Page Count: 374 Rating: 4/5 REVIEW I really enjoyed learning about all of the people – some known to me and some less so – that played a part in the Renaissance in Florence, Italy and what it was that they were famous for and so what part they did play in the movement. MyContinue reading “The Florentines by Paul Strathern”
Author Archives: Hannah Rachel
A Bookish Autumn Reset
I am back with a slightly different videoing technique and a new Autumnal burst of energy. Let me known if you like the new format as I definitely enjoyed the change up. I chat about Autumn as I change up my study.
Reading ‘too many’ books and rambling about life
It has been another long break since my last video and I turn up again with another ramble style video but it was nice to just chat.
The Valley of Lost Secrets by Lesley Parr
Page Count: 288 Rating: 5/5 REVIEW I truly enjoyed this story about children struggling to fit in and not feeling like they belong somewhere. It was also about realising that the people that they shied away from truly did want to help them and how stereotypes aren’t often true, all wrapped up in a grippingContinue reading “The Valley of Lost Secrets by Lesley Parr”
Bookseller of Florence by Ross King
Page Count:496 Rating: 5/5 REVIEW I’ve always been interested in the artists of the Italian Renaissance to a degree but I had never thought about the book publishers and producers of that time until now. Vespasiano had such an impact from his love of all books and his desire to make the most beautiful booksContinue reading “Bookseller of Florence by Ross King”
Angels and Demons by Dan Brown
Page Count: 620 Rating: 5/5 REVIEW Robert Langdon is by far one of my favourite adult novel protagonists. His adventures are interesting because they are based on historical and symbolic context with any mystery requiring puzzle solving and niche based logic. Instead of using his brawn to get him and his companions out of situationsContinue reading “Angels and Demons by Dan Brown”
Origin by Dan Brown
I love all of the Dan Brown Robert Langdon books and this one was no exception. The quest, the characters, the twists and turns, I loved them all and I couldn’t put the book down. Even when at the end you thought you’d figured out the mystery it hits you with something else that seemsContinue reading “Origin by Dan Brown”
Big Dreams and Daily Joys by Elise Blaha Cripe
This is the first book that I’ve actually sat down and made notes on for a long time. It was actually helpful to read as it showed me that I need to turn my whimsical daydreams into solid goals that I can make a plan-of-action around. This will actually then let me take steps toContinue reading “Big Dreams and Daily Joys by Elise Blaha Cripe”
Aedan of the Gaels by Keith Coleman
So this was a confusing book as it presented itself as giving answers without knowing any of them. The book ended up being a collection of “this could have happened, but it could have been this”, “It may have been him, it may not” etc and the back and forth and lack of confirmation onContinue reading “Aedan of the Gaels by Keith Coleman”
Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree
It is such a cute D&D universe story about what could happen after a D&D character retires from the fighting life, opening a coffee shop in a town that doesn’t know her or her reputation. There is also the theme of self fulfilling prophecies such as bad things will happen if you expect them andContinue reading “Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree”
Imagination Mansion 