Bookcase tour πŸ“šπŸ‘‰πŸ»

Hi guys πŸ‘‹πŸ»

So, I started the new year by giving my bookcase a little reshuffle.

Here are the different shelf arrangements…

1. The Harry Potter Shelf

This is obviously a must πŸ€ͺ

It’s a mixture of my copies of the book series as well as other illustrated versions and books about the wizarding world and films.

2. The tbr Shelf

My ‘to be read’ (tbr) shelf is all of the books that are on my list to read. It’s rather extensive at the moment – who else has a problem with being unable to stop buying books?! πŸ€ͺ

It’s got quite a nice mix of different genres to choose from, from easy readers, Thrillers, Autobiographies, Novels, Romances, Fantasy etc.

3. Recommendations Shelf

This shelf is my go to when anyone asks for a recommendation. I get asked for recommendations quite a bit so they are handy to grab.

4. My Favourites Shelf

These books are some of my alltime faves. Most I have read more than once.

Some of my favourites include ‘Bridget Jones’ – ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ – ‘Animal Farm’ – ‘The Land of Stories Series’ and ‘Goodnight Mr Tom.

This one kinda spills onto two shelves – special mention to Heidi Swain whos books almost have a whole shelf to themselves now haha.

5. My Childrens Book Shelf

Working with Children as well as being an Auntie means that I can appreciate a good picture book. I have some classics as well as just random ones I have picked up on the way. These are a mixture of Fiction and Non Fiction.



I love colour co-ordinating my shelves too, I have done this with my ‘tbr list’ as there is quite an array of different books and covers.

This always looks pretty cool.


How do you organise your bookcase?

Until Next Time,

Roseanne πŸ™‚

Reading round up… 2021 πŸ“š

So, here is my final reading update of 2021, July – December.

[Disclaimer: I’m not that fast a reader sometimes, it comes in fits and spurts, and I’ve had lots of revision to do, so its not as long a list as I’d like]


All my lies are true By Dorothy Koomson

A springtime affair by Katie Fforde

Be careful what you wish for by Jeffrey Archer

The Catch by T.M Logan

The Skylight by Louise Candlish

The little dreams of Lara Cliffe by Milly Johnson

A baby at the beach cafe by Lucy Diamond

The Land of Stories: Beyond the Kingdoms by Chris Colfer

A country escape by Katie Fforde

Mightier than the sword by Jeffrey Archer

The Invisable Girl by Lisa Jewell

Underneath the tree by Heidi Swain

The Road Trip by Beth O Leary

Dying for Christmas by Tammy Cohen

I wish it could be Christmas everyday by Milly Johnson

Baby it’s cold outside by Emily Bell

Which books have you enjoyed the most this year??

Until Next Time,

Roseanne πŸ™‚

Realistic Goals for 2022

Hey Guys πŸ‘‹πŸ»

‘I don’t know about you, but I’m feelin’ 2022′

A big HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL!

So, here is a little (realistic/not too intense) list of goals for 2022, that I would like to work into my day to day life.

  • Walk more
  • 11,000 steps (min) a day
  • Drink 3L (min) a day
  • Take more photos with people (whether they like it or not πŸ˜‚)
  • Read 10 pages (min) of any book a day
  • Spend less time on my phone
  • Start writing a book
  • Do more ‘meat free’ meals/days
  • Go to bed earlier!!
  • Pass my driving test

Pretty basic really – but good to jot it down.

I thought the ‘reading 10 pages (min)’ was a really good one as I sometimes get so overwhelmed with the number of books I have or how I don’t have time to read a chapter, that I just end up not reading al all! So 10 pages is a good goal for each day, a bit of calm time and if I want to keep going great – if I only have time for 10, its better than nothing!

I definitely need to up my water game again – I really does make you feel so much better.

The going to bed earlier is probably going to be the hardest but hey, we’ve gotta start somewhere.

Have you set any goals for 2022?

What are they??

Until Next Time,

Roseanne πŸ™‚

Blogmas Day Twenty One: Harry Potter themed stocking fillers βš‘

4 days to go!!

Now that the holidays are here and its not long to go until the big day – here are some quick, fun and easy Harry Potter themed stocking filler ideas (great for kiddies & adults alike)

Tesco, Β£4.99
Funko Suprise boxes, Amazon Β£5
Assorted HP themed chocs, M&S from Β£3
Earring Bauble, Argos Β£9.99
Jewellery, Argos from Β£10
Assorted HP decorations, Primark from Β£1
HP Poppit, Claires Β£4.99
Assorted HP Socks, Primark
HP Dobble, Amazon Β£8.99
Colouring book, Amazon Β£7.99
A Harry Potter book! Available in most books shops – Also on Amazon! Β£7.99

Until Next Time,

Roseanne πŸ™‚

Blogmas Day Eighteen: My Christmassy Reading corner πŸŽ„

Hi guys πŸ‘‹πŸ»

ONE WEEK UNTIL CHRISTMAS!!


I like to decorate and make my reading corner nice and cosy.

Let’s take a look!

Until Next Time,

Roseanne πŸ™‚

Blogmas Day Twelve: My Christmas Bookcase πŸ“š

Hi guys πŸ‘‹πŸ»

13 days to go!

Last year, since I moved and ‘upgraded’ shall we say, my reading corner. Thanks to the pandemic I made more use of it and had more time.

Last year I found some cool pictures where people had made snowmen and reindeers using their books and bookcases.

Here is last years efforts…

This year I made a whole christmas tree, the length of my bookcase. This one was alot harder but it was fun to give it a go!

What do you think?

Until Next Time,

Roseanne πŸ™‚

Blogmas Day Six: My top 5 festive reads πŸŽ…πŸ»πŸ“š

19 Days to go!

I LOVE festive, Christmas books.

Here are my top five favourite Christmas books.

1. ‘Mince Pies and Mistletoe at the Christmas Market’ By Heidi Swain

2. ‘Sleigh Rides and Silver Bells at the Christmas Fair’ By Heido Swain

3. ‘Finding Love at the Christmas Market’ By Jo Thomas

4. ‘Coming Home to Glendale Hall’ By Victoria Walters

5. ‘I Wish it Could be Christmas Everyday’ By Milly Johnson


Have you read any of these??

What did you think?

Any more Festive book recommendations are welcome 😊

Until Next Time,

Roseanne πŸ™‚

Blogmas Day Three: Festive Reads πŸ“š

22 days to go!

Because the only thing better than cosy, Christmas, snowy vibes… is thise things in a book!!!

So, here are some Christmas books to get that festive cheer flowing.

Heidi Swain

I LOVE Heidi Swain’s Christmas books the most. Is it even Christmas without a trip to one of her magical

‘Mince Pies and Mistletoe at the Chrisas Market’

‘Sleigh Rides and Silver Bells at the Christmas Fair’

Snowflakes and Cinnamon Swirls at the Winter Wonderland’

The Winter Garden’

Underneath the Christmas Tree’

Sarah Morgan

‘The Christmas Escape’

One More for Christmas’

The Christmas Sisters’

Jo Thomas

Finding Love at the Christmas Market

Milly Johnson

‘I wish it could be Christmas everyday’

Victoria Walters

Coming Home to Glendale Hall’

Hopeful Hearts at Glendale Hall’

Karen Swan

Together by Christmas’

Midnight in the Snow’

Lizzie Lane

‘A Christmas Wish’


and some thrillers if you like something a bit darker…

Trish Harnetiaux

The Secret Santa’

Alex Pine

‘The Christmas Killer’

Tammy Cohen

Dying for Christmas’


Have you read any of these??

Any other recommendations, let me know!

Until Next Time,

Roseanne πŸ™‚

Blogmas Day Two: Advent Calendars πŸŽ„


Day Two: Advent Calendars… Because who doesn’t love an advent calendar!?

So, here are mine!

This was only Β£4 (reduced from Β£8) in Primark.

How cute is it!?!

It has little pouches for you to add your own treats. I picked up little chocolate rectangles, from Wilko, for me and my husband.

They fit in nice and snuggly.


And number two…

It is a Harry Potter Pop Up Calendar.

I found this in my favourite local book shop – in town. Isn’t it amazing 😍

You’re sensing the theme now right…

If you’ve been around here before or know me you’ll know I’m HP mad – so yeah… they are both Harry Potter advent Calendars 🀣⚑

This was a bit pricey but so worth it. You get this beautiful pop up book and on the base are little doors to open.

Each door has a little hanging decoration to hang on the pop up tree.

It’s beautiful and reusable each year!! Amazing.


What advent calendar do you have?

23 days to go!

Until Next Time,

Roseanne πŸ™‚

Blogmas 2021 πŸŽ„

Hey guys πŸ‘‹πŸ»

It’s that time of year again… yup, you guessed it… Blogmas is back!

If you are unfamilar with ‘Blogmas’ it is 25 posts in December, one for each day leading up to Christmas Day.

Lots of Festive Fun, Books, Ideas, Treats and just general Merryment!

So, come along for the journey!

I will be posting on…

Instagram: Roseannes Blog

Facebook: Roseanne’s blog

Twitter: @RoseannesBlog


25 days to go!

Until Next Time,

Roseanne πŸ™‚