a whole post about how I rate books and my reading preferences.
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Reading Roundup: August 2023

Reading Roundup: August 2023

Posted inBooks, Reading RoundupSeptember 4, 2023
In August I read 4 books and abandoned one - not bad!
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A Perfect Sunny Weekend in Liverpool

A Perfect Sunny Weekend in Liverpool

Posted inBlogSeptember 4, 2023
We had a wonderful weekend in Liverpool! Here are a few snaps and highlights
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You and Me on Vacation by Emily Henry. Did Not Finish (DNF) Mini Review. Genre: Romantic Comedy, Chick Lit Positives: + Emily Henry is an engaging writer. Flows well, easy to read. It just has all the tropes that I hate! Negatives: - Could not stand Poppy. - Did not believe the friendship between her and Alex could have lasted 12 years. - No chemistry on the page. - Nothing happened in first 25%, it is so boring. - It is the anti-Book Lovers (which I loved so much!).

You and Me on Vacation by Emily Henry

Posted in1 Star/Did Not Finish, Book ReviewsAugust 27, 2023
Annoying characters, all the tropes I hate and worst of all it was boring! 💀DNF
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[B]log jam

Blog Jam

Posted inBlogAugust 27, 2023
I have more ideas then I have had the time to write.
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A Certain Hunger by Chelsea G. Summers

A Certain Hunger by Chelsea G. Summers

Posted in4 Stars, Book ReviewsAugust 22, 2023
Dark, twisted humour with a murderous narrator is my favourite flavour 🍽️ - ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5 Stars
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Invisible Girl by Lisa Jewell 4/5 Stars Mini Review, Audiobook

Invisible Girl by Lisa Jewell

Posted in4 Stars, Book ReviewsAugust 21, 2023
My second Lisa Jewell, and it was another gripping, twisty mystery! - ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5 Stars
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What do you love about where you live?

What do you love about where you live?

Posted inBlogAugust 20, 2023
I haven't dipped into daily prompts yet on this blog, but it's a Sunday morning and this prompt fits into topics I've been circling lately, so let's give it a try!
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Preparing for Job Interview Success with Obsidian!

Preparing for Job Interview Success with Obsidian!

Posted inLifeAugust 19, 2023
Using Obsidian to gather my thoughts, and examples, helped me feel more confident in my last job interview
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Shock and Awe as Job Interview Results in Job Offer Success

Shock and Awe as Job Interview Results in Job Offer Success

Posted inBlogAugust 18, 2023
I only bloody did it 🏆 And now am ready to collapse into the weekend 🍕📺🥂
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The Night She Disappeared by Lisa Jewell

The Night She Disappeared by Lisa Jewell

Posted in5 Stars, Book ReviewsAugust 15, 2023
Gripping mystery and brilliantly narrated Audiobook! - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 Stars
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