Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein; narrated by Morven Christie and Lucy Gaskell
My Rating:Oct. 11, 1943 A British spy plane crashes in Nazi-occupied France. Its pilot and passenger are best friends. One of the girls has a shot at survival. The other has lost the game before it's...
View ArticleQuote of the Week (88) The Day My Heart Broke
Sometimes he could no longer see the dead. It had begun a month or two previously, in April or May. At first it had only happened occasionally, but now it seemed to be happening more and more. Neil...
View ArticleThe Graveyard Book graphic novels: written by Neil Gaiman; adapted by P....
My Rating:An irresistibly-brilliant graphic novel adaptation of The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman, adapted by award-winning illustrator P. Craig Russell. This is the first of two volumes. Nobody Owens,...
View ArticleQuote of the Week (89) Life
"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it."Ferris Bueller Ferris Bueller's Day Off
View ArticleIn My Library Bag (November)
Hey folks! We're pretending that it's not November because then it will be my birthday and this is going to be an OLD year where I am officially OLD on account of no longer being mid 20's and it will...
View ArticleFriday Night Films: The Way, Way Back
My Rating:Shy 14-year-old Duncan goes on summer vacation with his mother, her overbearing boyfriend, and her boyfriend's daughter. Having a rough time fitting in, Duncan finds an unexpected friend in...
View ArticleQuote of the Week (90) Zeal
“Sometimes, you read a book and it fills you with this weird evangelical zeal, and you become convinced that the shattered world will never be put back together unless and until all living humans read...
View ArticleThe Fault in Our Stars by John Green; narrated by Kate Rudd
My Rating:Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a gorgeous plot...
View ArticleQuote of the Week (91) Coincidence
'Never ignore a coincidence. Unless you're busy. In which case, always ignore a coincidence.'The DoctorDoctor Who The Pandorica Opens
View ArticleThe Assassin's Curse by Cassandra Rose Clarke
My Rating:Ananna of the Tanarau abandons ship when her parents try to marry her off to another pirate clan. But that only prompts the scorned clan to send an assassin after her. When Ananna faces him...
View ArticleFriday Night Films: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part One
My Rating:**Okay kids. Obviously I've seen the movie. So if you haven't seen it yet, maybe wait because I'm gonna be talking about it. Also I'm gonna be talking about what happens in the book, so if...
View ArticleQuote of the Week (92) Bonkers
“I think it's sad when people stop dreaming, or start losing hope. Because holding onto the bonkers dream might just turn out to be the most marvellous thing you ever did.” Miranda HartIs It Just Me?
View ArticleBirthday Wishes
Hello universe, as today is my birthday I would like the following things to happen: 1. For THAT typo in Deathly Hallows to be universally acknowledged and for JK to issue a public apology. 2. For all...
View ArticleIs It Just Me? written and narrated by Miranda Hart
My Rating:Well hello to you dear audiobook browser. Now I have your attention it would be rude if I didn't tell you a little about my literary feast. So, here is the thing: Is it just me or does anyone...
View ArticleQuote of the Week (93) Counting down to Christmas
“There are some wonderful aspects to Christmas. It's magical. And each year, from at least November, well, September, well, if I'm honest, May, I look forward to it hugely.” Miranda HartIs It Just Me?
View ArticleIn My Library Bag (December) THE CHRISTMAS EDITION
OMG YOU GUYS! OMG! It's finally TIME FOR CHRISTMAS AGAIN!!!!!! There's a little bit of festive cheer for you, because my pictures are a bit FAIL on that front. Also, IT'S A BOOK CHRISTMAS TREE THAT IS...
View ArticleQuote of the Week (94) Say Something Cool
Think of something to say. Keep him here. Something funny and interesting and cool."I put my wellies on because I was sure it was going to rain and now my feet are getting horribly moist," Ellie said,...
View ArticleIt Felt Like a Kiss by Sarra Manning
My Rating:Meet Ellie Cohen, one of the most perfect girls in London.Ellie manages a swank Mayfair gallery, but it’s her life that’s a real work of art. Great job, really good hair, loyal friends,...
View ArticleMini Reviews: The Christmas Party by Carole Matthews
My Rating:Louise Young is a devoted single mother whose only priority is providing for her daughter, Mia. Louise has a good job in a huge international corporation and she's grateful for it. The only...
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