Recent Reads Reviewed #29

Paper Girls, Vol. 6 by Brian K. Vaughan - 4/5

If you are new to this series, we follow a group of time-traveling paper girls in a wonderfully, weird dystopian world. The illustrations and colour choices are beautifully done throughout. I recommend it to anyone who thinks they would like to get into graphic novels, as this is where I primarily started. Volume six was wrapped up really nicely. I can’t believe I’ve finally finished the Paper Girls series!

Sunshine and Spaniels (Primrose Terrace Series #2) by Cressida McLaughlin - 4/5

I started and completed the Primrose Terrace series this year and would recommend it to those looking for a quick kindle series. We follow Cat and her move to Primrose Terrace where she sets up a dog walking business. She quickly becomes friends with her neighbours, and romance starts to blossom. Part two was my least favourite, but overall, it’s a beautiful, heart-warming series. Anyone who likes dogs will love this!

The Busy Girl's Guide to Digital Photography by Lorna Yabsley - 4/5

This book is a great starting point to learn more about photography and gain confidence to develop your skills. Important information such as exposure, the big three and other technicalities are included in the first chapter. In the next chapter we move on to portraits, covering different types of people as well as composition. 

Different events are discussed later for example sports, weddings, etc and there’s lots more valuable information as you go through the rest of the book. Topics are explained in an accessible way, and everything is broken down clearly. I found it to be a fun, and interesting read.

Productive Life: Tips for Setting Goals and Being Productive by Scott Thourson - 5/5

This is a concise, profound look at how to be more productive in a work and home environment. It covers types of goals, why goal setting is important, golden rules of goal setting and much more. This was an informative, inspiring read about the psychology of goal setting and how to set goals successfully.

The Life-Changing Manga of Tidying Up by Marie Kondō - 5/5

This author previously brought out The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying in 2014 and it became a big sensation. I was a little late to the party reading it but it became one of my all-time favourites. I love learning about tidying, and when I saw Kondo had brought out a fictional manga book, I knew I wanted to read it.

I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised to find the story of Chiaki, a young woman in Tokyo with a messy apartment and needing a new direction in life; interesting. This graphic novel is fantastic in its own right, with its own share of valuable lessons to be taken from it. 

Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell - 4/5

In this graphic novel we follow Deja and Josiah who work together at their local pumpkin patch, and are seasonal best friends. Finally, seniors, this will be there last season, so they want to make the most of it. The illustrations are wonderful, and the story is well-paced with lots of autumnal vibes. I liked all the autumn snack references throughout for example toffee apples, s’mores, kettle corn, apple cider slushees, and more. 

Live Green: 52 Steps for a More Sustainable Life by Jen Chillingsworth - 5/5

This is a dinky little coffee table book, with a generous amount of knowledge about how to live a greener lifestyle. Everything is covered from home and garden, eating green, slow fashion, natural beauty, a simple Christmas and so on. The book is beautifully presented, and I learnt a great deal from the authors extensive tips. It was a charming, and insightful read overall.

Have you added any of these to your reading list?

Do you have any autumn reading recommendations for me? :-) Xx