Skip to content
aprils shelf logo, book blog logo, book blogger

April's Shelf

Book reviews and bookish things!

Menu
  • Blog Posts
    • Book Discussions
    • Bookish Thoughts
  • Book Review
    • Reviews by Author
    • Reviews by Genre
    • Indie Book Reviews
  • Diverse Literature
    • Representation in Books!
    • Self Publishing
    • Translated Fiction
    • Women in Science Fiction & Fantasy
  • Reading Tracker & Templates
  • Contact Me
Menu

Category: Bookish Thoughts

Indie fantasy books I want to read!

Posted on December 8, 2025December 8, 2025 by April

The beauty of translation is that it opens up so many stories that we otherwise didn’t have access to read. I’ve read so many that have ended up in my favourites list and so I’ve pulled together a list of translated works that I am excited to read this year!

Read more

My most recent book Kickstarter pledges!

Posted on September 2, 2025September 2, 2025 by April

There’s something special about backing a book on Kickstarter. It’s not just about pre-ordering a story or receiving a beautiful, unique book (though that is certainly a big part of it!); it’s about becoming a part of the creative journey, supporting talented artists and authors that bring these books and characters to life. I love…

Read more

Why so many editions of unreleased books?

Posted on August 9, 2025August 14, 2025 by April

My thoughts and observations on the rise of multiple special editions of books that are yet to be released. Why is this happening and does it matter?

Read more
reading, wrap up, book reviews, monthly reading, book recommendation

July Monthly Wrap Up

Posted on August 2, 2025August 15, 2025 by April

Wrap up of my reading highlights this month! What book did you enjoy this month?

Read more

June Reading Wrap Up!

Posted on July 2, 2025 by April

Wrap up of my reading highlights this month! What book did you enjoy this month?

Read more

New books & life catch up!

Posted on June 11, 2025 by April

New books, book subscription and general life updates of travelling around Scotland. How is it half way through the year already?

Read more

Translated Fiction I’m Excited to Read

Posted on May 11, 2025August 18, 2025 by April

The beauty of translation is that it opens up so many stories that we otherwise didn’t have access to read. I’ve read so many that have ended up in my favourites list and so I’ve pulled together a list of translated works that I am excited to read this year!

Read more

April Reading Wrap Up!

Posted on April 30, 2025August 18, 2025 by April

Wrap up of my reading highlights this month! What book did you enjoy this month?

Read more

Book haul alert!

Posted on April 11, 2025 by April

A spontaneous trip to Waterstones for new books and a book unhaul update!

Read more

March Reading Wrap Up!

Posted on April 2, 2025 by April

Wrap up of my reading highlights this month! What book did you enjoy this month?

Read more

Posts pagination

  • 1
  • 2
  • Next