My first thought while reading Noteworthy was that it connected with both Pitch Perfect and She’s the Man. As I love both of these films, I knew then that I would love this book. I loved the discussion about being feminine that Jordan has in her head. I feel like it’s a really important point … View Post
Archives for April 2017
Uptown Oracle Reads… The Art of Lord of The Rings
Pretty much anyone who knows me, knows how much I love The Lord of the Rings. I have watched the extended edition films over and over again. I’ve also had the books for a good ten years, my copies look slightly battered now. I was lucky enough to get The Art of Lord of the … View Post
Manage That TBR Pile
My to-be-read pile is always growing. Sometimes I just take a wander in a bookshop and then oops I’ve bought a new book. NetGalley is a killer as I love requesting books – but I really need to stop. I also have family members who give me free books. Then of course there’s Amazon and other … View Post
A Day In North Wales
With a long Easter break and an upcoming shorter summer due to starting work, I decided to visit family early this year. With the stunning North Wales countryside a simple train journey away, I spent 2 nights staying with my aunt. Although catching up was the main reason, as a family we can’t not visit … View Post
Uptown Oracle Reads… All The Places I’ve Ever Lived
I received All The Places I’ve Ever Lived* by David Gaffney as an e-book from the publisher via Netgalley. This is an unbiased and honest review. I found this book… strange. But in a good way. It’s got mass murder, a ghost who isn’t really a ghost? time travel and some teen drama as well. When I … View Post
The Best TV Shows to Binge Watch
Do you ever feel like you have nothing to watch? I always seem to sit scrolling through Netflix trying to find something new to watch, and then sometimes I just dont feel like it. I know me, and I know the shows I do like. Some are a lot easier to binge watch when you … View Post