May is going to be a fun month as I’ve already got a holiday planned to Amsterdam, as well as many things happening in and around London. Because of expected long train and eurostar journeys, the books I’ve picked are a little chonky as I’ll have time to really get into them. City of Last … View Post
Uptown Oracle Reads… Grow the F*ck Up by Sarah Knight | The Guide on How To Be an Adult and Get Treated Like One โจ
It’s that time of year again, Spring. A season of new beginnings and blossoming into the best version of you ready for summer. So I’ve been reading Grow the F*ck Up, which is a brand new self-help book by Sarah Knight. It’s the ultimate read for someone who’s looking to be independent, resourceful and self-sufficient … View Post
Start of a Chapter | April TBR Pile ๐
It’s finally April and the sun is started to come out more and more in England, and I can not WAIT until I can have my little walks and wanders to find the best spot to sit and read for a bit. This month I’m trying to read a bit more than I normally would … View Post
End of a Chapter | March Wrap Up and Mini Reviews ๐
March was a “eh” month for reading where I have been reading a fair bit, but I just haven’t FINISHED that many books. I’m still reading The Final Empire and I’d start A Day of Fallen Night, both of which are chonky reads and I’m feeling that. But I did manage to finish some smaller … View Post
Women’s Prize for Fiction 2023 | Looking At the Longlist โจ
It’s 2023 and the 28th year of the Women’s Prize for Fiction which spotlights original fiction by women across the world. This years longlist includes 16 fantastic books as judged by previous winning authors. These books will slowly be shortened into a shortlist of just six novels, to be announced on the 26th April. Then … View Post
End of a Chapter | January 2023 Reading Wrap Up and Mini Book Reviews
It’s the end of January and I had a mostly good month of reading, and have been trying hard to stick to my goals for the year. This month I read a total of 11 books, of which 9 were physical books and 2 were on my Kindle. Of those 9 physical books 4 of … View Post