A slightly slower reading month this time. I read a lot, but most of it was manga which I tend to be able to get through in about two hours per volume. I did, however, love what I read which was wonderful. My reading took a hit when I went on holiday and although I planned to read loads (my overly ambitious TBR here) I spent most of…
Another amazing reading month! I read even more than May, admittedly there was one book that I really didn't enjoy but the rest were virtually five star reads across the board. I've got a few new favourite books and some new favourite authors now! I'm so sad one of my favourite series has now come to a close. Melinda Salisbury is one of my auto-buy authors. The worlds…
Jane Eyre is now one of my favourite books. It's one I'd always wanted to try if only for the accolade of having read it. I didn't think I was going to love it this much. Getting to see Jane grown from child to accomplished woman was such a wonderful narrative experience. She developed so much and really came into her own. It was easy to like her…
I've read very few Victorian novels, the only one I can recall immediately that I've read is Dracula. I didn't know what to expect with these books but I've been pleasantly surprised so far. Elizabeth Gaskell had always been a name I recognised for North and South, so when I saw Mary Barton on my reading list I had no expectations for the book. It follows a young…