Reading Round-Up: July/August 2024

Welcome back to another reading round-up post here on The Writing Greyhound! This summer has been filled with all things baby for me, so my free time for books has been limited. However, those sleepless nights and 3am wake-ups have been used to catch up on reading while enjoying cuddles with my newborn, which is definitely the best of both worlds.

5 Ways to Improve Your Postpartum Mental Health

AD* | Looking after your mental health is so important, but it can be all too easy to let your usual self-care routine slide when you're caught up in parenthood. However, with all the fluctuating hormones and sleepless nights, the postpartum period is a time when you need to take care of your mental health more than ever. If you're a new parent struggling with your mental health, these tips might just help you out.

Book Review: Last Seen Online by Lauren James

AD* | When Delilah meets Sawyer Saffitz (son of Anya Saffitz, aka Hollywood royalty), she becomes hooked on a decade-old scandal. In her quest for the truth, Delilah uncovers blog posts written by the mysterious “gottiewrites” and is soon caught up in a world of greed, fandom conspiracy theories … and murder. And the deeper Delilah digs, the more dangerous it becomes – because someone is willing to kill to hide the truth.

Reading Round-Up: May/June 2024

Summer is finally here, and it's been lovely to enjoy reading in the garden on the warmer days again. These last few months have also been quite busy for me outside of my bookish world, as the real world has been filled with plenty of last-minute preparations for a certain new arrival. That has meant time to read has been a little on the limited side, but luckily, needing to rest more often has also meant more time to delve into whichever book I've had on the go. Swings and roundabouts! 

Review: Simba Orbit Weighted Blanket

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Read on for my review of the blanket and all the reasons why it's sure to be a great addition to your sleep routine.