My Life in Books (Based on BBC Series)

This is my choice of books which I enjoyed at various stages of my life:

BOOK 1 
The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe (& all things Narnia)-read age 9/10
BOOK 2 
Wuthering Heights - age 15 (school study)
BOOK 3 
War and Peace Vol 1 - age 19 (Will attempt vol 2 again one day)
BOOK 4 
 The Diving Bell and the Butterfly - age over 21 (and a wee bit). A must read.
BOOK 5 
 The Time Travellers Wife (My guilty pleasure/beach read) Age over 21 (and a wee bit more)
      

                           

Book Gifts

Books, books and more books.  So many books, so little time.....

 If Only You Knew - Claire Allan

One Day - David Nicholls (Must read before seeing film)

Something from Tiffany's - Melissa Hill
Spirit of the Titanic - Nicola Pierce

Suddenly Senior : The Funny Thing About Getting Older - Tom Hay (Gift from Big Sis!!!!!)


The Time of My Life - Cecelia Ahern

501 Must-Read Books - Various (Bet I haven't read 1% - on quick skim through have read some but probably wouldn't choose to read at least 95% of them)

Recycle Old Christmas Cards

Cut out nice front section of old Christmas cards.  Cut an A4 card in two using pinking sheers or special scissors for cutting interesting edges on card.  Stick the section from old card using sticky pads to front of new card, green and red works well.  Write a message on inside using gold pen.  Packs of small envelopes can be purchased in bulk from stationary stores.  You can also purchase small stickers for the back of your card and print your details eg:

  Hand crafted by

 Lesleymc

Very satisfying, cheap, look quite good and nice personal touch.

Newbooks Magazine

Just discovered a magazine for book lovers.  It has been on the go it seems for ten years but to my chagrin I have never come across it before.  It contains lots of interesting articles, interviews with authors and reviews of books. You can also read short extracts from some of the featured books.  There is also the opportunity to request a book free from a selection of those featured only paying post and packaging.  This is genuine, I received a copy of 'Dark Matter' only paying £2.95 towards p & p.   I am currently reading Tea Obreht's Eye of the Tiger and look forward to reading the article in the current magazine afterwards.  Bring on the next addition.

You can also find them at www.newbooksmag.com