Thursday, 20 August 2020
Bout of Books 29 Day 2 & 3 Update
Ok we are combining days 2 and 3 which gives you an indication of just how busy day 3 was. I don't think I've missed posting an update before, even when I was working full time so...
I combined days 2 and 3 instagram challenges into 1 today so why not do the same with the updates? I did manage to join in with 2 reading in place sprints on day 2 and 1 on day 3 so I'm not doing too badly.
If it helps you out any further, I spent so much time in the car yesterday that I listened to a whole audiobook. The good news is though, I am still a book ahead of my goal despite not making any further progress with my ebook thinking that I would have finished it by now. Don't read and drive people!
Reading Update
On day 2 I read the other 50% of this one equating to 160 pages.
On Day 2 I read another 20% of this one equating to 76 pages
On day 2 I read all of this-256 pages
On day 3 I listened to all of this-302 pages
Pages Read Today: 794
Pages Read This Week: 1305
Complete Books Finished: 4
Review: Our Story by Miranda Dickinson
Otty has just landed her dream job. She's about to join the writing team of one of the most respected showrunners in TV. And then the night before her first day, she's evicted from her flat.
Joe has been working with Russell for years. He's the best writer on his team, but lately something has been off. He's trying to get his mojo back, but when his flatmate moves out without warning he has other things to worry about.
Otty moving into Joe's house seems like the perfect solution to both their problems, but neither is prepared for what happens next. Paired together in the writing room, their obvious chemistry sparks from the page and they are the writing duo to beat. But their relationship off the page is an entirely different story, and neither of them can figure out why.
And suddenly the question isn't, will they, or won't they? It's why won't they?
An epic and modern love story for our times, we will all see ourselves reflected in Otty and Joe. We are our own biggest barriers and this novel explores what happens when we get out of our own way. And it is glorious.
Review: This was one of those books that played out in front of my eyes like a movie. Not only was it based in that industry but it really did feel like I was binge watching The Bold Type or 30 Rock, I loved it and it felt like a very special book because of the way it was formatted.
This book has all of Miranda Dickinson's trademark warmth and humour. It has some fabulous Midlands phrases in there, it's set in and around Birmingham and of course it has a frustratingly slow burn romance in there. But this book is just such a great example of what can happen when you follow your dreams, not matter how many people around you may doubt you or try and discourage you. I loved this message of going for what you want, having confidence in yourself and being an independent person even when other try to hold you back.
It was such a pleasure to meet Joe and Otty. I love Otty's name I have to say. As someone with an unusual name myself I always do a little cheer when someone else in a book has an unusual name because we are a dying breed! The opening of Otty's story reminded me a lot of the movie While You Were Sleeping and then from there on in I pictured her a the heroine of her own comeback story. I love that Otty has a past but that she is following her dreams and making it happen later into her life.
Joe is a really interesting character. I liked that he seems like a typical writer in the industry, a male-dominated industry, but we discover hidden depths to our Joe. In many ways I felt like Joe was more the underdog of this story than Otty was, someone which is unusual to find in a romcom. He is such a complex fellow and I know you're going to love getting to know him.
There are some seriously frustrating moments in this book when it comes to characters realising things, whether that's their true potential or whether that is what is right in front of their faces but boy does that make you keep turning the pages. I know you're going to love this story. It really is a modern classic that I know I will revisit again in the future.
Wednesday, 19 August 2020
Guest Review: Christmas at Butterfly Cove by Sarah Bennett
All she wants for Christmas…
When talented artist Nee Sutherland returns to Butterfly Cove for her sister’s wedding, it’s only a matter of time before she has to face her own bridegroom – Luke Spenser – the man she impulsively married, then left in the middle of the night.
Nee hasn’t picked up her paintbrushes in months, a part of her is broken. She knows Luke might never forgive her, leaving him was the biggest mistake of her life – but could coming home for Christmas be the best decision she’s ever made?
Maybe all she needs is a little Christmas miracle…
Review: This is the third, and final, part of the Butterfly Cove series. I have enjoyed the first two parts of the trilogy, and, as with the others, I found this story quick to grab my attention. Once again, it is a book that stands well on its own, but the entire series makes up a delightful family story; with each successive book, the reader has learned more about all of the central and incidental characters.
Each of the books centres on one of three sisters - Mia, Kiki and Nee. The focus of this story is Nee, although of course all three sisters and characters met in the preceding books are present. Nee is an artist who has returned from the USA for sister Mia's wedding. Her return has unearthed a secret which has shocked the family. Everyone is also curious at to what has prompted her sudden return from her life in New York where they thought she was happily settled. As Christmas approaches, and Mia plans a big gathering of family and friends at her guest house in Butterfly Cove, will Nee's secrets come to light?
This would be a lovely story to read in the build up to Christmas. Although the main story concerns Nee and her art, the preparations for a fabulous Christmas and new year celebration at Butterfly Cove are amazing; I just wish I could have been on the guest list! This is a house party like no other. It was great to catch up with all the characters I feel I have got to know in the other two books in the series. I have enjoyed the light-hearted banter between them as well as seeing Mia's plans progressing and will miss them now that the series is complete. I can highly recommend this book and the entire Butterfly Cove series. I'm sure I shall go on to read more from Sarah Bennett.
Bout of Books 29 Day 1 Update
Today was supposed to be all about reading my ebook BUT best laid plans and all that so you'll see my reading update below. I did finish a book today so I am on track.
I also took part in the Twitter chat, one of the reading in place sessions and also the instagram challenge. I need to get ahead with the rest of the insta challenges I think!
Reading Update
I read all of this one 256 pages.
I read half of this one equating to 160 pages
I read 25% of this one equating to 95 pages
Pages Read Today: 511
Pages Read This Week: 1
Complete Books Finished: 1
Tuesday, 18 August 2020
Top Ten Tuesday: Top Ten Books That Should Be Made into Netflix Movies/Shows
Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together.
Ok It's been a while since I did a top 10 Tuesday so here we go again, I missed it!
Today I will be suggesting 5 books that would make great shows and 5 books that would make great movies-Netflix please take note!
TV Shows
Movies
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