This blog was a pretty spur-of-the-moment decision on a rainy Sunday afternoon. Over the past couple of years I've read a lot more, and a lot more variety, and I've definitely rediscovered my love of reading. It was always there, but I feel like it got pushed to the side a bit as I went through university and started trying to figure my life out. Now I'm 25 and am able to enjoy relaxing with a good book again.
I try not to buy new books all the time, but see them as a treat - usually on pay day. This means I get to really enjoy the anticipation and also have the time to really read (and re-read if necessary) before buying the next one. It also means I can listen to recommendations, so if you have any please let me know!
Genre-wise I'll read pretty much anything. I grew up with Roald Dahl and Jacqueline Wilson; my teens were spent in the company of The Babysitters Club and Sweet Valley Twins. I flirted with chick lit for a few years before being introduced to fantasy and darker, post-apocalyptic writing. For several years a certain boy wizard was a key part of my reading. I have bought books purely based on their cover illustration (I know, 'you shouldn't judge a book by it's cover' and all that, but in these cases it went well).
So now you know me, I hope this blog introduces some great books to you. My aim is to post once a week, which gives me time to read in between. I'd go for twice weekly but it'd never happen.
Lauren
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