I first came across the memoir A Child Called It by Dave Pelzer in my life writing seminar at university, and although I never read the book at that time, I finished it this week. A Child Called It is an abuse memoir, and although I’m relatively new to this genre I can only can … Continue reading »
When I heard J.K. Rowling had published her first ‘adult’ novel, A Casual Vacancy, it went straight to the top of my ‘to read after uni list.’ [I use the phrase 'adult' novel in reference to the directed audience, rather than the content- it's not THAT kind of adult novel.] Although I will be far … Continue reading »
Happy Father’s Day to the best dad and granddads I could have ever wished for. I am very grateful to have been blessed with such great men in my life and am I very lucky girl. Hope you all have a fantastic day, love you lots! Continue reading »
“Never love anybody who treats you like you’re ordinary.” – Oscar Wilde Continue reading »
With my summer holiday coming up today, I’ve made the necessary updates to my iPod playlists, and have got my hands on a number of music albums ready to listen to by the pool. Seeing as it would be rude not to share some of them with you, here they are: Disclosure – Settle Calvin … Continue reading »
When Liverpool Football Club released their new home kit for the season 2013-14 I was not overly impressed, as it seemed relatively plain, old fashioned and “nothingy”. Having said this, the kit looked better on than off. Liverpool cannot be accused of creating an away kit that is equally plain. In fact, I’ve not seen … Continue reading »
Whilst watching Baz Luhrmann‘s The Great Gatsby last night, I was faced with a dilemma: What did I want more: Leonardo DiCaprio, or the Tiffany & Co headband worn by Carey Mulligan? Based on the fantastic novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the film is set in 1920′s America and centres on the ideology of the ‘Great … Continue reading »
