July and August ended up being shaped by one poet: Aase Berg. I didn’t plan it, but sometimes reading takes on its own rhythm. Over those months I worked through four of her collections, and what follows are some loose, half-formed thoughts—more like reading notes than proper reviews. One day I’d love to write a … More Aase Berg: Grotesque and Gorgeous
As promised in my last post, today I’m going through what I have out from KU at the moment. There’s a few, so we’re going to jump right into it. The Year We Fell Down (The Ivy Years #1) by Sarina Bowen This is my oldest book from this list and it’s a reread. This … More What’s On My Kindle Unlimited | September 2025
Spring is just around the corner here in the Southern Hemisphere, and it feels like the perfect time to do some spring cleaning—both in the literal and metaphorical sense. I’ve realised I’m holding onto a lot of clutter, physically and mentally, so this season I’m focusing on cutting things down and creating a bit more … More My Spring Reset: Books, Knitting, Blogging, and Beyond
Oh August, you flew by so quick. Reading I’m finally caught up with my reading goal for the year, and I’m actually a book ahead which is always nice. This is also my equal best reading month of the year alongside May. I’ve not actually posted reviews for any of these yet, but there will … More August Wrap Up | So Much Reading!
It’s the start of September which means it’s time for my August stashbusting vlog! It was an interesting month of knitting, let’s put it that way, so grab yourself a cuppa and a snack and let’s go.
These past two or three weeks I’ve really been struggling to decide what to read, so I’ve ended up with an eclectic mix of things I’m part of the way through. I am really enjoying them all so I thought I’d talk through them with you today. The Bloody Countess by Valentine Penrose As you’re … More What I’m Reading: A Mix of Romance, Niche Art, and Surprises
It’s time today for another parade of my current knitting projects! So settle in and let me tell you about all the things I’ve been avoiding… ALL THE PROJECTS 👕 My Little Secret Crop by Jessie Made Designs 🧵 Yarn: 2024 Weekly Advent in ‘Queen Lucy’ and ‘Queen Susan’ from Through The Wardrobe Yarn Co … More WIP Parade | August 2025
Today we’re doing something a little different, and I’m asking for your help! Over the years I’ve become more and more interested in reading the works of women from across the globe—partly thanks to things like Eurovisionathon—and it’s made me wonder: who are the most famous women writers from different countries? That’s where you come … More Help Me Find the World’s Most Famous Women Writers
August is Women in Translation month, and I always forget that until the last week of the month. So this year, I decided to put together a list of five short books (under 300 pages) that you might decide to pick up and read before the month’s over. A Sunny Place for Shady People by … More Women in Translation Month: Short Books Worth Reading
Today it’s time for a little book haul in which I show you all the things I haven’t hauled yet this year. I’d love to hear if you’ve read any of these!
Earl Grey Books 