Welcome To My Bookish Corner

Hi, I’m Sarah! I started Totally Booked during the COVID years to document the books I read, the authors I had discovered along the way and the bookish talk I wanted to say – but didn’t have anyone in real life to chat about it with.

Whether you’re curling up with a novel, building your TBR pile, or looking for a new author to explore – you’re in the right place.

How It All Began

Throughout my teens, I read all the time. Spending my weekends in my local library, returning and borrowing more books, and making reservations from other libraries to have the next book in the series sent over for me to read.

After finishing school, real life hit hard, and reading took a step back in my life. Reading became something I did with my children, enjoying the books they wished I would read rather than reading for my own pleasure.

Shortly before COVID, I rediscovered my love of books and started slowly to make it part of my life. Lockdown gave me the perfect opportunity to fire up my Kindle and delve deep into my TBR list, and I have never looked back.

Get To Know Sarah

This is a difficult one, as I tend to read books depending on my mood. Last year, I discovered Omegaverse books, which I have enjoyed more than I thought I would. That said, I have some books, like Gemma Weir’s Montana Mountain Men series, that I will happily read time and time again.

Controversially, I don’t drink tea or coffee, and will only ever have the occasional hot chocolate. I’m much more at home with a Pepsi Max Cherry.

Chocolate or toffees! Something I can pick at throughout a book, the toffees are great when the tension is rising, as I can chew out my nerves.

Anywhere cosy, I like to be comfortable, with pillows and a blanket to hand. We stayed in a lodge in Scotland on the banks of Loch Tay a few years ago, and it was idyllic, so I’d love to sit there again and read a book.

Lots! Like many readers, I have favourite authors whom I will drop everything to read their latest book. But then I am also a sucker for the social media videos highlighting a section from a book which then just increases my TBR list.

I can’t resist romance, especially dark romance. I’m always in search of a happily ever after, but I like my characters to have a few questionable morals.

Does my Kindle count? Whilst I love a physical book now and then, my Kindle is the one thing that I utilise every day. I even have the app on my phone so I can read at times when I don’t have my main Kindle with me.

I wanted to create a space where I could celebrate my love of books beyond the pages. Showcasing book series others might enjoy, as well as bookish accessories and subscriptions I have come across.

More Than Just Books

Whilst books are an integral part of the Totally Booked blog. As much as we would like, unfortunately, we are unable to spend all day, every day reading – pesky work and real life commitments getting in the way.

Alongside sharing book reviews of books I have read, book series, and authors I have enjoyed. I hope to share bookish treats, literary quotes and bookish talk. Think of this as a virtual book club that you can dip in and out of whenever you feel you want to pop over.

From one reader, to another

This blog isn’t just about my reading experience – it’s about community. I love hearing from fellow readers, sharing bookish inspiration, and seeing how you incorporate reading into your everyday life.

Follow along on social media, share your own bookish moments, or take a look at the book reviews I have shared. It’s lovely to have you here!

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