Hello pals! Do you ever go through phases of loving themed books? For a wee while last year, I couldn’t get enough of sea themed books – sea witches, mermaids, PIRATES. You name it, I wanted to read it! Well, I’m currently going through the same mini craze – this time it’s books about books. … More Book Review: Book 8 of 2020 – Sorcery of Thorns
Hello pals! I am quite partial to a retelling – I love hearing popular tales from another perspective, I think it is really clever and entertaining. This tale was a Moby Dick retelling, I believe, so look out for upcoming minor spoilers within my brief review. Title: And the Ocean was our Sky (audiobook)Author: Patrick … More Book Review: Book 7 of 2020 – And the Ocean was our Sky
Hello pals! I’ve decided to go with an easy one this week as it’ll be familiar to most folk and is always a cracker. It’s not just limited to Scots, as I know this one is popular over in Ireland too! My word this week is… eejit. Eejitnoun.Eee•jit– idiot, moron, fool– not quite the full … More Alison’s Scottish Word of the Week – Week 7
Hello pals! I recently discovered that I can access ebooks and audiobooks via Borrowbox through my library card! I didn’t know that was possible, and now I’m excited about all the reading possibilities that have opened up to me. I’m trying to read more this year (obviously) but am usually quite a slow reader and … More Book Review: Book 6 of 2020 – Alias Grace
Hello pals! If you’ve been following along for any length of time, you may be aware that I am a huge history buff. My degrees are rooted in history and I love the chance to learn and interact with local history. But I also love nature – Scotland has such a beautifully diverse landscape to … More My top 5 ‘must see’ National Trust for Scotland sites
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