Bookish Lifestyle

Journeys Through Time and Knowledge: Exploring the World’s Most Famous Libraries 📚

Libraries are more than just buildings filled with books; they are sanctuaries of knowledge, guardians of history, and havens for the curious mind. From ancient repositories of scrolls to modern architectural marvels, libraries around the world offer a glimpse into humanity’s collective wisdom and imagination. In this blog post, I invite you to embark on…
Fantasy Frenzy: What is the Fantasy Genre?

Welcome, fellow adventurers, to the wondrous realm of fantasy literature—a realm where magic reigns supreme, mythical creatures roam free, and heroes embark on epic quests that defy the imagination. In today’s post, we invite you to join us we dive headfirst into the enchanting worlds of fantasy, exploring the diverse subgenres, tropes. standout authors, and…
Seasonal Reading Challenge: Spring Cleaning 🌸🐰

Hello, fellow bookworms! As the days grow longer and the air fills with the sweet scent of blossoms, we welcome the arrival of spring. Along with the season of renewal comes the perfect opportunity to refresh our reading habits and embark on an adventure with a seasonal twist. That’s right—it’s time for the Spring Cleaning…
London Literature Festival 2023 | What You Need to Know 📚

London Literature Festival unites readers of every age to celebrate the written and spoken word. It’s the longest-running celebration of the written and spoken word of its kind in the capital and 2023 marks its 16th edition.
Exploring Bookshops | Waterstones, Gower Street, London 📍

Some days you just need to treat yourself after work, and so I wandered right past my tube stop and into the arms of a bookstore. The store I chose was Waterstoens, Gower Street firstly because it was within walking distance and secondly because I’d heard someone say it’s the largest store with a second…
Staying in a Hobbit House in the UK | The Perfect Cosy Tolkien Holiday Home In Southern England

If you’ve ever dreamed of stepping into the world of J.R.R. Tolkien, there’s no need to travel all the way to New Zealand. Right here in the UK, nestled in the beautiful Sussex countryside, you can immerse yourself in the magic of Middle-Earth with a stay in a real-life Hobbit House. This cosy and enchanting…
Book Adaptations of 2022

With so many films and shows being put on pause during the pandemic, we’ve been avidly awaiting some of these book adaptations for a while. From high fantasy to contemporary there’s something for everyone coming in 2022. The Shining Girls The Shining Girls by Laura Beukes ¬ (Affiliate Links) Release Date: TBC 2022 In 2020,…
A Day in Whitby

The end seems to be in sight for getting out of the house, and I’m excited to start going on day and weekend trips around the UK. One of the places I visited a couple of years back that I’d love to return to and explore is Whitby in North Yorkshire. It’s the “birth place”…
A Year of Trading 212 | Why Investing During the Lockdown Earned Me More Than Any Bank Could Offer

So I thought about investing in stocks and shares, and I found out about Trading212 which is an app (although there’s also a desktop version!) which allows you to invest in multiple ways, in a variety of assets and industries. I started writing about my journey of investing small amounts every month last year too.…