The Cloisters is a slow-burn mystery about Ann, who gets pulled into dark academia and tarot at a gothic museum. Expect ambition, secrets, and a twisty ending that'll leave you shocked!
Author: Kimberley
🎄 December Wrap-Up
December felt like living inside a snow globe — full of sparkle, chaos, and heartwarming moments. From festive feasts to Elf on the Shelf mayhem, and a couple of solid audiobook listens, I wrapped up 2025 with a tired smile and a heart full of gratitude.
📚 Book Haul: Christmas Money, Birthday Treats & A Very Intentional Detour
Christmas and birthday money in my purse + an impromptu shopping trip with my mum = a very intentional book haul. From hard-to-find favourites and series-completing wins to a book I’ve been eyeing for weeks, this haul was pure reader joy (with a few non-book treats thrown in for balance). 📚✨
📖 The Chapter Check-In: 29/12/2025
This week’s Chapter Check-In is coming a little early thanks to festive chaos, birthdays, and the upcoming Yearly Wrap-Up. With zero reading progress (oops), a lot of family time, and plenty of post-Christmas contentment, this check-in is all about slowing down, reflecting, and easing into the New Year — snacks, musicals, and all. 📚✨
📖 The Chapter Check-In: 24/12/2025
It's Christmas Eve and life’s a whirlwind of baking, babysitting, and festive fun. Snuck in some reading, tea, and chaos. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas filled with cozy vibes!
Day 24 – Goodbye, Elves! Christmas Eve Magic & Farewell Boxes 🎁❤️
Elvis and Toffee wrapped up their Christmas mischief with sweet farewell gifts for the kids, turning Christmas Eve into a cozy, festive celebration filled with traditions and fun. Looking forward to next year!
Day 23 – Jingle Bells or Pringle Bells? 🎶🍿
Elvis and Toffee are now the Pringles mascots! They got silly by hiding in Pringles tubes, making the kids laugh. Easy to recreate at home with just a few supplies!
Day 22 – Hot Chocolate Bar Takeover ☕🎁
Elvis and Toffee turned into festive baristas, whipping up hot chocolate with tons of toppings for all the kids. It was a cozy, sweet-filled Christmas morning win!
Day 21 – The Floor Is Lava! Elves in Survival Mode 🔥🧗♂️
Elvis and Toffee faced a lava floor crisis, climbing the walls in a fun setup. It's an easy DIY project for holiday chaos—just add some printouts and tape for laughs!
📚 A Little Physical Book Haul (Because I Survived Christmas)
After surviving the full chaos of Christmas at work, I treated myself to a small but very well-earned physical book haul. A little festive self-care, some gorgeous covers, and a much-needed boost for my tired soul.
The Reading Nook 