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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July was the definition of an action-packed, full-to-the-brim kind of month. Between milestone birthdays, family getaways, and rediscovering my love for the trails, time vanished. Here is how it all shook out! 🎉 Milestones & Adventures 👟 Running & Re-centering July was a month of quality over quantity. Between holiday pacing, a bit of work
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By Roxie Noir Publication Date: 2019Genre: Contemporary, RomanceRating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ 🌶️🌶️🌶️ ¾ Let’s be real for a second: we’ve all been there. You finish two mediocre books back-to-back, one of which absolutely should have been a DNF (Did Not Finish, for the uninitiated), and your brain is practically begging for mercy. You need a palate cleanser. You need
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June is over, and we are officially halfway through the year! Instead of doing a standard monthly recap, let’s do a proper half-year check-in. At the start of the year, I set out my “26 in 2026” list to help me stay intentional, and it’s time to see where we stand with the “Savour” theme.
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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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Another month down. As I look back on May, it’s a reminder that life rarely goes exactly to plan, and sometimes, that’s where the most interesting lessons hide. From accidental heavy lifting to a whirlwind of reading and musicals, here is how my May unfolded. Running and Fitness: Adjusting Expectations I started the month with
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By Matt Haig Publication Date: 2013Genre: Contemporary, Sci-FiRating: 🪐🪐🪐🪐½ Let’s start with a confession: The very first Matt Haig book I ever read was The Midnight Library. Now, if you’ve been anywhere near the bookish internet, you know that book splits readers into two very distinct, very passionate camps. There’s the “I hated it” camp, and the
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April flew by in a blur of motion, miles, and music. Here is the highlight reel of the month’s adventures. Running & Fitness: The 5 Peaks Milestone It took 1,365 days, but I finally lined up for my first official running event: the 5 Peaks Trail Festival in South Australia! Crossing that 26km finish line
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By Emily Henry Publication Date: 2024Genre: Contemporary, RomanceTheme: Perfect for anyone who believes that the best stories are the ones where we grow with the people we love.Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ When I picked up Funny Story by Emily Henry, I expected a breezy, lighthearted romantic comedy, perfect for a quick escape. And while it is certainly that, I
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By Laurie Frankel Publication Date: 2017Genre: Contemporary, Literary, 🏳️⚧️Rating: ⭐⭐⭐¼ As part of my great 2026 reading challenge to clear out my digital library, I picked up This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel. I can’t quite remember how this book ended up on my radar. I was likely sold on it because it was
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