That's more like it! This book is much more up my street, there is far off lands, folklore, magic and a strong female lead. The City Of Brass has got me hooked so I'm snuggled under a blanket hiding from the rain and an impending Monday morning with my nose stuck in a book 🤓📚📖😁

#Reading #ReadersLiveAThousandLives #Books #BookNerd #ReadABook #Bookaholic #Fantasy #Magic #Egypt #Djinn #FlyingCarpets #Cairo #Folklore

Well...this isn t my kind of book. It's not badly written I was just bored and life is too short to be stuck reading a book I couldn't get into or find myself caring what happened next. I think this is a case of historical fiction mismatch.

#NotForMe #Bailed #Historical #FindMeAnotherBookToRead #BookMismatch #Books #LifeIsTooShort #Reading

Good morning Littens

Starting the day with a few chapters of this book. Looking forward to reading this one.

Have a great day everyone x

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The back blurb gives the impression this book will be a thriller to rival The Shining but NO! It is a dull, confusing read. The story weaves itself to an odd conclusion that has left me thinking why did I bother reading this? The characters are blah & the plot is boring with little suspense when there is so much potential for the concept. It's been a long time since I've poopooed a book but I have to with this one, so disappointing.

#Disappointed

Good morning Littens

Back to the commute this morning so picked up this thriller to start the day. Heard good reviews and a few mixed about this book. I do like thriller and a bit of apocalyptic survivor stories.

Have a good day everyone x

#ReadABook #ReadingCommuter #BookNerd #Bookaholic #Thriller #read #Books #Survival #MurderMystery

Moran has taken what we know about Nefertiti & the 18th Dynasty to create a novel full of political intrigue with alliances that change suddenly whilst people are ruled by a zealous Pharaoh & narcissistic Queen. I was swept away by this book as Mutnodjmet recounts her time living in the shadow of Nefertiti; her innocence offers a balanced view to the cruelty of royalty & politics.

#StaycationInTimeSwap #Books #AncientEgypt #Nefertiti #History

Enjoying a steaming cup of tea in my new Captain America 🇺🇸 mug my brother got me from Disneyland Paris 💖

I'm really enjoying the tagged book. There is so much royal court politics with lies, alliances & plots. The twisted deeds & narcissism are keeping me hooked.

#WeekendAllBooked #Lazyday #books #BookNerd #ReadABook #Bookaholic #Tea #Reading #ReadersLiveAThousandLives #Egypt #Nefertiti #RoyalLives #Plot #Politics #narcissism #pharoah #Queen

Trying to keep cool on this August Bank Holiday, it's hit 30°c which for us Brits is a tad warm😓 but I've solved it...find a spot by the fan and read the afternoon away.

This book is good so far, I never knew Nefertiti was so manipulative and politically minded even at the age of 16. Hearing the story from the younger sister, Mutnodjmet, offers an innocence to the tale but how long till she is corrupted by the court?

#WeekendAllBooked #BookNerd

Another great Orphan X novel from Hurwitz. Lots of twists and turns as Orphan X narrows in on the truth around his first mission and why the President of the United States would want him dead for an assassination in 1997. Hurwitz writes with a pace that gets your heart thumping as X fights his way to a thrilling conclusion. With lots of action and suspense this is a fantastic series...how long before Netflix get their hands on the Nowhere Man?

To @jenniferw88

Thank you so much for the amazing box of wonders that you sent me for the #StaycationInTimeSwap. The books you've sent me are PERFECT 😍 and I can't wait to delve into the pages. The bookmarks are genius 😃 and those earrings are beautiful.
Thank you so much. I hope you enjoy opening your #SITS gifts.

Such a fantastic unique swap, thank you @Chrissyreadit

Love Janey x

#ReadersLiveAThousandLives #ReadABook #Bookaholic #TBR

After a day of cleaning I am going to read for a bit whilst having a cuppa. Really enjoying this instalment; Orphan X is a great lead with a Jason Bourne feel to his skill set & damaged soul but with a different motive - to kill the President!

Hope you are all having a fantastic Saturday with a few chapters fitted in & lots of sunshine 🌞

#WhatAreYouReading #Books #BookNerd #ReadABook #Bookaholic #BookObsessed #Readers #WeekendAllBooked

HAPPY BOOK LOVERS DAY!

Wishing all Littens a wonderful Book Lovers Day. May your day be filled with many chapters and a few more 🤩💖📚

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Hello Littens

Just come across this great book competition but it's only open to American book lovers. 50 books and a pair of AirPods up for grabs got to be worth a punt 😁📚 Good Luck

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/c/2019-get-outside-and-read-sweeps/?ref=PRH89... dedicated Penguin Random House sweeps 8/6/19&utm_term=Books confirmed

🤩😂😍😁

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Cor blimey! What a jolly good book that was.
Dear Mrs Bird is a book all about the power of words and small acts of kindness to strangers. AJ Pearce does a wonderful job of setting the scene and immersing you in 1940's Britain. The characters are well written and very loveable. This is a dear little book that makes you want to get your pen and stationary out to write copious amounts of letters.

#SummerReads #Books #BookNerd #ReadABook #ReadingDay

Good morning Littens. Hope you have a wonderful Sunday planned. I'm chilling in the garden surrounded by beautiful blooms and getting a few chapters in. This book is delightful, the characters scream 1940's and AJ Pearce has done a very good job of setting the scene in war time Britain with the clever use of language and phrases...crikey!

#SummerReads #SummerInBloom #SundayReading #Bookaholic #Books #BookNerd #TooManyBooksNotEnoughTime #NoFilter

I may have had a little book splurge...just a little one. A few bargains and a few that have been on my TBR pile for a while. Better get reading.........

#BookHaul #Books #BookNerd #ReadABook #Bookaholic #TBR #Shopping #TooManyBooksNotEnoughTime #ReadingDay #Tea #Reading #ReadersLiveAThousandLives #GetMeMoreBooks #BringMeMyBook #Blake #Kara #Hurwitz #Fry #Brown #Barrister #Splurge #NewBookSmell #Newbook #MoreShelvesNeeded

All wrapped and packed ready to go! A box if goodies for @jenniferw88 let's hope you love what's inside 😁 just got to pick a good date to get it delivered it to you by the 14th August ✉📦🚚

Thank you @Chrissyreadit for putting this great swap together I've had fun collecting the gifts & choosing the books

#StaycationInTimeswap #Sits #LitsySwaps #LitsyLove #Books #TheJollyPostman #OutForDelivery #BookNerd #ReadABook #Bookaholic

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