Are you looking for a fun, light weekend read? A book that loves books as much as you do? ‘While you were reading’ might be just what you’re looking for.
Author Archives: Steph Huddleston
Hi! I'm Steph, a freelance writer for hire based in Australia. I'm an avid reader and love all things bookish! My blog is all about the written word.
Is the physical library outdated?
I’m a big fan of the library. I really enjoy the whole experience of visiting my local library. Everything from the quiet atmosphere to the rows upon rows of carefully tended to books tells me this is a place for me. But is the library destined to go the way of the telegraph and blockbuster?
The Gift – Nuri Mass
If you’re looking for a romance that celebrates diversity this book is for you. It’s rare to find a book that manages to sensitively handle characters with disabilities, without coming to criticism for romanticising illness or impairment. The Gift by Nuri Mass manages to walk this delicate line and weaves a beautiful love story in the process.
Why You Should Visit These 5 Libraries
Do you love to travel? Love the experience of hopping on a plane, bus, train or car and heading off on adventure? Me too! Today on the blog I’ll be sharing some of my favourite libraries from around the world (ones I’ve visited – and a few on my bucket list!). Read on for five libraries you should add to your itinerary next holiday!
C.S Lewis – Space trilogy
If you’re like most people you’ve probably heard of C.S Lewis. His Narnia series has graced the shelves of book lovers over the generations. That’s not all the author wrote though. Lewis was influential writer in his time, and continues today to enchant and inspire us with his stories.
ebook or Hardcopy? Which is better?
This question is one that people can get pretty passionate about. There are definitely pros and cons to both so today on the blog I’d love to hear what your preference is! What do you prefer, hardcopy or ebook?
Little Women review: Mothers day celebrations
Mother’s day is this weekend! That got me to thinking about my mother, and mothers in general… and of course books about mums. That led me to Little Women by Louisa M. Alcott, which I decided to review on the blog today in honour of celebrating of mothers!
Five reasons to buy books second hand
The seller of new books has a special place in my life, but so does the second-hand book buying experience.In this blog you’ll find five reasons to consider buying second-hand next time you get that urge to go book shopping (happens regularly for me!).
Lady Lollipop
What started your love of reading? Is there one book you remember staying up way past your bedtime to read one more chapter? As adults, the things we loved as children stay with us for a long time.For me, one of those childhood joys was Lady Lollipop by Dick King Smith. Haven’t heard of it? Well! You’re in for a treat.
Long weekend read
You know what that means… Reading time! The long weekend is a great time to get into that ‘To be read’ pile that lives on our nightstands.
Steph Huddleston 