Hit the North! or My Icelandic Drama, pt. 2

by Sarah

The first leg of our Icelandic trip was spent in the south, with trips out to the golden circle, and down time soaking up Reykjavik’s chilled vibe. When we left the UK, we… Continue reading →

Icelandic Drama: part 1

by Sarah

I’ve just turned 50 – woohoo! To celebrate arriving at such a grand old age, my family and I went to Iceland (the country, not the frozen food emporium – that would make… Continue reading →

View over the top of my book #27

by Sarah

My husband is about to start the final placement of his Social Work degree – hooray! The end is in sight, but for the next six months he won’t really be able to… Continue reading →

View over the top of my Book #25

by Sarah

As I’ve not long been back from my jaunt to France and have only just finally cleared the mountain of washing, this is just a little taster of my trip. We only went… Continue reading →

Where are you hiding, Umberto Eco?

by Sarah

Much as I’m currently enjoying my foray into Nordic Noir, I’m starting to think ahead and plan my reading for the next few months. I’ll be heading off to a family wedding in… Continue reading →

#AW80Books: ‘Compartment No.6’ by Rosa Liksom

by Sarah

I ordered Rosa Liksom’s Compartment No.6 after reading a really compelling blog review. I only wish I could remember which blog I got the recommendation from, so I could say thanks! as it was… Continue reading →

Around the World in 80 Books Reading Challenge: So, who’s in?

by Sarah

Tomorrow is a very special day for Lucy and I, as it’s the first birthday of HardBookHabit. What an incredible year it’s been – I don’t think I’ve ever read or written more… Continue reading →

“There is no more poetic book than an atlas,” Judith Schalansky

by Sarah

A quick glance at most people’s bookshelves is enough to guess the wanderlust of the owner, as the presence or absence of travel guides can tell you a lot about their globe-trotting habits.… Continue reading →

The End of the Great Escape

by Sarah

While reading Angela Carter’s very fabulous ‘Wise Children’ recently, I was struck by a phrase lightly used that really dated the book and exemplified how different the world is now, thanks to technology.… Continue reading →

Barcelona in Books

by Sarah

I don’t get to travel that often, so when I do, I really make the most of it. My favourite way to prepare is to read fiction set in the place I’m going… Continue reading →