The books: Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn (Mystery) The Lies I Tell by Julie Clark (Thriller) Flame in the Dark by Faith Hunter (Fantasy) Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao (Fantasy) The Wolf and the Woodsman by Ava Reid (Fantasy) Persephone Station by Stina Leicht (Science Fiction) The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (Mystery) The Bronzed Beasts by Roshani […]
Self-help
All posts that feature a book from genre self-help
Books on my GoodReads shelves with orange covers!
The books: The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon (Fantasy) She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan (Fantasy) This Woven Kingdom by Tahereh Mafi (Fantasy) Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo (Contemporary) Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn (Mystery) The Recruit by Robert Muchamore (Young Adult) The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware (Mystery) Circe by Madeline Miller (Fantasy) Nocturna […]
Books on my GoodReads shelves with blue covers! (Part 2)
The books: A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman (Contemporary) Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas (Fantasy) The Novice by Taran Matharu (Fantasy) The Young Elites by Marie Lu (Fantasy) Lullaby by Leïla Slimani (Thriller) Switch On Your Brain by Caroline Leaf (Self-help) An American Marriage by Tayari Jones (Contemporary) The Last Black Unicorn by Tiffany Haddish (Memoir) This is How You […]
COME AS YOU ARE by Emily Nagoski
From the start, Emily Nagoski’s writing style is clear and easy to follow. The casual, conversational tone may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but I enjoyed it. This style seemed perfectly suited for communicating science to a general audience in an engaging manner. The stories and recurring metaphors also kept me interested through the information-packed chapters. The only thing that annoyed me was the constant repetition of key concepts, but I understand that this was simply to emphasise these points.
RELATIONSHIP GOALS: HOW TO WIN AT DATING, MARRIAGE, AND SEX by Michael Todd
As someone who was first introduced to Michael Todd through his ‘Relationship Goals’ sermon series, I was really excited when ‘Relationship Goals’ the book was announced. I knew I had to get my hands on the book to revisit the contents of the series.
March 2021 Monthly Spotlight
As we celebrate international women’s day in this month of March, there really is no shortfall of new releases by female authors. Our gals really came through and showed out! Feel free to share a book recommendation by your favourite female author below as you review our top picks and honourable mentions for new releases […]
DECEMBER 2020 Monthly Spotlight
‘Tis the season to read, read and read some more. Merry Bookmas! Why not check out our wish list of books coming out this season that make us very excited:
WHO MOVED MY CHEESE by Spencer Johnson
This is book is a good, quick read that packs a punch; I love the simplicity and clarity it presents.
Centred on change, “who moved my cheese” challenges readers to think differently about change and explains how this mindset shift can equip us for success. Through the central story we learn not to allow fear, particularly fear of change, to hold us back.
