Happy World Book Day!

“You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax, all you need is a book.” – Dr Seuss 02.03.2017 Today is one of my favourite days of the year (aside from Christmas and Pancake day that is). I love World Book Day because it celebrates my absolute favourite thing in the world –Continue reading “Happy World Book Day!”

When books give the best Life Advice

“Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.” ― Charles William Eliot What’s up guys? People read for a whole load of different reasons; sometimes it’s to escape reality for a little bit, sometimes it’s to feel as thoughContinue reading “When books give the best Life Advice”

19 Things that Harry Potter taught me.

“After all this time? Always.” – J.K Rowling *CLICHE HARRY POTTER POST ALERT* (I don’t even care, I’m Harry Potter obsessed and proud) It goes without saying that the Harry Potter series defined a generation. Actually, that doesn’t even do it justice, because it defined more than one. Being born in 1994, Harry Potter andContinue reading “19 Things that Harry Potter taught me.”

The Curse of the English Degree

“The real purpose of books is to trap the mind into doing its own thinking.” – Christopher Morely    Before I went to university (even though I had obviously studied English for both GCSE and A Level) there was a clear difference in the way I read books that I was studying, and books thatContinue reading “The Curse of the English Degree”

The Very First Blog Post

“There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit at a typewriter and bleed.” – Ernest Hemingway  Hi Everyone, Welcome to my new blog! Before I start, here are a few things you might want to know about me: My name is Aimee Garnett, I am 21 years old and I am from Southend-on-Sea inContinue reading “The Very First Blog Post”