Book Review – Dream for a Second by Jes Smyth 

Having read Jes Smyth’s debut novel, Time for Once (which is up for multiple Indieverse awards, I was excited to read the next book in the series. So, thank you to Jes for gifting me a copy in exchange for an honest review. We were also honoured to have her on as a guest on ourContinue reading “Book Review – Dream for a Second by Jes Smyth “

Speaking LITerally Podcast – Episode 27

Another episode of your favourite bookish podcast is LIVE. This month we welcome the lovely Jenn Bouchard on the show. Author of First Course we talk all things foodie and romance as well as her upcoming new book Palms on the Cape. Don’t forget you can listen to our episodes anywhere you listen to yourContinue reading “Speaking LITerally Podcast – Episode 27”

Book Review – First Course by Jenn Bouchard

For anyone that doesn’t know me, I am a massive foodie, always have been. I love to try new food, and I also love cooking and baking. I also happen to love foodie fiction. In fact, one of my favourite books I go back to time and time again is Food of Love by AnthonyContinue reading “Book Review – First Course by Jenn Bouchard”

Book Review – 11.22.63 by Stephen King

I read this book as part of our Speaking LITerally Podcast Book Club. If you would like to listen to our discussion (there are spoilers in the episode), you can listen to the podcast episode here. Wow, where do I start. If you have ever physically picked up or read 11.22.63, you will know howContinue reading “Book Review – 11.22.63 by Stephen King”

Book Review – Stars like Gasoline by Jessika Grewe Glover

It’s time for another indie author, and this time, it is one whom you may recognise as we have had her on our Speaking LITerally Podcast about a year and a half ago. She also recently returned to talk about this book, her next novel, which comes out today on Amazon and tomorrow (25th April)Continue reading “Book Review – Stars like Gasoline by Jessika Grewe Glover”

Book Review – Women Like Us by Amanda Prowse

I am on a roll, not only did you get a review today but here’s another one… I first came across this author way back in 2015 when I read a Christmas book called The Christmas Café. I wasn’t a part of Bookstagram or any reading community, but I remember really enjoying it , butContinue reading “Book Review – Women Like Us by Amanda Prowse”

Speaking LITerally podcast- Episode 15 – Interview with Gillian Libby

Hi bookish peeps, It’s that time again, another episode of our Speaking LITerally podcast is live. This month we speak to the lovely Gillian Libby about her debut novel, Four Ways to Wear a Dress. Find out about Gillilan’s favourite authors, who inspires her and a special sneak peek at what she is working onContinue reading “Speaking LITerally podcast- Episode 15 – Interview with Gillian Libby”

New Podcast Episode- Speaking LITerally podcast- 1 Year Anniversary!!

Yes that’s right, Speaking LITerally has turned one and we had such a blast recording this one (we do every time but this one was especially great) Our special anniversary podcast episode is now live on any platform you listen to podcasts on. Listen to me and my best American buddy, @azdesert_bookworm spend an hourContinue reading “New Podcast Episode- Speaking LITerally podcast- 1 Year Anniversary!!”

Book Review – Another Beast’s Skin by Jessika Grewe Glover

It’s time for another book Review and I can’t believe I haven’t already reviewed this book. I was first introduced to this author when we interviewed her on Speaking LITerally podcast a while ago. I was intrigued by her book, especially as part of it is set in England. So back in March I finallyContinue reading “Book Review – Another Beast’s Skin by Jessika Grewe Glover”