Rinny Rambles: The Blog is Back & sneak peek at my current read

Hi everyone! We're back !! First off i want to apologise for the very long absence. Life and health got in the way and things were crazy, something had to give whilst I regained control. Unfortunately, it was the blog :( Things are starting to get back in control and I have missed the blog so much. I am thankful for our old followers & friends who have not abandoned us and Welcome any new readers who stumble across our path. Please stay I plan to work hard and make the blog even better. I also want us to interact more feel fee to comment below what you're reading? What books you like? What you want to see on the blog? or even a link to your own blog. I want us to all have fun and chat instead of you all just reading my boring rambles. Follow our social media links at the bottom if you prefer and drop u a message there :) Kimmy is taking a break at the moment so unfortunately, you are all going to have to put up with just me at the moment.  I do have a couple of new ideas for posts i hope are unique that i am working out so keep an eye out can't wait to reveal the plans. I think that's all for Blog news so on with the fun stuff. :)

A sneak peek into what I am about to read to review in a few months. Thanks to Clara at Little, Brown Book Group for asking me to review the book and providing me with a copy.

Mistletoe on 34th Street By Lisa Dickenson

This book will be released on November 3, 2016.  Look out for my review on the 8th of November 2016. 

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Olivia has never experienced a snow-covered, 'traditional' Christmas before. Having grown up in a family that chose winter sun over decking the halls, she's not sure what all the fuss is about. So when she and her colleagues are stranded in New York after a work trip, Olivia is perfectly happy spending the holiday season in the Big Apple.

Jon, Olivia's friend, on the other hand is desperate to get home in time for his big family get-together. Nevertheless, determined to make the best out of the situation, he sets out to show Olivia how enchanting Christmas in New York can be. And when handsome New Yorker Elijah is added to the mix, could the magic of the season finally be working its charm on Olivia? As 25 December draws closer, Olivia suddenly finds herself with a decision to make: who does she really want to kiss under the mistletoe this Christmas?

Links

Amazon

Amazon UK

Author's Website 

Author Facebook

Author Twitter

I can't wait to cozy up with this love wintery Christmas reads. What are you all reading at the moment? Comment below and let me know.

Bye for now
Rinny

Rinny's Ramblings - Apologies for being M.I.A, What I've read and other ramblings

Hi Everyone, Rinny here for another Rinny Rambles. So you might have noticed the blog the past couple weeks has been deserted :( which neither Kimmy or I have meant to happen. So i would like to apologise to you all, our mail has been gathering up to so if you have emailed us and we have not replied yet. Please do not hate us just we have got lost in the pile somewhere and are working on getting on top of things.

Kimmy has been super busy at work and with personal things. In February I decided to return to education after 11 + years. I started the access module Y032 -  People, work and society with The Open University. I really would recommend this module it has been a tough learning curve through my studies ( which i finished last Wednesday and get the results in 6 weeks) and I have not had much time to read for fun with my health issues complicating my studies. Due to my health and family commitments The Open University has proved to be a good choice or me and found that i was well supported through my studies. My confidence has increased as well as many skills. So much so I am starting part time in October with the Open University my Bachelor of Laws degree. I am excited ad nervous but proud as i never thought I would be able to return to education. I am determined to find the right balance between studying, coping with my health and maintaining Opinionated Cupcakes. However until I do and Kimmy is freed up a little more WE ARE CLOSED OR REVIEW REQUESTS :( HOWEVER FEEL FREE TO ASK US TO PROMOTE OR JOIN BLOG TOURS.

One unusual book related thing I have found is I study better listening to audiobooks.So weird and most likely not a good thing. However I do make sure it is something I have already read for the most part. So on to the fun stuff what I have read or listened too (with basic comments)

What I've Read

• I have listened to the Harry Potter series whilst studying as i have already read them a few times and still really enjoy the series.

• Weird Things Customers Say in Bookshops and More Weird Things Customers Say in Bookshops by Jen Campbell . I enjoyed them especially as my daughter ad I were in stitches at some of the tales.  She has even asked for her own copies!! She doest read much so i was shocked lol :) .
  
   

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• Lux series 1-4  by Jennifer L. Armentrout . I have been addicted to the first four books n the series could not put any of them down, just moving from one to the other.  Im a third into number 5 and not as hooked as with the previous 4 but looking forward to continuing .  

 for all except book                                     4 Origin  




I just did not enjoy Origin as much and i am not entirely sure why not :( I think i missed some of the other characters that  had got used to being around more.

•    Really enjoyed, something totally different to my normal reads. I could not put it down! This was the first book i had picked up in awhile and actually sparked me into managing to cram more fun reading into my days the past few months. It was also the first Brandon Sanderson book I have read and I loved his writing style. I cannot wait to read the next in the series

•  My last book I have finished over the past few months is We Bought A Zoo by Benjamin Mee. The book that the film of the same title is based on. The tre story o the highs and lws that the family went through buying a zoo.  
  

I adored this book. It was interesting, funny, heart warming and heart wrenching with lovely pictures too.









Is there anything you want to see on the blog? What have you been reading?  Are you a Open University student? or Any thoughts and comments? We want to hear from you!!!!

Rinny Rambles 25/12/2014 - Merry Christmas

Hi everyone!!

I know your all busy enjoying yourself, I just wanted to do a quick post wishing you all a Merry Christmas and If you do not celebrate Christmas, I hope you are enjoying a lovely day whatever you are doing. :)

I hope Santa has been kind too you all? What book related presents were/are you hoping for? If you have opened your presents already did you get any book related gifts? I am cheating and scheduling this post a few days early but I am hoping for some textbooks for when I start university in January and a Bookcase. 

Above all I hope you are having a lovely day, surrounded by people who you love and care about. Thank you all so much for supporting Kimmy and I with our blog this year, when we started blogging in January I could never have imagined us growing so much, so quick. That is one gift I am thankful for this year. Thank you for your support.

Rinny