Sorry I haven't posted a video for so long! I'm out of practise so this video is a bit incoherent - but I hope you enjoy anyway. I've been reading lots of books about Birmingham lately for a project I'm working on, let me know if you know of any books set in Brum or… Continue reading Currently Reading (and TBR) – July 2018
I love Waterstones. It's more than a shop... it's a retreat to head to when you're shopping trip gets too stressful, it's a cosy cafe in which to spend an hour over a pot of tea, and it's also a place full of manifestations of personal motivation and passion. If I have half an hour… Continue reading I Love Waterstones / Writing Challenge Day 23
Last Thursday I hosted my first ever book club meet up... the physical manifestation of something that I've wanted to do for months. I actually wasn't that nervous, even though I am "the leader", and that's not a position I usually hold - not by choice anyway! Interestingly (interesting for myself anyway), I think I… Continue reading Book Club Meet Up no.1
Today I'm talking about one my all time fave subjects, social history! I've always had a huge interest in the lives of working people from the Victorian times onwards. Unfortunately, I don't feel like social history is a very hot topic for many of my peers... but I know they'll be someone out there who… Continue reading Social History Books! (Victorian, Edwardian, Slum Clearance etc)
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