I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Each Queen is written by a different YA author giving this a book of feeling like the personal diaries of the 6 wives. Each chapter is concluded with Henry's view on the marriage. The facts and dates are there but you are more intrigued by the voices and how it must have felt at that time to be in the favour (and then out) with the most powerful king.

#DivorcedBeheadedDiedDivorcedBeheadedSurvived #YA #Bookaholic

A very fitting book for my day out with the bestie at Hever Castle. It was a gorgeous day in the sunshine with lots of history surrounding us and I got to read a few pages whilst sitting in the gardens.

#SummerReads #Books #BookNerd #SummerDaysOut #FunInTheSun #History #YA #Culture #HeverCastle #Mazes #Gardens #AnneBoleyn #HenryVIII #Tudors #OneMoreChapter #Bookaholic #LibraryDreams #ReadABook #DivorcedBeheadedDiedDivorcedBeheadedSurvived

A heartbreaking story of family, life, love, loss & discovery. Starting in Afghanistan the story of a brother & his little sister who are torn apart travels through time to Pakistan, Greece, France & America. Those touched by that moment in time tell their own stories of complicated family lives & how they've been shaped by those experiences. Hosseini writes beautifully & with such feeling, I am yet to be disappointed by one of his books.

#Books

I love my daily BookBub emails this is a good one to sign up to as they send you a daily list of recommended ebooks that are normally 99p or free on Amazon linked to your favourite genres. I have got some good bargains from here and thought I'd share today's freebies that look pretty good. To sign up visit https://www.bookbub.com/welcome

#Books #BookNerd #Bookaholic #TBR #eBooks #Kindle #Freebies #ReadABook

#weekendreads @rachelsbrittain

1. Tagged book and it is captivating
2. "So, then. You want a story and I will tell you one. But just the one."
3. I really enjoyed The Silence by Tim Lebbon but the tagged book is sooo good

#SummerReads #Books #BookNerd #SundayReading #Bookaholic #ReadingDay #Tea #Reading #ReadersLiveAThousandLives #Transported #FarFlungPlaces

Wanted to share with all you lovely Littens, this ebook will be free on the 3rd of July. It is one of my favourite books and I recommend it to all epic fantasy fans. Ian Irvine has got some fantastic fantasy series, all of which I've devoured. Enjoy!

#Freebies #FreeBooks #eBook #Fantasy #Books #BookNerd #ReadABook #Bookaholic

Starting this gem today, I've read Hosseini's other books and loved them. Settling in on the train for an hour of reading before another busy day

#ReadABook #ReadingCommuter #NearlyTheEndOfTerm #books #BookNerd #ReadABook #Bookaholic #SummerReads #afghanistan #OffToAnotherPlace #ReadersLiveAThousandLives #Readers #BookObsessed

A good instalment of the Rivers of London series. Aaronovitch always does his research and cleverly uses history to shape his stories. I like the characters and how the plot flows from one book to the next. The only thing with this book it felt a little disjointed in places and I often felt like I'd skipped a page as suddenly the subject changed or the action began. For that reason it is a 3.5 🌟 review for this book.

#Books #BookNerd #Bookaholic

Loving all the #StaycationInTime posts @Chrissyreadit

Saw this post from @jenniferw88 and had to join in

1. Definitely sweet
2. Liquorice
3. Tea
4. Tea Bags
5. Assam, Mocha Chai, Chai Tea, Peppermint, lemon (not green tea though 🤢)

#TeaSolvesEverything #Cuppa #Tea #WhenInDoubtPutTheKettleOn #Reading #Travel #UnknownDestination #TimeTravel #books #BookNerd #ReadABook #Bookaholic

#HelloThursday @wanderinglynn

Hello
My name is Claire
You killed my lessons
Prepare to be able to provide a chair or stool

Haha I wonder what sector I work in? This has really made me chuckle coz I was reminded of this....They call me "Hell", They call me "Stacey", They call me "her", They call me "Jane", That's not my name....er wait that last one sounds right...

#ThatsNotMyName #TheTingTings #Music #OneHitWonders

"Often times the answer is not worth the question."

#QuotesToLiveBy #Quotes #books #BookNerd #ReadABook #Bookaholic #Magic #magicians #Reading #BookQuotes #Wise

Considering a trip to the Middle East for @jenniferw88 just wondering where the pin will land? 📍

@Chrissyreadit #StaycationInTimeSwap #sits

#MiddleEastAdventures #Books #BookNerd #ReadABook #Bookaholic #TooManyBooksNotEnoughTime #AReaderLivesAThousandLives

What you saying about us Basildon girls Aaronovitch? Blooming cheek 🤣

#ProudToBeFromEssex #Reputation #EssexGirlsUnite #BasildonBornAndBred #WhenInRome #Books #BookNerd #ReadABook #Bookaholic #Fantasy #RiversOfLondon #Reading #FunnyQuotes

How is it Monday? Kick starting my week off with a few chapters on my way to work. I'm really enjoying the 8th book in this series, Aaronovitch mixes history, magic and police work brilliantly. I had to use my Gandalf bookmark for this book about Met Police Wizards 🧙‍♂️

#ReadingCommuter #books #BookNerd #ReadABook #Bookaholic #Wizards #Detective #Fantasy #History #London #SeriesRead #Magic #CaseToSolve #BookNerd

So many book ideas running through my head for @jenniferw88 ...do I share some of my favourite reads with you or find something brand new.... I apologise now for becoming a Listy and Goodreads Stalker so I can find the perfect swap

Thank you @Chrissyreadit for setting this up

#LitsySwaps #StaycationInTimeSwap #sits #Books #BookNerd #ReadABook #Bookaholic

Really enjoyed this book. There was a lot of suspense as the family try to escape the monsters Lebbon had kept it realistic with no heroics. I was constantly thinking what would I do? I felt the panic & fear as I was reading, it kept me glued to the story. Now to watch the Netflix film to see the adaptation of a British story

#Horror #Monsters #Books #BookNerd #ReadABook #Bookaholic #BookVfilm #Survival #Sshhh #ReadingDay #Reading #Suspense

This book made me ugly cry on the train home, thank goodness for sunglasses. Spoiler comment added in case you need to check what you might face when reading this; it won't spoil the book.

This is a heart racing apocalyptic horror, it's sooo good.

#Horror #Apocalypse #Monsters #UglyCrying #EdgeOfYourSeat #Books #BookNerd #ReadABook #Bookaholic #ReadingCommuter

Just watched Baz Luhrmann's Romeo and Juliet with a live choir at Union Chapel in Islington. It was so good and the venue was stunning will definitely be looking out for more Backyard Cinema events.

"Parting is such sweet sorrow, That I shall say good night till it be morrow."

#PlayVsFilm #Shakespeare #Culture #LiveMusic #Books #BookNerd #ReadABook #Bookaholic #Reading #BestFriendsDayOut #BackyardCinema #SomeVoices #Choirs #WhenDovesCry

Next read before I watch the Netflix film

#Bookaholic #Books #BookNerd #BookVsFilm #BookObsessed #Thriller #Horror #Chilling #ReadingDay #ReadABook #SpringReads

Second instalment that comes in second. This is a love story first and a fantasy second which has knocked my rating down to 3.5 🌟. It was a good read and I loved the world Laini Taylor has created. There is a lot of scope to turn this world and wealth of characters into a fantastic series.

#Fantasy #Books #BookNerd #YA #lovestories #Bookaholic #SpringReads #ReadingDay #adventure #FarAwayWorlds #Imagination #Magic #FairyTales #BeautifulCovers

Spending a bit of time today sorting out my diary and most importantly updating my book tracker with the 14 books so far this year. As they say a Sunday well spent brings a week of content. Bit of reading later of the tagged book for added contentment

Have a wonderful Sunday Littens 😊

#SundayReading #PlannerTime #ErinCondrenPlanners #LoveToBeOrganised #Books #BookNerd #ReadABook #Bookaholic #WeekendAllBooked #Content #BookTracker #SpringReads

This book is brilliant. Laini Taylor is a master storyteller. The characters are well written with a mix of the heroic, damaged and villainous. I didn't want to put this book down as the story swept me away. With a sucker punch ending I'm so glad I have the second book on my TBR pile

#5StarReview #Books #BookNerd #ReadABook #Bookaholic #Fantasy #YA #FavBookOf2019SoFar #Epic #SpringReads #GetReading #NextPlease #Duology #Gods #Monsters #FairyTales

So Sunday plans are tea and reading, I haven't stopped sneezing since I woke up...just hoping it's hayfever and not the lurgie🤧.

I'm really getting into this story, it has some great characters and a promising mystery adventure with monsters & gods a plenty.

#SundaysAreMadeForReading #ReadingDay #Reading #ReadABook #Bookaholic #Books #BookNerd #TooManyBooksNotEnoughTime #WishingFor3DayWknds #Fantasy #Tea #Sneeze #SpringReads #SpringSunshine

"Lazlo couldn't have belonged at the library more truly if he were a book himself."

Love this passage introducing the adult Lazlo and his love of books

#Quotes #BookLovers #Books #BookNerd #ReadABook #Bookaholic #ReadingCommuter #BookDreams #Dreamer #NoseInABook #SpringReads #YA #Fantasy

On a wet and windy morning commute I'm starting Strange the Dreamer, just need to keep my expectations under control. I loved The Daughter of Smoke & Bones so have high hopes

#Books #BookNerd #Bookaholic #MorningCommute #ReadABook #Read #ReadingCommuter #BritishWeather #YA #Fantasy

#MayMadness #Recommendays
@Clwojick @TheReadingMermaid @RadicalReader

I love this series and any fantasy book by Ian Irvine. I even got my mum hooked on his books which says a lot as my mum never reads fantasy. This series is an epic adventure with strong female characters. There are battles, magic and suspense. With 4 books to get your teeth into what are you waiting for?

#BookNerd #Bookaholic #fantasy #FavouriteReads #SeriesRead #GetReading

What will we do when the sea levels rise? What will become of humanity? This book offers a version of that future told through the eyes of Kavanagh a lad sent to defend the Wall from the Others. People are sent to the Wall, they have to survive 2 yrs in the cold hoping that the Others don't make it over the Wall. Fans of dystopian novels will enjoy this, I did.

#Dystopian #Future #ReadABook #BookNerd #Bookaholic #Books #Defenders #Survival

Interesting concept and quick novella read. There was a little too much on the psychology of the test rather than a focus on the characters.

#Science #SciFi #ReadABook #Bookaholic #Books #BookNerd

DCI Foster is on the hunt for a murderer but this one isn't straight forward and deception comes from the most unexpected places. A different but good instalment with good pace and twists & turns. I love a good crime thriller series and Robert Bryndza delivers with Detective Erika Foster. Book 6 here I come...

#Bookaholic #Books #BookNerd #Crime #Thriller #Detective #WeekendAllBooked #ReadingDay #ReadABook

I couldn't resist this beautiful book. The hardback is stunning with a gorgeous embossed cover...the photos do not do this book justice. I'm a sucker for a gorgeous eye-catching cover. Looking forward to reading this intriguing story

#books #BookNerd #Bookaholic #BeautifulCovers #Binding #Reading #ReadABook #BookShoping #NewBookSmell #StunningCovers #BookMaking #NoFilter

Another fantastic instalment from Bryndza. This series has great characters that I've really come to like. There is a realistic feel to the investigation which makes the story grip you. Evil murderers you want caught and victims you want justice for. Bryndza has a talent for thrillers so onto Book Five....

#Books #BookNerd #WeekendAllBooked #Lazyday #Thriller #MurderMystery #SerialKillers #Detective #Bookaholic #FavouriteReads #SeriesRead #Kindle

Next on my Kindle...loving this series Foster is a love/hate character who with lots of challenges gets her murderer every time

#Books #BookNerd #Bookaholic #Books #SpringReads #ReadABook #readingjourneys #Detective #Murder #Police #Mystery #Thriller #Foster #SeriesRead #SerialKillers #GrabABook #Kindle #TooManyBooksNotEnoughTime

OMG this is a really good book. It is chilling and scary that this could happen to women. Relatable lead who asks the questions of herself we would/do ask of ourselves about equality. Good thriller running through it, some edge of the seat moments. Giving 4 🌟as one bit felt a little rushed (no spoilers 😉)

#Books #BookNerd #Bookaholic #Books #Thriller #Equality #ReadABook

1) Vox📚 - It is so good so far
2) The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 🎬- plan to watch The Battle of the Five Armies later. Love these films LOTR next 😍
3) A cup of tea - good for the soul and there isn't anything a cup of tea hasn't made better

#WeekendReads #WeekendAllBooked #Lazyday #Books #BookNerd #ReadABook #SundayReading #Bookaholic #BookVfilm
@rachelsbrittain

1) Saturday - get a lay in and the knowledge you still have another day before the daily grind starts again
2) At the mo it's George Ezra but so many Annie Lennox, Alisha's Attic, Elton John, Take That....
3) Conference on ending Gang & Youth Violence
4) tagged 📚

#PreMonday #Books #BookNerd #ReadABook #SundayReading #WeekendAllBooked #Lazyday #ReadingDay
@pepsicola

A murder mystery with time travellers intermingling, maybe interfering is a better word, with the lives of people. The characters are well written and there is intrigue that kept me reading. I liked that the chapters were from different characters, this kept a good pace to thw story. There was something missing though and I haven't quite put my finger on it yet....

#BookNerd #ReadABook #Bookaholic #Books #TimeTravel #Commute #Reading

This is a powerful book which every person should read! We should be talking about the issues in this book. The relevance is felt in every city all over the world and everyone can see the part they are playing in these issues. I will be reading this with my students as a way to read it forward

3.5 ⭐ An interesting look into the UK law system and the cases presented daily involving people from all walks of life. Written in an accessible style with good footnotes to explain the law, Sarah invites us into her world where she has had to overcome her own values & beliefs to defend and support people through the law system. Enjoyed this book and the range of cases presented were varied keeping my interest.

#Reading #RealLife #books #BookNerd

A simple murder mystery with a good writing style. Flipping back & forth between the past and present a story of many mysteries emerge. I would have liked a bit more suspense & maybe a cliffhanger rather than a "and done" ending. Not bad but not memorable either - 3 ⭐

Lazing in bed this Sunday with a cup of tea and a book. Enjoying this so far, has a slight Stephen King 'It' feel to it, definitely creepy

Have a fab Sunday Littens

#SundayReading #WeekendAllBooked #Lazyday #Books #BookNerd #ReadABook #BookObsessed #Bookaholic #ReadingDay #Tea #Reading #Mystery #Chilling #Murder #WhoDunnit #Creepy #80s #CurrentRead

Amazon First Read for February chosen....another for the TBR pile 😏

#Kindle #Books #eBooks #TBR #Bookaholic #BookNerd #ReadABook #Amazon #GetReading #Freebies #LotsToRead #BookObsessed #BooksOfLitsy #GetMeABook #BookPictures #ReadingDay #PageTurner #Escapism #Litsy #ReadingHabits #WeekendAllBooked

Saw this on Pinterest and had to share 😆😁

#Truth #BookLover #BookNerd #ReadABook #Books #Bookaholic #Reading #Life #Obstacles #KeepCalmAndReadABook #MeTime #Calm #Happy #NothingLikeAGoodBook #Escapism #Litsy #ReadingGoals

This is a book from one of the UK's leading Forensic Pathologists who has performed over 23,000 post mortems in his distinguished career. He has been the lead on sudden deaths, murders, tragic accidents & horrific terrorist attacks yet the compassion he shows for victims & their families never wanes. This is a fascinating read with so many cases that people across the world will remember. Definitely a good read.

#Books #BookNerd #Bookaholic

According to science this is the happiest song
https://youtu.be/HgzGwKwLmgM
So on what is known as Blue Monday, shake it off, sing at the top of your voice, dance around the room and generally feel happy because you are wonderful and beautiful.
Have a great Monday Littens 😁

#HappyMonday #Positivity #FeelGoodMusic #DanceLikeNooneIsWatching #SingAlong #Queen #Happy

The best mug EVER!!

#HarryPotter #Mug #Tea #Magic #PutTheKettleOn #ArthurWeasley #Bookishly #BookNerd #ReadABook #Books #Bookaholic #FavouriteReads

Starting this book today. I have wanted to read it for a while and it is not disappointing so far. It is a good follow up to the detective book

#TBRPile #books #BookNerd #ReadABook #Bookaholic #Pathology #Doctors #MurderMystery #SerialKillers #Detective #WeekendAllBooked

Another great instalment featuring DCI Foster. A good detective mystery solving cold cases and facing danger all around. Enjoying this series onto Book 4.

Good morning Littens,

There is a beautiful sunrise over the estuary this morning (photo doesn't do it justice) as I start my commute to work. I love getting the train because I can read! This book is goood...so many twists and turns in this cold case detective mystery.

Have a great day everyone 😁

#DailyCommute #sunrise #books #BookNerd #ReadABook #Bookaholic #ReadingCommuter #TrainJourney

"Nitwit! Blubber! Oddment! Tweak!"

Welcome @claire0781 & @Ermintrude to Litsy!

#BookNerdsUnite #BookBuddies #Bookaholic #Books #BookNerd #ReadABook #Friends #NewLittens #Litsy

Started this on my train ride home and I am already in a state of grippedness.

#MurderMystery #SerialKillers #Books #BookNerd #ReadABook #DCIFoster #RobertBryndza #Grippedness #Suspense #ColdCase #Detective #Bookaholic