Paper Memories

Hello there reader, so, we all have our sacred place, whether it be in a treehouse, a bedroom, or even in one's own mind, I'm sure that we all have our beloved spot  that is ours and ours alone. My special place is probably completely different from  yours, but I've decided to share with you a space that has been my sanctuary for the past two years, and continues to be a place of deep thought and peace for me. Welcome to the hidden bench in the castle grounds.  Okay, so it isn't exactly "hidden" as such, but I like to convince myself that it's some tucked away wonderland that only I have access to, somewhere I can sit for hours without worrying about people, or cars, or anything that's ever existed. It's just me, my book, and my thoughts. Nothing else.       Something else that I love about my little spot is that it's teeming with unnoticed beauty and wildlife. I could easily walk straight p...

1. Cannery Row by John Steinbeck I have to admit, I think I've caught Steinbeck-fever as I've found  myself yearning for his unpredictable story-lines, warm, vivid characters, and the stunning rural scenery that he so beautifully describes in all of his books.  Cannery Row initially caught my eye due to it's gorgeous Cover art (by Kathryn MacNaughton) which, in my opinion, successfully captures the mood of the novel. 2. Unwind by Neal Shusterman I was introduced to this book thanks to a short film created by a production company on Youtube called mainstaypro who had previously adapted a scene from 'Unwind'.  instantly I was  captured by the unique plot and the promise of a dystopian series "More chilling than The Hunger Games ". 3. Paper Aeroplanes by Dawn O'Porter I can never resist a good ol' coming-of-age novel,  especially if that novel happens to involve a story about  friendship, humour, and what it...