Happy (Beth) Day to me!

Hey friends - It's my birthday! I will probably be spending the day reading whatever books I was given as a present with a good vegan wine and my cat, but as an extra little birthday celebration I'd like to share my some of the other amazing Beths who have graced my bookshelves with their brilliance!

Bethany Clift

I was very lucky to be one of Ms Clifts first readers for her debut, Last One at the Party, and I really haven't shut up about it since to be honest. She is immensely talented and equally as charming. She writes uniquely compelling speculative stories, taking the world we know and turning into something curious and strange in the most spectacular ways. Also, she has a really cute dog.

Beth Miller

Beth Miller makes me cry. She spans a lot of styles, but everything she does is so full of heart that you can't help but fall in love with her stories and characters. I've had the privilege of being an advanced reviewer for two of her titles so far, and I know it's not going to end there because I am absolutely enamoured with the way she brings characters to life.

Bethany Rutter

Aside from the fact Bethany Rutter is a brilliant writer - she is also a personal icon of mine. Honestly I always check her instagram feed just to see what she's wearing because I absolutely adore her and her style. She literally radiates best friend vibes in everything she writes and in her personality.

Beth O'Leary

Beth O'Leary just creates the most sweet, heart warming stories about all different kinds of love. Her books are always fun, light hearted and so entertaining - you know whenever you pick one up that you're in for something that you're going to enjoy.

Happy Beth Day everyone!

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REVIEW: This Could Be Us by Clare McGowan

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