I've been working at my local library for quite a few months now and in the time I've been there I have given the YA section of the library quite a big face-lift. The YA section is only very small so I don't have much area to work with. I love making new designs and… Continue reading A Tour of the YA Section of the Library
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Over the Top – Jonathan Van Ness
Jonathan Van Ness grew up in a small Midwestern town that didn't quite understand why he was so over the top. JVN was an easy target and endured years of judgement, ridicule and trauma all because he was gay, but none of it crushed his unique and effervescent spirit. JVN's memoir Over the Top uncovers… Continue reading Over the Top – Jonathan Van Ness
The Places I’ve Cried in Public – Book Event Recap
A couple of weeks ago I attended an event which I have been looking forward to for a little while now. That event was the Holly Bourne, The Places I've Cried in Public event at Waterstones Manchester Deansgate. It was such a wonderful event and I wanted to do a little recap of it all,… Continue reading The Places I’ve Cried in Public – Book Event Recap
The Places I’ve Cried in Public – Holly Bourne
Amelie loved Reese. She though he loved her. She is now starting to realise love isn't supposed to hurt like this. So, Amelie is retracing their story and untangling what happened by revisiting all the places that made her cry. If she works out what went wrong, perhaps she can finally learn to get over… Continue reading The Places I’ve Cried in Public – Holly Bourne
What Happened in October?
October has been another very busy and hectic month for me, it has had its big ups and it has had its big downs. I will go into more detail throughout this post! Here is what happened in October! I have read quite a few books throughout October and I am extremely happy with what… Continue reading What Happened in October?
Speak – Laurie Halse Anderson
Thank you to the publisher who gifted me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Melinda is a friendless, outcast all because she bust an end-of-summer party, by calling the cops, so now no one will talk to her, let alone speak to her. As time passes, she becomes increasingly isolated… Continue reading Speak – Laurie Halse Anderson
The Miseducation of Cameron Post – Film Review
I am back once again with another film review. If you didn't already know I have been watching a YA film adaptation every month and then reviewing it. This month I watched The Miseducation of Cameron Post! This is a film adaptation of the novel of the same name by Emily M. Danforth. I have… Continue reading The Miseducation of Cameron Post – Film Review
Must-Read Sci-Fi/Dystopian YA – Part Two
A couple of days ago I posted a little post that included a few YA sci-fi and dystopian books I would class as must-read books. This was part of a two part post and this is going to be part two! I have even more YA sci-fi and dystopian books that I want to recommend!… Continue reading Must-Read Sci-Fi/Dystopian YA – Part Two
Must Read Sci-Fi/Dystopian YA – Part One
I have been loving doing these two part series in which I recommend some books or films based on a topic! My last series was all about Must-Watch YA Films! This month I wanted to talk about and recommend some must-read sci-fi and dystopian YA books! I love reading sci-fi and dystopian novels and wanted to… Continue reading Must Read Sci-Fi/Dystopian YA – Part One
Trip to Edinburgh – Recap
Not long ago I went on a weekend break to Edinburgh with my boyfriend David to celebrate my 22nd birthday and just have an excellent weekend together. This was my second time visiting Edinburgh. The last time I went I was a lot younger and ended up being quite ill whilst there so I wanted… Continue reading Trip to Edinburgh – Recap
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