Kirstiekins Blogs: 2017

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Thursday

aa When I first started blogging however many years ago, I never even thought about sharing book reviews. All I did was sit down and write about what I had been up to recently. It was more of a diary than anything else. When I started This Northern Gal, my current blog, I wanted it to be something different. I wanted it to be a one-stop shop of all my favourite things, whether that was...

Friday

g I was supposed to do this competition throughout Booktober, but we all know that I failed that on an epic scale (more on why at a later date). However, I do have a bunch of half-written posts, so they will all be finished and uploaded soon, along with a great selection of guests posts. I am really looking forward to giving you all the chance to win these amazing books, I am so excited to send...

Monday

. Advanced warning that some of you may feel butthurt whilst reading this, but tbh, I don't give a flying fuck anymore....

Tuesday

. Hello guys, and welcome back to Blogtober! Up today I will be sharing my review of Cara Delevingne's debut novel, Mirror Mirror. I was really excited when I first heard of this novel, Cara Delevingne has been on my radar for a while, what with her being a popular model and actress, and I had a feeling that it would only be a matter of time before she pushed through into the literary world...

Monday

Aloha! Happy Second day of Booktober guys! I hope yesterdays posts piqued your interests, as today marks the first content filled post of the month! Like many of you, I have an evergrowing TBR list packed full of exciting and intriguing novels that I can't wait to sink my teeth into. However, I have recently put myself on a book buying ban, which I will be writing about in a few days, as I...

Sunday

. Hello, and welcome to Booktober! If you're thinking "Booktober? Is that just the same as Blogtober, except with books?" then you're right! This month, I will be working my butt off to bring you thirty-one glorious days of book-related content...

Monday

. My Mothers Shadow isn't normally the type of book I would read, however, that being said after hearing so many great things I decided that now would be the perfect opportunity to mix up my TBR list and expand my reading horizon...

Wednesday

I am so happy that Ink Road Books invited me to take part in the T is for Tree* book tour. This is an A, M, A, Z, I, N, G, - AMAZING! novel about friendship, and the hardships that children and teenagers with disabilities face. "Eddy knows he's not like other teenagers. He doesn't look like them. He doesn't think like them. Eddy's not even allowed to leave his bedroom - except...

I love books/authors that aren't afraid to tackle darker subjects within their writing, so of course, I jumped at the chance when I was asked to review bestselling author, Estelle Maskame's latest novel, Dare to Fall* which focuses heavily on the subject of grief. At just twenty years old, Estelle Maskame has published no less than four novels - the popular Dimily trilogy, and now the wonderful,...

Friday

Thanks to Glassesshop.com* I have been able to take advantage of the current heatwave we're experiencing in the UK and actually spend a decent amount of time outside. I am finally getting that vitamin D boost my doctor advised back in January and I am enjoying every single minute of it. ...

Thursday

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Wednesday

Wow. As a history lover, I was intrigued by this book before I even read the first the page. I have spent a large part of my academic career learning about the second world war, and the effects the Nazi regime had on the people of Europe. However, everything that I have learnt did not prepare me this heartbreaking story, surrounding a Jewish family from Berlin, and the lengths they would go through...

Monday

Back in January, I decided that this summer would finally be the year I decorate my bedroom. It has been red and cream for a good few years now and quite frankly it's really beginning to peeve me off! I know that I am supposed to be saving to buy my own house, but that dream is still a couple of years away and if I have to look at those red walls any longer, I think I am going to scream, ahah...

Tuesday

Paris is easily one of my favourite cities. It was the second foreign city I ever visited (Amsterdam being the first) and I fell in love with it almost instantly. Every building has its own unique characteristics, whether it be in its architecture or how brightly coloured flowers have been displayed on balconies - everything is beautiful and I love it...

Friday

My brain did a little bit of a swan dive towards the end of last month. I had planned to write a bunch of blog posts, and share some really cool products, books and experiences with you guys, but my brain wouldn't have any of it. The more I tried to get stuff done, the more I wanted to gouge my eyes out with a fork...

Tuesday

It takes a lot for me to love, or even like a book within the crime genre, so that being said I wasn't completely disappointed when I didn't fall in love with John Fairfax's new novel Summary Justice*. I have never been a massive fan of crime/detective novels but there was something about the premise of Summary Justice that intrigued me into wanting to read more. It seemed like it would...

Wednesday

In short? No. But let me tell you why. Whilst waiting to see part two of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, a friend and I had the opportunity to visit Shake Shack in Leicester Square After reading some raving reviews online we thought we knew what we were getting ourselves in for; world-class burgers, world-class service, a world-class experience. Sadly we were mistaken. You...

Monday

This month, Harry and I have had the pleasure of working with Purrboxes*, a unique subscription box for your furry little purr baby. I personally love subscription boxes, the idea of getting loads of cool stuff through your letterbox every month is the best natural high I can think of, but getting something through the post that you can use to entertain your little purr baby, now that is...

Wednesday

Wow, this month has flown by, don't you think? I know February is a short month, but woah...

Hi guys, today I wanted to write about my recent theatre trip to see Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. It was absolutely fantastic, and I highly recommend it to anyone that loves Harry Potter or can appreciate the magic of a well put together stage show. I am not a theatre critic, so all of my thoughts and opinions are that of a fan and avid theatre goer....

Tuesday

If you are a regular visitor of Kirstiekinsblogs, then you will have noticed that we have undergone a little makeover! Sorting myself out with a professionally made layout has been at the top of my blogging to-do list for years, however, I never really saw the point when I was just hobby blogging...

Wednesday

Wow. I can't believe that it is already February. Time flies fast when you're having fun, right? Or in my case, living in a permanent state of existential crisis. I mean, where is the time going? Last week I was starting school, and now I am nearly 25...

Thursday

Now I know you're thinking, hang on, why is she still posting about Christmas when it is nearly February, but hear me out okay? Okay! I have been following Christina Bianco on Youtube for a while; she is funny, talented and has an absolutely phenomenal vocal range. You may know her from her cover of Total Eclipse of the Heart, where she sings the Bonnie Tyler classic in the voices of some...

Wednesday

IT STARTS WITH A SUICIDE AND ENDS WITH A DEATH Have you ever seen the movie Foxfire? A new girl moves to town, she's a bit of a bad ass, starts a girl gang with a few typical loser types, adored by those in her clique, et cetera? Well, Girls on Fire* is nothing like that, except it is. Now think of the early 90's movie The Heathers - Winona Ryder classic, arguably one of my favourite films...

Thursday

I am so glad that The Dry is my first book review of 2017. I was invited to take part in the blog tour a few months ago, and have been waiting with anticipation ever since! After hearing so much hype about the book from a friend of mine, I eagerly awaited its delivery to see if the hype surrounding Jane Harper's debut novel was worth it, and let me tell you - it was. Reading The Dry has been the highlight...