It’s only 10 days into January and I’ve already been personally attacked by sprayed edges. Thanks to The Works’ Spredguary event — 10 days, 10 special editions, and £5 a pop — my shelves got prettier, my TBR got taller, and my self-control completely vanished. Let’s talk about the books that came home with me… and the ones I’m still plotting to buy.
Tag: The Works Book Haul
📖 The Chapter Check-In: 07/01/2026
Soft resets, book indecision, and reality creeping back in. This week’s Chapter Check-In is all about easing into routine, resisting (or not) £5 book temptations, rediscovering old TV loves, and figuring out what to read next — one gentle step at a time. 📚✨
📚 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). 📚✨
📚 Payday Book Haul – Big Wins, Sweet Treats & Proud Mama Moments! 🍪
After payday, I took my youngest book hunting and scored some amazing finds! We ended with new books, brownie treats, and tons of giggles. Total win!
The Reading Nook 