My TOP 4 recommended reads during lockdown

 

In March 2020 we were all greeted with the realisation that for the next few weeks (months!) our bins were going to go out more than us, in fact that was the only trip out for many of us, a walk down our path with our bin in hand! With all this time on my hands I decided to take up reading again. I've always read but I've done more of it since lockdown. I'm more of a fantasy fan when it comes to books, I like to 'lose' myself in the idea of something magical (who doesn't at the moment!) my favourite author of course being J.K.ROWLING. So I thought I would share with you my top 4 books I read during lockdown:

Mrs Hinch 'THIS IS ME' A memoir

Yes I proudly admit I'm a 'Hincher.' For those of you that don't know who Mrs Hinch is (everyone knows who she is right?!) she's a young woman from Essex who has become an internet sensation for her cleaning tips and hacks. I follow her on Instagram and she never fails to bring a smile to my face. Sophie (Mrs Hinch) and her family have to be one of the nicest families on Instagram and with nearly 4 million followers she has to be one of the most famous too!

'This is me' is her autobiography, it's her chance to have her say as she puts it herself. I really enjoyed reading it and recommend it to anyone out there that already follows her or to anyone new to her if you're reading this. I won't give anything away but you won't be disappointed!

The Boy, the Mole, the fox and the Horse - Charlie Mackesy

Love this book! It's basically a book of positive quotes that sort of tell a story. It's a book you can go back to time and time again. It's definitely a book I think everyone needs in their life. A real feel good book! Something we all need right now.

Dear NHS 100 stories to say thank you - edited by Adam Kay

I think the NHS have done an outstanding job during the coronavirus pandemic, in fact there isn't enough praise in the world that could even begin to describe it. I salute every single one of you!

This book is happy, sad, painful, funny and everything in between. It's made up of stories from celebrities about their experiences with the NHS. Plus all profits from the book goes to NHS CHARITIES TOGETHER and THE LULLABY TRUST. What's not to like?!

THE ICKABOG - J.K.ROWLING

As I said previously I am already a fan of J.K.ROWLING so I immediately picked this up when I saw it.

It's a brilliantly written fairy tale for children of all ages! It's about a kingdom and a myth, the myth of the Ickabog! It delivers a message about the power and hope of friendship. Again it was a story I loved. The illustrations inside the book are all drawn by children too which I thought was a lovely touch. If like me you love a good fairy tale then I recommend you give this book a go.

Caroline x