Since early infancy, I’ve loved stories. Since the immortal day that I first sounded out the word “fog” on the BBC weather forecast, I never looked back. I read fast and I remember everything I read.
I am the girl who frequently risks missing her train stop because I’m caught in a book. I am the girl who feels nervous to leave the house without a book in her handbag and then another one on standby in case I finish the first one. I am Girl with her Head in a Book.
Girl with her Head in a Book began due to serious talking-about-books withdrawal symptoms after graduating. Recognising the glazed looks on the faces of my nearest and dearest, I decided to take to the Internet and share my musings there instead and so here we are. All reviews, discussions and lists are written by me unless otherwise indicated. The menu tabs should allow for smooth navigation of the site but let me know if you can’t find what you’re looking for.
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About Me:
I live in Oxfordshire, I have experience in copy-editing, proof-reading, writing and research. I studied English and French at the University of St Andrews – the website has tracked the past half decade or so of my life as well as charting my on-going bibliophilia. Books are what I like best, but I also enjoy knitting, writing, swimming, feminism, Granny Smith apples, postcards, handbags, dresses that have pockets and daffodils.
A more serious point after your Austen post on Tuesday (25th) have you read any Carol Shields? Like Austen not a huge output, she sadly died a few years back so what was published is all there is.
I thought I was the only one who grabbed a book before she left the house and then another in case I finished the first one! I too dislike Phillipa Gregory and LOVE “reading outdoors, reading indoors, the awesome power and grace of God”. Good to meet a kindred soul!:D
Haha! Glad to hear it! Philippa Gregory’s books deserve to pulped and used to make motorways – just like what happened to Barbara Cartland’s books!
oh how true .. suitcases weighed down with 19kgs of books and one change of clothes for a fortnight….
Haha, my wife always makes fun of me for my back-up books on even the smallest of outings… Gotta be ready, eh?
Always! You have to be prepared!
Whilst searching for suitable books for my 11 year old daughter to read I came across your review of ‘The Growing Summer’, I get the impression that this might suit slightly younger readers… Could you please recommend some books for a relatively advanced 11 year old reader?
Many thanks
To be honest, I think Noel Streatfeild is ideal for that age group – there’s a lot going on in her books! I was a relatively advanced 11 year old reader once and I thought that she was amazing! I also think that The Growing Summer has a lot to say to young people about taking on independence. I read all kinds of things at that age – I read Pride and Prejudice for the first time when I was around ten, then some of Anne Bronte. Also the Mennyms – people can get distracted by the fact that they’re dolls but again, there’s a lot going on. People are too quick to dismiss children’s fiction – I’m no big fan of Young Adult fiction but I think good children’s fiction can still be enjoyed at whatever age. I still really like Paddington Bear!
Hi! I’m not sure if you usually do blog awards, but I love reading your reviews, so I nominated you for the Real Neat Blog Award. 🙂 Here’s the link if you’re interested: https://majoringinliterature.wordpress.com/2017/12/01/the-real-neat-blog-award/.
Thank you so much! Very exciting 🙂 I will get something together on this as soon as I get a minute.
Hi there
Are you available for proof reading manuscripts?
Kind regards
Kellie
Hi, in theory yes but it practice, I am pretty busy. It would depend on the specifics of the project. If you send details through to the above email address then I can let you know more.
Hope your week is good! 🙂
You’re cute 🙂
i love to read ever cents kindergarten it has been my fav thing to do 😐 whille i love to read you might already be able to tell but i suck at spelling
Yours is one of the best book blogs I’ve ever come across. Thanks for your detailed and well thought out reviews! Have to say I disagree about Philippa Gregory though 🙂
Thank you – that’s a lovely thing to say 🙂 I’m afraid though that I will loathe Philippa Gregory’s writing and approach to history until the end of time though – there are much better authors of historical fiction available!
Coming across your website while fumbling down the rabbit hole of the internet, has made my day! I have now added many new titles to my list of “books to find”, and your detailed summaries have kept me entertained for over an hour. I thank you for that!
Regards and happy reading
Hi! I’m so excited to find someone who is doing what I am attempting to do! Read and blog about books and things that I love!
I’ve just read you review of Mythos. I am mighty relieved to find that I am not the only person who does not hold the pompous Stephen Fry in the highest regard. Phew! Thank you, and, I will follow your blog from now on.
I wouldn’t say I totally dislike him – it’s more that I think small doses are best for me. Or else as a narrator (e.g. on HP audiobooks) but … yeah, didn’t really take to Mythos alas! Thanks for following and hope to hear more from you 🙂