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With Christmas fast approaching, this is the time many people are hunting high and low for that perfect present. If you're stuck for inspiration or just generally need some recommendations, then hopefully this post will give you a few ideas! 1.   Daunt Books  Children’s Canvas Bags, Daunt Books £8 each These cute canvas bags are a stylish  and convenient way to carry around your books. Although they have the word "children's" in the name, these bags are great for anyone , as they are simply a smaller version of the standard size bags. They are available in four colours: pink, yellow, dark green and sky blue for £8 each. The regular sized bags (identical but larger) are also great, and can be used as shopping bags, etc. as can the special edition bags with metallic gold writing . 2.  100 Penguin Covers Colouring Book, Waterstones £9.99 This book is exactly what it says: a colouring book of 100 covers from publishing house Penguin! Interpret them in your own way and c...

During the lockdown, I've read a lot more books than I would usually. I decided to compile a list of my favourite ones that I've read so far, accompanied by small reviews. I hope to do full reviews of some of these books soon! 1. Ruby Redfort: Look Into my Eyes Author:  Lauren Child Genre:  Crime  Age Range:  9-15 Rating Out of 10:  8 Publisher:  HarperCollins First Published:  2011 Plot Ruby Redfort is probably one of the best books I've read in lockdown. The main character is Ruby, an extremely clever teenager,  who is obsessed with anything to do with code-cracking and logic puzzles. One day, the phone starts ringing persistently... But with no answer. Until she is left a riddle on her answering machine, and needs to figure out who's calling, and what they want with her. Good Things About the Book The characters have good personalities and are likeable (or not likeable) immediately The plot is always engrossing The language is descriptive The f...