'Prozac Nation' by Elizabeth Wurzel

Wednesday, 18 May 2022

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  The memoir that influenced confessional writing opened up mental illness discussion and divided critics is one that definitely needs to find its way into your TBR pile. Prozac Nation didn’t just uncover her experience with the dark looming shadow we associate with depression but the thoughtless decisions and reckless moments that truly highlight someone's lack of esteem for life. From...
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April HMV Book Haul

Tuesday, 26 April 2022

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It may not be a big haul. But I spent a lot of time dwelling over what I wanted to buy in the book section of HMV recently. Not only are they predominantly 2 for £6 but also the staff informed me that they get new deliveries all the time, so now I'm going to have to visit more often - as not everything is stocked online with HMV and I just love going and looking through the shelves. I always...
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Brunch at Sienna Kitchen and Bar | Gifted

Saturday, 23 April 2022

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This beautiful bank holiday weekend we headed to Sheffield's Meadowhall to the lovely Flannels because nestled at the back of the beauty floor is the remarkable Sienna Kitchen and Bar. Adorned with plants, pink ombre chandeliers and iconic coffee table books, Sienna Kitchen and Bar is a haven from the bustling shopping destination of Meadowhall. We were warmly welcomed into Sienna, asked...
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Audiobooks of 2021

Thursday, 31 March 2022

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Where a crux of a book holds you to a spot, audiobooks have a tendency to hold you to the activity you are doing when you are around them. So as a book ramps up I find myself walking or cleaning for longer or just waiting those few extra minutes to finish listening to a chapter before I swipe my fob into work. Anyone else get like this? Like even though you could carry on listening as you move,...
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Intentions for 2022

Monday, 17 January 2022

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I had a right laugh looking at the past years posts and reflecting on what I thought were intentions. Not only were we in the early stages of a pandemic, but I think I was really lying to myself because I know deep down I want to put my energy and space into writing, but it is like picking a wound through therapy - it bloody hurts. Maybe this year... From wanting to use my energy better...
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