Unboxing a package from @thebrokenbinding.bsky.social means playtime for Pepper and a beautiful book for me 🥰🤩

Today's video features a mini book haul including a variety of genres, gifts, and a bookish candle curtesy of the one and only Brian from BellTube.

I also talk about a children's book I've been reading with my son for any parents out there.

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Today's video is finally Live!

This might be one of my longest videos I've done with the most editing, which took extra time to finish.

I hope it's of use to someone out there looking to make their own videos or make changes to their current set up.

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Well, I just finished part 2 of Lightfall by Ed Crocker and what a wild turn!

Chapter 20 had me on the edge of my seat and I’m not sure I’m ready for what’s to come.

In today's video I tackle the topic of buying less & reading more via the Read Your Bookshelf Challenge.

It's easy to buy books faster than we can read them & with new years goals in the mix, there's a few important points to remember. Watch the video to find out more 🔗⬇️

I’m continuing with Lightfall by Ed Crocker. 80 pages in and started the audiobook to immersion read it. So far so good, with plenty of intrigue, lore and conflicts.

And done! The Bloodsworn saga has come to an end, and what a conclusion it was.

Brilliantly done John Gwynne, a spectacular tale.

Practice makes progress

After 16 failed artisan and sourdough loaves with multiple variations to experiment & problem solve, I’ve finally gotten edible and beautiful loaves of bread

All of this has been over the course of a year or more, showing time & stubbornness pay off 🤣

It’s time for another reading update! 3 books read and 2 currently reading, each different genres.

Watch the video to see what I’ve been reading and why the reading year has started off so strong.

“NEW ACHIEVEMENT! You finished this book and didn’t throw it against the wall!”

I can see why this series is so addictive, what a blast of a read. I hit a bit of a lull in the middle but overall it’s a mixture of fun and survival. Full review to come soon.

Only a few days left until this tale with no humans releases! The beginning of the Everlands trilogy by @edcrockerbooks.bsky.social

That means I’m diving into this world of vampires, werwolves and magic and so far, a good start with a book loving character. I can’t say no to that 😏

It’s a snowman day! ⛄️

While baking snowman sugar cookies, I’m listening to Murder on the North Pole Express by Patricia Meredith and narrated by @andrewdmth.bsky.social

It’s a charming, and mysterious story that blends holiday traditions from around the world & only 30 mins left!!!

📚COVER REVEAL📚

I'm honoured to assist with the cover reveal for Lady Drakeslayer by @williamjadams3.bsky.social The Divine Godsqueen Coda continues with Passage Two and another stunning cover!

Cover Art by Feliz Ortiz and Title Design by Dewey Conway

Releasing Feb 5, 2025

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📚Cover Reveal📚

The Mage-Killer by Christina K. Glover is book two in the Connections series. This beautiful cover is done by Plus+

Book one, The Switchboard, will be on sale for the reveal so be sure to check out the details and links in the thread below to learn more!

📚COVER REVEAL📚

I'm honoured to assist with the cover reveal of The Swamp by @palmerpickering.bsky.social

Book two in the Tales of Temerity series, Temerity, Half-Pint, Keenan, and Tomaz brave the Dragon’s Swamp in search of family and mastery. What monsters lurk in the deep? Who can they trust?

Did I binge the first 170 pages of this cyberpunk detective story with robot dragons?

Yes, yes I did.

Will I finish it today? I aim to try!

It’s a baking and reading kind of day here, making Brioche bread and Nutella stuffed brioche rolls.

I’ve also picked up the Void Walker Collection by Derek Bailey and finished Part One.

70 pages left in Hills of Heather & Bone by KE Andrews.

It’s been a great read with a mix of emotions throughout a journey for survival. If you’re looking for a fantasy story about a husband and wife in a Scottish setting that will pull at your heart and action, check this out.