August completely snuck up and slipped away before I even realised it was gone. Between diving headfirst into unexpected musical obsessions, wrestling with my body’s sudden betrayal at the gym, and getting utterly furious at an audiobook, it’s safe to say last month kept me on my toes. Here is a look back at how […]
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By Cesca Major Publication Date: 2023Genre: Contemporary, Time Loop, Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ There is something undeniably addictive about a time loop. Whether it’s the existential charm of Groundhog Day or the poignant emotional depth of About Time, I have always been a sucker for a story that bends the rules of the calendar. So, when I stumbled upon
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Whew! The pages have settled, the audiobooks are silent, and the clock has officially run out on my 2025 reading year. It’s time to dive into the annual book breakdown—the good, the bad, the spicy, and the ones that just didn’t cut. The Early Struggle: The Slump Monster Tried to Win 😩 Let’s be real:
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As 2024 draws to a close, it’s time to look back on my reading journey. I set a goal of 52 books, but life had other plans. Despite not reaching my target, I’m happy with the 44 books I’ve read and the countless hours of joy they’ve brought me. Books Read or Listened to in
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Can you believe it’s already April? A quarter of the year is gone! Time flies when you’re unpacking boxes and building a life. Here’s a quick update on our mission to turn our house into a home: Home Wins so far Tasks in Progress This homebody is making progress, and it feels great! Stay tuned
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In 2022 I set an ambitious reading goal of 100 books. I was fooling myself if I thought I could pull out another 100 books for the year. Instead, I settled for 52 books, which equates to a book a week, which is completely doable. Books Read or Listened to in 2023 A = AudiobookB
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At the start of the year, I created a list of all the things I wanted to achieve for the year. Check out my other recaps for the House, Adventures and Fitness. In this Recap, we are going to cover everything else. Create I achieved none of these. Yep, all a big fat zero. It’s
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Setting an ambitious goal of reading 100 books for 2022 was a big task. From classics to trilogies, to retellings to LGBTQIA+ nothing was off limits. There were some surprising reads, but also some duds. Never discredit the average book. There is nothing wrong with average. It’s the average books that make you appreciate the
This year I have powered through a lot more audiobooks than I have in the past. With a 30-minute commute to work, I get an hour of reading time 5 days a week. Then there are also long run days, to enjoy my audiobooks as well. While the year is not up yet, listening to
By Lynette Noni Book 1: The Prison HealerBook 2: The Gilded CageBook 3: The Blood Traitor Genre: Fantasy, Young AdultRating: 5 Stars One of my 2022 reading challenges was to read a best seller and a trilogy. After a quick google search, I came across the Prison Healer Trilogy on Dymocks books recommended list. I’ll
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