I realise
this is a fashion blog however I have decided upon my return to the blogging
world I’d like to incorporate some new categories; lifestyle, travel and
TV/film/books. I love these just as much as fashion therefore I’d like to write
about them too.
Lets get
straight into it!!
DREAM A LITTLE DREAM –
GIOVANNA FLETCHER
This is a
story about a woman called Sarah she works for a production company for a
pretty awful boss; she is in the same friend group as her ex (awkward) and his
perfect girlfriend. Sarah begins to have frequent dreams of a guy called Brett
from her past, whom soon after starts to work with her. Lines are blurred between
“dream Brett” and “real Brett”
The story
is charming and funny. It’s an easy read and indulgence. I began reading this
on my commute to college and wouldn’t want to get off the tube, as I wanted to
continue reading!
Couldn’t
recommend this book any more!!
ME BEFORE YOU – JOJO
MOYES
I prefer
reading a book before seeing the movie adaptation. Books are more often than
not better! So when the Me Before You trailers began rolling, I went straight
to W H Smiths to purchase the book.
It’s a
story of a young man Will who has been paralysed and has lost all motivation
and joy. His desperate mother employs a young woman named Lou to be Will’s
carer. She is quirky, goofy and full of life – the very opposite of Will. The
story follows their relationship and how it grows.
This book
made me laugh and cry and left me speechless at the end.
I loved
it and can’t wait to read the sequal and see the movie!
BILLY AND ME – GIOVANNA
FLETCHER
After
loving Dream A Little Dream I decided to try more of the fabulous Giovanna’s
books. So I decided to buy her debut novel and I’m awfully glad I did.
Billy
Buskin is a superstar actor and he is filming in a small village where Sophie
May lives. Sophie leads a simple life and works in a teashop. She ends up
falling in love with Billy and the story follows her struggles with being
thrust in the spotlight.
This story
is so believable (perhaps because Giovanna can relate to her own life – being
married to McFly member Tom). Its sweet, funny, charming and a page turner!
ALWAYS WITH LOVE –
GIOVANNA FLETCHER
The
equally as compelling sequel to Billy and Me.
Billy and
Sophie must try long – distance with Billy filming in LA and Sophie running her
teashop in England. Will their love last the test of miles?
THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR –
SHARI LAPEÑA
This is a
different genre from books previously listed – a thriller – one of my favourite
genres I might add, I just cant read too many in a row.
Anne and
Marco’s babysitters cancel on them last minute so they leave baby Cora at home
whilst at a party next door. Anne brings the baby monitor and believes
everything will be okay – until she checks on her baby after 12. She is gone.
Shari
plunges us into the story straight away, which instantly hooks us in! I
couldn’t put this book down! I was gripped and my stomach was in knots reading
it! A plot filled with twists and turns – perhaps my favourite book of the
summer!
ALL THE BRIGHT PLACES –
JENNIFER NIVEN
Theo and
Violet meet on the ledge of the tower bell at school and it’s unclear who saves
whom. The story follows the pair develop a friendship and help each other out
of the darkness that surrounds them.
This
story had me gripped and so emotionally involved with the character Theo – he
is so complex and I was compelled.
Upon finishing
the book I had to give myself a moment to contemplate what I had just read!
I hope I
have encouraged some of you to read these great books!
Do you
have any recommendations for me?
Emma
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