Category: Blogs
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Autumnal Tea and Book Pairings
I bet you’ve been wondering which autumnal Bird & Blend tea would pair perfectly with a book. Because why wouldn’t you? A tasty book needs a tasty pairing.
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Online Community Exclusive Offer
It’s almost been two years in my online bookish space over on patreon and to celebrate, I want to give you the chance to join us with a limited discount code.
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Best Romances of 2025
If you’ve been around for a while then you’ll know that romances are some of my favourites. They’re my comfort reads, my safe place and often move me more than any other genre.
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Don’t Miss These Books Before Summer Ends
If you’re still looking for something to grip you this summer, then these are the books you need to get your hands on. The books that will pull you through those last few weeks of good weather and busy everything.
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Cold Brew Tea and Book Pairings
I bet you’ve been wondering which Bird & Blend cold brew tea would pair perfectly with a book. Because why wouldn’t you? A tasty book needs a tasty pairing.
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Best Books of 2025 (So Far)
It’s been a whirlwind six months over here. We’ve had bookish events a plenty, holidays with friends, little treats just because.. So let’s look back over the first six months of my reading and talk through my favourite reads so far of the year.
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Best Holiday Reads 2025
If you’ve got a holiday coming up (or maybe just a weekend) then you’re going to want something juicy to get stuck into by the pool (or beach or sofa!). Below are my suggestions for the books you won’t be able to put down this summer, perfect summer holiday reading. These are the books you’ll…
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Best UK Independent Bookshops
After holding a very official vote over on my Instagram, I have gathered together the best indie bookshops according to my wonderful followers. They spread far and wide across the country and I will absolutely be finding ways to get to these soon.
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How to Read More this Summer
If the warm weather has you reaching for that book and want to know how to get through some more pages this year, then let me put you at ease – it’s easier than you think! Read on for my top tips for reading more this summer.
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Books Can Change Your Life
I could be biased, but I truly believe that books can change your life. I’ve been a reader for as long as I can remember and there have been so many points over the years that I’ve read something that has proven to be pivotal.
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How to Reduce Your Physical TBR Pile
For those with self control, I love you and I wish I was you, but this post isn’t for you. This is a post for the people with piles of books consuming their shelves, floors and anywhere else they can hide them.
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Books on my Physical TBR
While I’m working my way through my physical TBR this year, I still have a fair way to go. Looking at what I have left to read, there are some that have sat unread for quite some time. And it’s certainly not because I don’t want to read them! You know how it is.
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Books that Shaped My Childhood
We all come to reading at different points in our lives and that’s truly wonderful. I have fond memories of reading The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings with my mum and loving the songs.
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Portsmouth Comic Con 2025
Did you know that I was at Portsmouth Comic Con last weekend? It’s been running for many years now and is held in the iconic Guildhall in the town centre. We curated a line up of six brilliant authors across the weekend.
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Let’s Talk About Independent Bookshops
Have you ever wondered why myself and others end up banging on about supporting independent bookshops over some of the giants? Well you’re in luck. Scroll through and let’s talk.
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Let’s Talk About Buying Your Proofs
Every now and then bookstagrammers, me included, will talk about buying the finished copy of any proofs you get. It’s an important topic and it’s one that I’ve learnt on my bookish journey, so let’s talk about it.
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Reading Habits I’m Not Stressing About This Year
Reflecting back on last year’s reading habit’s and practices I found that some needed a switch up and others just needed to removed altogether. Maybe you found the same and the hobby you once loved was feeling like a stress or a chore? I get it.
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Let’s Talk About Audiobooks
Every now and then audiobooks will feature in “controversial” conversations. But it’s really not that complicated at all, so let’s talk about it.
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Let’s Talk About Libraries
Have you ever wondered why so many of us talk about visiting libraries and getting yourself a library card? Well you’re in luck. Read on and let’s talk about it.
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Let’s Talk About Pre-Ordering
Have you ever wondered why authors, publishers and everyone else always talks about pre-ordering books? There’s a brilliant reason so let’s talk about it.
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