Every post, all in one place ā reviews, rambles, life chaos, and everything in between.
Welcome to The Archives ā aka the master list of every post Iāve ever published onĀ The Reading Nook.
If youāre hunting for a specific review, browsing by vibe, or just fancy a scroll through the chaos, youāre in the right spot. Grab a drink, pick a post, and letās get cosy.
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š Meet the Men Who Live Rent-Free in My Head
A Valentineās Day love letter to the fictional men who raised my standards, broke my heart, and now live rent-free in my head ā from morally grey antiheroes to torturedā¦
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š§ā¤ļø Two Moods, One Heart: My Love Playlists
Two playlists. Two moods. One heart. šš„ From soft, romantic love songs that hit you right in the feels to confident, flirty tracks that scream main character energy, this postā¦
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š Romance Is My Comfort Read (And Iām Not Sorry)
Romance has always been my comfort read ā familiar, reassuring, and full of emotional safety. When life feels loud, I reach for stories that promise connection, hope, and happy endings.ā¦
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š Romance Tropes That Own My Heart (And Iām Done Pretending Otherwise)
Predictable? Absolutely. Boring? Never. This is my unapologetic love letter to the romance tropes that own my heart ā from wolves and fated mates to cowboys, age gaps, and why-chooseā¦
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āļø January Wrap Up
January was a chill month for me, just easing in without any pressure. With snowy days, cozy teas, and a couple of awesome books like The Wolf King, I focusedā¦
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āļø All He’ll Ever Be Book Review
All Heāll Ever Be is a dark mafia romance that left me firmly in āmixed feelingsā territory. While the first two parts of the series were a real slog toā¦
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šāØ Five Little Joys That Make Life More Fun
A little peek into the things I do purely for fun ā from getting lost in books and baking sweet treats, to Pinterest scrolling sessions, comfort TV binges, and aā¦
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š How IĀ ActuallyĀ Choose My Next Read
Choosing my next read should be easyā¦ but with 800+ books on my TBR, itās chaos. When my mood refuses to cooperate, I let a Wheel of Names decide. Isā¦
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āØ Whatās in a Name? Apparentlyā¦ a Whole Story
A name, a surprise, and a whole lot of backstory. From almost being a boy to nearly being called Charmaine, this is the cosy little story behind my name āā¦
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š The Chapter Check-In: 21/01/2026
Mid-January has arrived with its familiar mix of cosy comforts and low-level chaos. Between grey skies, audiobook escapes, and a very real case of the mid-month blues, this weekās Chapterā¦
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Chalkboards, Cupcakes & Big āWhat Ifā Dreams
Childhood dreams donāt always disappear ā sometimes they just evolve. A little look back at wanting to teach, loving childcare, and quietly dreaming of a life filled with cake.
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ā The Wolf King Book Review
A fierce fantasy romance filled with wolf alphas, forbidden desire, and medieval-Scottish vibes. Short chapters, addictive pacing, and an alpha MMC you wonāt forget. I devoured this book and immediatelyā¦
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š«š±Ā Please Return to Sender: Modern Social Media
If I could un-invent one thing, it would be modern social media ā especially the video-everything era. I grew up when social media was simple: statuses, selfies, blurry nights out,ā¦
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šāļøAround the World, One Month at a Time
A behind-the-scenes look at how our Country of the Month project came to life at nursery ā from a lightbulb idea in 2022 to a full year of food, culture,ā¦
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šš§ Paws, Trunks & Cheeky Faces: Why Picking One Favourite Is Impossible
Canāt choose just one favourite animal ā my heart says elephants, penguins, apes and cats. Gentle giants, cheeky troublemakers, endlessly fascinating souls, and the ultimate vibe companions. Apparently, Iām anā¦
Keep readingš The Chapter Check-In: 14/01/2026
A quiet midweek pause filled with memory, comfort, and small rituals. This chapter check-in reflects on grief, gentle goals, a slow-burn fantasy read, nostalgic snacks, and the simple things thatā¦
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ā Birthday Girl Book Review
A slow-burn, forbidden age-gap romance that completely reignited my reading mood. Birthday Girl is tender, aching, and quietly intense ā packed with longing, restraint, and so much heart. Pike Lawsonā¦
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What Iām Choosing More of in 2026
This year isnāt about doing more, fixing myself, or chasing unrealistic expectations. Itās about choosing a gentler life ā more rest, more small joys, and more space without guilt. Aā¦
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š§š§ Snack OāClock? Donāt Judge Me.
Itās 7:30am and while the world expects toast or cereal, my heart wants cheesy garlic bread. Breakfast rules are a suggestion ā snacks are a lifestyle.
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š§ø The Originals: A Bear, A Doll, and a Lifetime of Love
Two childhood comfort items followed me through every stage of growing up ā a teddy bear thatās now loved by my youngest, and a doll affectionately renamed Scary Mary. Proofā¦
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ššøĀ Spredguary Got Me in a Chokehold
Itās only 10 days into January and Iāve already been personally attacked by sprayed edges. Thanks to The Worksā Spredguary event ā 10 days, 10 special editions, and Ā£5 aā¦
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š My Reading Intentions for 2026
In 2026, Iām stepping away from strict reading goals and leaning into a softer, more intentional reading life. This post explores why Iām choosing enjoyment over obligation, how I approachā¦
Keep readingš The Chapter Check-In: 07/01/2026
Soft resets, book indecision, and reality creeping back in. This weekās Chapter Check-In is all about easing into routine, resisting (or not) Ā£5 book temptations, rediscovering old TV loves, andā¦
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ššØĀ If I Had a Billboardā¦ Itād Definitely Not Be Deep
If I had a freeway billboard, it wouldnāt be deep or life-changing ā itād be funny. The kind of message that makes you smile mid-commute and reminds you that lifeā¦
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ā³ One Foot in Yesterday, One Eye on Tomorrow
Caught between memories and maybes, I find myself living in both the past and the future. Some moments bring warmth, others bring tears ā especially as certain anniversaries approach. Butā¦
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š A New Year, The Same Cozy Corner
As I reflect on the past year, my blog, The Reading Nook, has transformed into my cozy space for all things books and life, and Iām grateful for this journey.
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šĀ Collegeā¦ But Make It British
In the UK, college isnāt university ā itās that in-between stage where you start shaping your future. I studied childcare, loved being around the babies, and learned pretty quickly thatā¦
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š®Ā Play Isnāt Just for Kids (And Iām Standing by That)
Play doesnāt disappear when we grow up ā it just changes shape. Whether itās gaming, board games, or creative escapes, playtime is still allowed. This is your reminder that funā¦
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āØ Big Dreams, Big Pressureā¦ Big Nope āØ
Kicking off 2026 with a big question and an even bigger realisation ā Iām done comparing my reading life and my real life to impossible standards. This year is aboutā¦
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āØ Yearly Wrap Up 2025 āØ
This year was a wild mix of blogging, reading tons of books, and embracing chaos. I reflected on my journey and celebrated cozy moments, chaotic blog posts, and memorable reads.
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