Monthly Review – July

Monthly Review – July

July was an exceptionally busy month for me. I went on holiday, twice, and the kids broke up for their six weeks holiday from school.

I love the school holiday as I get to stay in bed slightly longer in the morning, and I get to spend some quality time with my boys, without the worry of making sure that they have done their homework, sorted their uniforms, pack lunches out for morning, etc.

So this month my first holiday was to New York, just me and the hubby. First time we have been away without the kids, except for our one night honeymoon stay in Windermere, as we got married when the eldest was six.

Whilst in New York I tried to see as many book related places and items around the city as I could, alongside all the usual touristy things such as the Empire States Building, Liberty Island, Top of the Rock etc.

Our first stop was to Central Park. In the park they have statues and monuments of book characters, and authors. They also have a garden dedicated to Shakespeare.

I also visited my first Barnes and Noble book shop (sorry the picture isn’t great), New York Public library and the National History Museum (where Night at the Museum was filmed) – I know not book related, but I like that film, picture is of the T-rex which is feature in the movie.

Our second holiday was to the serene, picturesque Whinfell Center Parcs in Penrith, Lake District. Center Parcs is a family favourite destination, one that we try to visit at least once a year and partake in lots of fun activities – this year me and the youngest did ‘Tree Trekking’, we are both on the picture below, but you may have to squint to see me in the distance. Just a good job I’m not afraid of heights!

Back to the blog – Between myself and the team we read and reviewed 26 books, not as impressive as last month, but still a good amount.

There were also three cover reveals for authors Rachael Richey, JT Lawrence and K.A Kerr.