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This week I am heading into mythological territory (yes, again), with the latest novel from American author, Alexandra Bracken. Lore, which was released earlier this year, is a tale of tragedy, discovery and vengeance with the added bonus of the fact it all takes place (pretty much) in modern-day New York. Want to find out...
This week I am introducing you to Bernard Black and his amazing collection of books in a small shop near Bloomsbury. Yes, I am taking you on a trip to Black Books. I hope you enjoy the visit, just don’t go near the shop owner, he’ll bite your head off. Also, as I mentioned in...
This week I am taking a look at a relatively recent release in the form of the first book in a new series by Canadian author, Kelley Armstrong. The book in question is Cursed Luck, which came out at the beginning of May 2021. It’s the story of a cursed necklace, the curse weaver who...
This week, I am revisiting Lucifer and looking at the most recent episodes released on Netflix as of the 28th of May 2021. This review is as spoiler-free as I can make it – in other words, I reveal pretty much nothing that will have you running away screaming I spoiled the show for you....
In this, the first-ever episode of The Bookshop I look at the first book in Leigh Bardugo’s Six of Crows Duology, appropriately titled Six of Crows. I talk nothing but books in this spin-off of Not Before Coffee! So settle back and listen as I talk about this 2015 YA novel. Also, I mention an...
Welcome to season 2, brand new format, brand new concept, same old Raye! This week I am talking about the 1999-2001 TV show, Spaced. I also tell you all about the changes that come with the new season and go into a bit of detail about anxiety attacks. I’m so glad to be back!
In the finale of Season 1, I am talking about the new Netflix series, Shadow and Bone. Starring Jessie Mei Li and Ben Barnes, this is an adaptation of a book trilogy I have never read (I know, gasp, shock, horror). I also talk about a destructive pattern in my life I need to get...
This week I am looking at another 1995 film in Clueless. Has it stood the test of time? Will I find it creepy watching as a fully grown adult who is analysing it, or will it never lose its charm? I also talk about my viewing for the coming week, my plans for the long...
This week I am looking at 1995’s other teen comedy, Empire Records, starring Renee Zellweger, Liv Tyler and Debi Mazar. I also take a look at a new novel from author John Murray McKay called The Girl’s Guide to the Apocalypse, and after a brief talk about my viewing for the week, I’ll be talking...
This week it’s another trip back to 2005 as I look at the Ryan Reynolds film, Just Friends, also starring Amy Smart, Anna Faris and Chris Klein. I also check out my bookshelves for my favourite books – recommendations ahoy, and talk about my recent mental mood drop and how spending too much time with...