Top 10 Books of 2019

Wow, another year over already and what a year it’s been! Despite being pregnant for 9 months of it and then having a new baby for the remainder, I actually managed to read one book more than last year, ending with a total of 34. I’m still yet to reach…

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10 Mistakes I Made During My First Two Weeks With A Newborn

Those first two weeks with a newborn are a whirlwind, but as a first time mum I learnt a lot from them. After what I would consider to be a pretty easy birth, Phoebe’s first day or two were delightful (albiet sore and undignified). I felt on top of the…

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Review: Starry Eyes by Jenn Bennett

A romantic YA gem that was hidden away on my TBR shelf. Starry Eyes Summary Best-friends-turned-worst-enemies Zorie and Lennon have made an art of avoiding each other. But when a group camping trip goes south, Zorie and Lennon find themselves stranded in the wilderness. Alone. Together. What could possibly go…

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Phoebe’s Birth Story

I have no idea if anyone that reads my blog is interested in my birth story, but I read lots of these whilst I was pregnant with Phoebe and I always wanted to write my own to help me remember it all. I am so, so grateful that my birth…

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Review: My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick

A wonderful, heartfelt YA with incredible characters and a dreamy romance.  My Life Next Door Summary “One thing my mother never knew, and would disapprove of most of all, was that I watched the Garretts. All the time.” The Garretts are everything the Reeds are not. Loud, messy, affectionate. And…

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