Hi my lil' fairies,
I was wondering how to like plan this new year in terms of blog posts, especially since it's one of my busiest with university, exams and my 10,000 word dissertation due. I don't know how often these posts will be and also, how many of you are regular readers of this blog - I would love to hear from you and would be grateful if you like to interact, comment and share my posts. I've already got a few queued and you'll definitely see some sort of pattern or theme within the next few which might make things easier. This post is the start of a new set of posts on, you guessed it, books.
I wrote a book probably a year ago about my favourite books so I thought I'd update it. I'm one of the most addicted readers and always read for at least 30 minutes a day which means I get through a lot of books within a year... it also means that I lose track of the ones I've read because I mostly borrow them from the library. This list will exclude book series' like Harry Potter blah blah because cliche much and some of the stuff from my old list. There is also one cop out but that's the issue with reading so many books, you lose track of what you read and suddenly every new book you read is the best book! So, anyway, I hope you enjoy:
1. Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon
I made sure to read the book before I went anywhere near the film and both really lived up to its expectations. I think one of the best things about this book is the simplicity of the storyline and the simplicity of the book's structures. The chapters are not too long, nor are they too complicated but instead let the reader move through Maddy's life and see how she balances her illness with being a real teenager and falling in love with the mysterious Olly who moves in next door. What I love about this book is the ability to relate to the characters because, at the end of the day, they're just kids falling in love. It opens our eyes to the little things around us and show how, even the smallest things, can create the most amazing memories. It's simple but effective and made for an amazing film that really did justice to the book and the author!
2. Summer at the Comfort Food Cafe by Debbie Johnson
This book is sort of a cop out as I want to class this entire 'Comfort Food Cafe' series under one book - I mean they're all based in the same place so why class them all differently (and there are 4 amazing books so yay!) This book follows widow Laura who wants a change for her and her two kids after the death of her husband. And, after a lucky twist of fate, she finds herself moving from Manchester to Dorset to live in a small community and work at the local cafe where everyone's needs are important and where a good chat is always on the cards. What I love about this book is the simplicity of the story but the use of the different characters that add all the dimensions. I mean I felt like I knew the whole village by the end of the book! If you read one, you'll automatically want to read them all!
3. How Hard Can Love Be? by Holly Bourne
Holly Bourne is probably one of my favourite authors because her book Soulmates was one of the first books that made me cry. It's not on this list because it was on my last one but this one is for different reasons. This book is the epitome of Teen Fiction and, even as a 21 year old, I felt like I could relate to the story so much and just loved reading about teenage experiences that I wish I had (mainly because my teenage years were boring af). The story follows Amber who wants nothing more than to spend time with her mother, but she has to do it by working at a US Summer Camp but, obviously, love is always around the corner. It made me jealous that I never got a US experience and was just a feel good love story! Holly never seems to release one bad book, they're all inspirations to my writing.
4. Millie Vanilla's cupcake cafe by Georgia Hills
This is the most recent book I've read and it's weird but I somehow knew that it had to be on here. I had some issues towards the end with the introduction of two new characters, but it is still an amazing book with such a heartwarming story that had me on the end of my bed (but not in an action movie way.) The main storyline is based around Millie who took over her parent's cafe after they died in a car crash and whose life revolves around her little cafe in Berecombe. However, she is made to doubt her priorities when Jed comes to town and falls in love with her. I just love the twists and bends in the storyline and how its separated into sections, it also helps that the chapters are so varied in length and are nice and short. It's innocent, steamy and emotional all in one and I can't wait to see whether there's a sequel!
5. The teashop on the corner by Milly Johnson
I finished reading this book a few weeks ago and it was as beautiful as it sounds. It seems that I've grown an obssession with books about teashops, cafe's and restaurants but it's because of the purity and just joy I get through reading books set in these scenarios. This book follow the lives of 4 very different people, Carla, Will, Molly and Leni, and the stories are captivating and pretty emotional at some times, I mean I cried at least one... maybe twice. It's the way that these four people become intertwined in each other's lives through Leni's teashop and it's so nice to see the progression of these characters from having pretty miserable lives to finding their feet. It's so sweet and I think that books like this always are!
So, whether you're an obsessed reader like me or just casual... or even a hater, there's a book for you and I'd really recommend trying these books if you love a feel good, romance!
I wrote a book probably a year ago about my favourite books so I thought I'd update it. I'm one of the most addicted readers and always read for at least 30 minutes a day which means I get through a lot of books within a year... it also means that I lose track of the ones I've read because I mostly borrow them from the library. This list will exclude book series' like Harry Potter blah blah because cliche much and some of the stuff from my old list. There is also one cop out but that's the issue with reading so many books, you lose track of what you read and suddenly every new book you read is the best book! So, anyway, I hope you enjoy:
1. Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon
I made sure to read the book before I went anywhere near the film and both really lived up to its expectations. I think one of the best things about this book is the simplicity of the storyline and the simplicity of the book's structures. The chapters are not too long, nor are they too complicated but instead let the reader move through Maddy's life and see how she balances her illness with being a real teenager and falling in love with the mysterious Olly who moves in next door. What I love about this book is the ability to relate to the characters because, at the end of the day, they're just kids falling in love. It opens our eyes to the little things around us and show how, even the smallest things, can create the most amazing memories. It's simple but effective and made for an amazing film that really did justice to the book and the author!
2. Summer at the Comfort Food Cafe by Debbie Johnson
This book is sort of a cop out as I want to class this entire 'Comfort Food Cafe' series under one book - I mean they're all based in the same place so why class them all differently (and there are 4 amazing books so yay!) This book follows widow Laura who wants a change for her and her two kids after the death of her husband. And, after a lucky twist of fate, she finds herself moving from Manchester to Dorset to live in a small community and work at the local cafe where everyone's needs are important and where a good chat is always on the cards. What I love about this book is the simplicity of the story but the use of the different characters that add all the dimensions. I mean I felt like I knew the whole village by the end of the book! If you read one, you'll automatically want to read them all!
3. How Hard Can Love Be? by Holly Bourne
Holly Bourne is probably one of my favourite authors because her book Soulmates was one of the first books that made me cry. It's not on this list because it was on my last one but this one is for different reasons. This book is the epitome of Teen Fiction and, even as a 21 year old, I felt like I could relate to the story so much and just loved reading about teenage experiences that I wish I had (mainly because my teenage years were boring af). The story follows Amber who wants nothing more than to spend time with her mother, but she has to do it by working at a US Summer Camp but, obviously, love is always around the corner. It made me jealous that I never got a US experience and was just a feel good love story! Holly never seems to release one bad book, they're all inspirations to my writing.
4. Millie Vanilla's cupcake cafe by Georgia Hills
This is the most recent book I've read and it's weird but I somehow knew that it had to be on here. I had some issues towards the end with the introduction of two new characters, but it is still an amazing book with such a heartwarming story that had me on the end of my bed (but not in an action movie way.) The main storyline is based around Millie who took over her parent's cafe after they died in a car crash and whose life revolves around her little cafe in Berecombe. However, she is made to doubt her priorities when Jed comes to town and falls in love with her. I just love the twists and bends in the storyline and how its separated into sections, it also helps that the chapters are so varied in length and are nice and short. It's innocent, steamy and emotional all in one and I can't wait to see whether there's a sequel!
5. The teashop on the corner by Milly Johnson
I finished reading this book a few weeks ago and it was as beautiful as it sounds. It seems that I've grown an obssession with books about teashops, cafe's and restaurants but it's because of the purity and just joy I get through reading books set in these scenarios. This book follow the lives of 4 very different people, Carla, Will, Molly and Leni, and the stories are captivating and pretty emotional at some times, I mean I cried at least one... maybe twice. It's the way that these four people become intertwined in each other's lives through Leni's teashop and it's so nice to see the progression of these characters from having pretty miserable lives to finding their feet. It's so sweet and I think that books like this always are!
So, whether you're an obsessed reader like me or just casual... or even a hater, there's a book for you and I'd really recommend trying these books if you love a feel good, romance!
That's all for now my dears
xx
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