Book Review: Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier

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I hope you've had a great week and have a fun weekend planned! This week I'm back with another book review and this time it is one a little different to Harry Potter. With a lot of books I read I don't tend to stick to one genre -  so Rebecca wasn't anything new (genre-wise) for me, however, it was a little different...

This book is a masterpiece when it comes to classic novels. It is still a great piece of literature now, a lot like Pride & Prejudice and Sense & Sensibility, which with time has only grown more popular amongst book lovers ❤

Rebecca is a gothic novel written by Daphne du Maurier in 1938 and was very popular in the era it was published but it also became even more popular due to Alfred Hitchcock's adaptation of the novel in 1940.

Blurb

Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley Again...

Working as a paid companion to a bitter elderly lady, the timid heroine of Rebecca learns her place. Life is bleak until, on a trip to the South of France, she falls in love with Maxim de Winter, a handsome widower whose proposal takes her by surprise. Whisked from Monte Carlo to Manderley, Maxim's isolated Cornish estate, the friendless young bride begins to realise that she barely knows her husband at all. And in every corner of every room is the phantom of his beautiful first wife, Rebecca. 

Rebecca is the haunting story of a woman consumed by love and the struggle to find her identity. 

Opinions

When I first picked up the novel I was in the gift shop to a Daphne du Maurier museum in Cornwall and was browsing the endless piles of her books available to buy. My mum has read a few Daphne du Maurier books in the past, so after seeing me take interest in her novels my mum offered to buy me two of her novels - so I picked up Rebecca and Jamaica Inn.

When I first picked up Rebecca and read the blurb I knew it would be a book I could easily sink my teeth into as I'm a huge fan of books that hold a lot of mystery, suspense and drama (especially anything like Agatha Christie's crime novels) so I was excited to start reading and bury deep into the mystery that was Maxim de Winter's previous dead wife Rebecca. However, I also had the perception that the book would be easy to read - even though it is a novel that was written quite a long time ago I had the idea that the book wouldn't be a challenge. However, I was very wrong. The language used was quite dated so I found myself having to search for words to understand what they meant - which was probably due to the time period in which the novel was written, but I also found it very difficult to fly through chapters like I usually would. I had to keep re-reading pages and going back to previous chapters to understand what was going on. Even with chapters where there wasn't a lot happening I found myself having to go back and re-read the previous page to remind myself what was going on - and I think that was purely due to it being a very busy novel in the sense there was a lot going on in each chapter to get to the plot twist and give the reader all the context they needed. In the end, it took me forever to finish the book. I started reading in on holiday in Lanzarote with the idea I'll finish it in the two weeks I was there but no...it took me more than a month (even though I was reading it every night) to finish the book. 

Even though it was a book that took time to read it was so worth it. It is a novel I would recommend - especially to those who love lots of suspense, drama, mystery and confusion. There were certain parts of the book where I had no idea what was going on, so you needed to keep reading to find out why particular events took place and the context such as Mrs Danvers attitude and hostility towards Mrs. De Winter. You will get frustrated every now and then that nothing makes sense and events are taking place but nothing links together until the end and the plot twist is revealed. 

One thing I find interesting is that the protagonist Mrs de Winter never had a first name. The novel is written all in the first person so she was never once referred to with her forename. Up to the end of the book, you never find out the protagonists first name - which drives me crazy because as a reader I really want to know her name as the heroine of the novel. Like the lack of a name for the heroine there are many parts in the book that you question but after completing the novel I wouldn't have changed anything as it's what makes it so compelling!

I find Maxim de Winter a very interesting character as well as he doesn't give away a lot at the beginning of the novel and he remains a big mystery along with his previous wife. You find yourself asking lots of questions to who he really is, where is Rebecca and what happened all those years ago. AND luckily all these questions do get answered but like the heroine, at first, you feel like you barely know the character Maxim until more drama unfolds and the past comes to light revealing everything - which unravelled an amazing plot twist!!

The plot twist in the book was so surprising. It is one you'll never be able to guess and that is one of the reasons why I loved the book so much - it was so unpredictable. You'll be gasping and holding your breath through it all. The suspense is the best bit!

I would recommend this book to anyone who loves classic novels like Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre! It was quite a difficult read but I would definitely read it again! 

When I start to read her other novel Jamaica Inn I'll be going in with the perception that it might take me a while to read!

What book are you reading at the moment? Let me know in the comments below ❤

See you next week my lovelies for a new blog post! 

Amy x 

Book Review: Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire by J.K Rowling

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I'm back! I took a break from posting on here after Christmas to concentrate on handing in all my essays for university and then getting organised with my dissertation (third year is sooo much fun!!) so I took a back seat from blogging and concentrated on getting all my work done. Now that I'm not an uncoordinated mess I want to start uploading once a week again! Finding a balance with all my uni work, extra-curricular activities, freelance work and blogging is a challenge but I'm attempting to make it work!

This week I'm back with another book review, which is still quite new to my blog as I've never been one to post many book reviews before - however now that my love for reading has sparked again I want to share my thoughts and opinions with you guys, especially as I have a long TBR list! 

I read Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire back in September while I was on holiday in Lanzarote, but you know me - I'm late with everything! So I made sure to make some notes while I was reading it so that I could write a blog post later on - and here we are! ❤

Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire by J.K Rowling

Blurb

Harry Potter is midway through his training as a wizard and his coming of age. Harry wants to get away from the pernicious Dursleys and go to the International Quidditch Cup. He wants to find out about the mysterious event that's supposed to take place at Hogwarts this year, an event involving two other rival schools of magic, and a competition that hasn't happened for a hundred years. He wants to be a normal, fourteen-year-old wizard. But unfortunately for Harry Potter, he's not normal - even by wizarding standards. And in his case, different can be deadly.

I fell in love with the Harry Potter books ever since I began reading them in my first year of university more than two years ago! Between each book, I've found myself picking up other books on my TBR list but I've always gone back to another Harry Potter book in the end. I've always been captured and pulled in by Harry Potter ever since I watched the films as I child, but now that I'm making my way through the books I'm even more drawn in by the charm of the characters, Hogwarts and the whole of the Wizarding World.  I know a lot about the Wizarding World and Harry Potter characters as I've seen every film at least a hundred times but reading the books has helped me dive even further into the lives of the characters and the challenges Harry has to face both with the Dursleys and in the classroom. It is so easy to lose yourself in The Goblet of Fire thanks to the imagery and narration. 

The highlight to The Goblet of Fire was the introduction of other wizarding schools from around the world - in the three previous book other wizarding schools aren't mentioned, so meeting characters from places not related to Hogwarts and seeing them all take part in the Triwizard Tournament was so capturing! I think because I'd already seen the film I already had the scenes and settings imagined in my bed but reading one chapter to the next made it come to life even more!

The characters explored were definitely the best part of the fourth instalment! Hearing more on the protagonists Harry, Ron and Hermoine were fun but getting to meet Victor Krum, Cedric Diggory, Fleur Delacour, Cho Chang and Padma and Parvati Patil was so interesting. Two other characters that I wish were featured in the film was both Charlie and Bill Weasley! You get to hear more about the Weasley family and all the Weasley children which isn't featured in the film, especially the home life at The Burrow. Also, another fun character that was introduced in the book and not the film was Ludo Bagman. Now that I've read and seen The Goblet of Fire I really wished Ludo Bagman was included in the film. Obviously, other characters take over his parts such as Bartie Crouch and Cornelius Fudge but having the character Ludo Bagman in the film like his character in the book would have been great - especially his enthusiasm for the Quidditch World Cup! 

When the book goes into detail of the Quidditch World Cup and all that it encompasses it was an element to the story that made it so much more exciting - having wizard celebrities and the celebration of an event that is so close to our own football world cup was fun! Seeing a magical twist on a normally mundane event. 

One element of the book I was really taken in by was the story of Tom Riddle's childhood. In the film you don't get given an insight into Tom Riddle and his family like you do in the book. Especially the beginning chapter when it gave such extensive detail on the Riddle family house and how it's a location/setting is key to the story.  

There are so many elements to the book that made me fall in love with The Goblet of Fire all over again. Especially as the fourth part of the Harry Potter collection has always been one of my favourites due to J.K Rowling introducing so many new characters, wizarding schools which previously weren't mentioned and more of Voldermort's evil crimes and back story. This is when the story of Harry Potter and Hogwarts really takes off! 

If you haven't read the fourth book of the Harry Potter series then I highly recommend you pick it up. You won't be able to put it down and you'll be moving on to the next book straight away to continue escaping to the Wizarding World ❤

See you next week for another new blog post! I'm not sure what day I'll be uploading a new post as I'm still sorting out my week plans but there will be one! 

Amy x 

Blogmas Day 9: Christmas Gift Guide For Her

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⭐Welcome to Day Nine of Blogmas ⭐

Christmas shopping. Some people love it, some hate it. The worst is when you've got several people to buy for and have absolutely no idea what to get them. So, I'm here to help you out in your time of crisis!

For Day Nine I wanted to give you guys a 'gift guide for her' whether it be inspiration and ideas for your mums, sisters, girlfriends, daughters or friends. I'm not perfect at buying gifts and I always struggle to come up with ideas, so I wanted to give you guys some tips as I know I'm not the only one who struggles to buy for people! 

Let's Begin!

Firstly, when deciding what to buy someone decide on your budget. Is it just a £5 secret Santa or is the amount of money you spend on the gift not important? Decide the financial aspect first and then decide next what you want to get them. That way you won't go over your budget or buy something out of your price range. 

Every product I've mentioned is linked to the website (I don't earn any commission through these links, I just wanted to make it easier for you to find by providing you with all the links) ❣

Jewellery

Jewellery and Watches - Both jewellery and watches are always great gifts. Jewellery is always sentimental, especially when it has been brought by someone special. I know when I've received jewellery as a gift it always holds sentimental value and meaning because someone saw this item and thought of me ❤

Pandora and Thomas Sabo have something for everyone and they have such an extensive range of rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings. Pandora is very popular this time of year especially as they are a very popular brand amongst us women. So, if you know someone who loves Pandora, Thomas Sabo or  Swarovski I highly recommend a Pandora ring (they are always really popular - I have four), a Thomas Sabo charms bracelet as they are always a great present to give someone you care about or a Swarovski necklace (their pendants are beautiful). 

Another great gift for Christmas are watches. I personally received a watch for my 18th birthday and haven't taken it off since. So, if you know anyone who's watch needs upgrading or they need a watch in general (they may be bad at time keeping haha!) then check out brands such as Bering, TISSOT, Olivia Burton, Radley and Seksy. There are so many other great watch brands but these are just a few I personally recommend. They have both practicality and style. 

Perfume and Fragrance Gift Sets 

Fragrances are always a popular Christmas gift. I have received perfume a lot at Christmas and I personally think it is a great gift! Perfume is a gift that most women love to receive and is something we always use and are always running out of. Even if we've got three perfumes already we always love new fragrances to try out ❤

Pink Sand is a Canary Islands/Spanish brand available at Fund Grube, however, I am unsure if it is actually available here in the UK as I bought it while I was in Lanzarote. However, there are plenty of great perfumes you can buy for your loved ones this Christmas. Several brands are doing Christmas special perfumes such as Chanel releasing a limited-edition bottle of Chanel N°5 Eau du Parfum the Red Edition available at John Lewis & Partners for £130, where instead of the usual bottle they have switched it for a ruby red for Christmas. Jean Paul Gaultier has also done something very similar and has changed their Classique packaging for something more festive, so the Classique Collector EDT Spray now has a snow globe theme where the iconic clear glass bust is now dressed in a Christmas dress embezzled with snowflakes. It is available for £56.52 at John Lewis & Partners. So, if you are looking for a fragrance that shouts Christmas then check out these two! 

Shawn Mendes Signature may look like a male's fragrance but it is actually a unisex perfume. I've used it and so has my housemate who is a male. It doesn't have a very predominant female and male scent. It's a very neutral fragrance that anyone can enjoy. So, if you know anyone who is a fan of Shawn Mendes then his Signature fragrance gift set would be perfect! You can get it in Boots for £13.33. Other fragrance gift sets I recommend are Marc Jacobs Daisy Love Gift set for £55 in Boots and Gucci's Bamboo Gift Set for £49. 

Gift sets are always a nice gift to get friends, co-workers, cousins and most girlie relatives as you can never go wrong! Boots and Superdrug both have great gift sets up for grabs this year with Soap & Glory, Ted Baker, Sanctuary, Joules and even Harry Potter gift sets now ❤ Here is the Jack Wills Gift Set with three different body sprays including English Velvet, Hope Cover and Signature which retails at around £10 at Jack Wills and Boots. 

I received these as a gift also, so if you need to buy a gift for a sister-in-law, boyfriend's sister, secret Santa or as part of a bigger present then these are great! 

Body/ Skin Care

You can never go wrong with Soap & Glory as either an individual gift or gift sets! I know a lot of people receive Soap & Glory as secret Santa gifts, even myself and I've never been disappointed with any Soap & Glory gift I've received. As an adult, I love receiving body care/skincare gift sets as it means I don't have to go and buy them myself. It is always nice to receive them from somebody else. Soap & Glory isn't a cheap present either so if you are struggling for gift ideas then head to Boots and check out their 3 for 2 deals on Soap & Glory, Ted Baker, Sanctuary, Jack Wills, Joules and many more brands!

Pyjamas

Pyjamas are always a great Christmas gift! Especially if you family open one gift on Christmas Eve as these will be perfect for a friend, relative or significant other to wear on the night before Christmas! I've received a few pairs of pyjamas at Christmas and they have been some of the best gifts I've received ❤

Primark has some adorable pyjamas at the moment, including Disney, Friends and Harry Potter themed sets! If you know someone who loves Disney or is obsessed with Friends and pyjamas then this would be a great gift. They are so soft and look so cute on. I got this pair of Disney Miss Bunny pyjamas for £14 from Primark and I might end up buying myself some more over the Christmas holidays as they are just so cute and comfy! 

Primark is also doing some great Christmas themed pyjamas with all the festive colours and characters (including The Grinch), so if you want a family set of pyjamas or something more festive then check them out here. 

Bags 

Handbags, travel bags and cute little purses are a nice gift for someone special ❤

These bucket bags from Primark are great! I got mine a while ago but it has never let me down! It is a smallish bag but it actually fits so much inside. What I love is the chain handle instead of a normal handle. It adds something different to the bag and makes it more of a statement piece. This is a great gift for someone who needs to upgrade their day to day bag or if you know someone who needs a casual going out bag and likes a bag with a lot of room and zip.

If you are looking for a bag a bit bigger then check out River Island's website. They have some really cute bags for around £30. Check them out here. I've always found River Island's bag great quality and worth the price. So, if you are willing to spend a little more go and have a browse through their collection, they have so many to choose from!

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If you could receive any of these gifts for Christmas which would you want? Let me know in the comments below!

See you tomorrow for Day Ten of Blogmas ❄

Amy x 

Blogmas Day 7: My Christmas Bucket List

Hey Guys!

⭐Welcome to Day Seven of Blogmas ⭐

Can you believe it is only 18 days left till Christmas! 18 days! I can't believe how quickly this month is going, one week tomorrow and I'll be on a train heading back home for Christmas with my family  ❤

I took this blog idea from the lovely Katy from @KatyMackenzie19 on Twitter and her blog www.somethingdifferent1998.com as she did it on Blogmas Day Two and after reading it I thought it was a lovely idea! Especially as I have a long list of things I want to do this Christmas now I'm spending it in England (I used to go abroad for Christmas) so I thought I'd share this list with you all and maybe you can get some inspiration for your own Christmas plans ❄

See Katy's post here.

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Hopefully, I'll get to complete everything on the list!

#1 Christmas Markets

 I want to go to as many Christmas markets as I can! I really want to properly go around the Newcastle Christmas Market again, as the first time I went I didn't have a lot of time. I'd also love to go to the Winter Wonderland in Nottingham and their Christmas market, especially as it is so close to my hometown. If I could I would also love to go around the Edinburgh Christmas Market but it is quite far away and I won't have a chance before travelling back to my hometown, so hopefully I'll get the chance to visit next year. There are also a few Christmas markets around where my family live so hopefully we'll get to have a day out and go around the Christmas stalls and get some treats ❤

#2 Friends & Mulled Wine

When I'm back in my hometown and all my friends are also back from university I want to have a huge catch-up and drink mulled wine in our local pub. I don't get to see my friends back home very often as I'm in Newcastle most of the year so when I get the chance I like to make sure I make time to see them, have a catch-up and fill each other in on what we've missed in the months we haven't seen each other!

#3 Christmas Movies

I've watched quite a few Christmas movies already even before the countdown to Christmas began but I've still got a lot of movies I haven't watched yet such as Love Actually, The Christmas Chronicles, The Muppets Christmas Carol, and Elf. I'm keeping some of the best Chrismas movies to watch on the last couple of days before Christmas Day! If you suggest any fun Christmas movies to add to my list let me know in the comments section below! 

#4 Christmas Eve/ Boxing Day Walk

Since I'm back in England for Christmas this year I really want to take the dog on either a Christmas Eve or Boxing Day walk with the family. Even though it will be absolutely freezing, I love the idea of getting all dressed up in layer on layer of coats and having a nice Winter walk ❄

#5 Make a Gingerbread House and Snowmen

My dad is quite the baker but normally we don't really do any baking at Christmas but this year my dad and I have made the decision to attempt to make a gingerbread house and snowmen! He has brought all the tools we need so once I'm home the challenge to build the best gingerbread house will begin! (We are going to buy a spare one in case our gingerbread house doesn't go to plan and falls apart haha!)

#6 Get More Christmas Jumpers For The Dog

The dog Billy already has four Christmas jumpers to keep him looking cute and warm but I personally think he needs more haha! When I was in H&M the other day there was a Christmas tree dog jumper and it is adorable! He needs to look like a dog Christmas tree so I think he needs more Christmas jumpers for his present!

#7 Celebrate Christmas With Sammy

Normally my best friend Sam and I swap presents at Christmas but this year we decided that instead of spending money buying each other gifts we are going to spend the money doing something together instead. We haven't decided what to do, but we are excited to get to spend some quality time together and make the most of Christmas, especially as we hardly see each other living 3 hours apart from each other ❤

#7 See All Of The Family

Christmas is a very family-orientated time of year and I've been in Newcastle since September without visiting my hometown so I want to make sure I see everyone when I'm back home and make the most of seeing my loved ones before I have to go back to uni in January. I  love spending Christmas seeing all my family!

#8 Read My Christmas Books 

If you read my Blogmas Day One post you'll know that I've got a few books I want to read over Christmas while I've got the break from uni. The aim is to read as much as I can while relaxing back home in the warm drinking hot chocolate. The perfect way to relax after having a stressful few months.

#9 Complete Blogmas 

This is my first year doing Blogmas, so I'm determined to finish it. It has been fun getting to write Christmas themed posts every day and it has got me really motivated for writing more content for my blog! I didn't create a lot of content before Blogmas so now I've committed myself to writing a post for every day I'm determined to write more in the new year ❣

What is on your bucket list this Christmas? Let me know in the comments below ❄

See you tomorrow for Day Eight of Blogmas!

Amy x  

Enjoy a picture of Billy in the snow ❄

Blogmas Day 5: My Christmas Wish List

Hey Guys!

⭐Welcome to Day Five of Blogmas ⭐

I can't believe how quickly Blogmas 2018 is flying by! I have so much fun content coming out soon so look out for Winter Tags, gift guides, Christmas markets and lots more! 

When it comes to Christmas everyone secretly has a wish list of things they would like to receive, and sometimes people struggle to come up with ideas when people ask them what they want, so I thought I'd share my Christmas wish list with you and you might be able to get some inspiration for when your loved ones ask you what you'd like. Or even if you want to treat yourself this Christmas and buy it for yourself (got to have a bit of self-love!) ❤

Normally I don't have a big wish list for Christmas as I'm not so bothered about Christmas presents now that I'm older. I prefer buying gifts for people and giving it to them than I do receiving from other people. Which is why I'm so excited for all the secret Santas I'm doing this year with my friends, housemates and blogger secret Santa ❤ But, I do have a wish list this year because there are so many great films, box sets, books and cute things out at the moment that it is hard not to ask for them!

Crazy Rich Asians DVD 

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In October I went and saw Crazy Rich Asians in the cinema and I absolutely loved it! I'd already watched all the trailers and listened to all the interviews, so when I finally got to see the film I was so excited! 

It is such a great feel-good movie, with humour and heartfelt moments! Firstly Nick Young is gorgeous!  Awkwafina is hilarious as Peik Lin Goh and Constance Wu from Fresh Off The Boat is so good as Rachel Chu. In fact, they did a great job with casting. It is one of those films that I'll be watching over and over again (kind of like when I first got Mamma Mia and I constantly watched it on repeat) ❤

Crazy Rich Asians Trilogy Boxset by Kevin Kwan

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After seeing the film Crazy Rich Asians I'm desperate to get my hands on the book. Seeing as I loved the film I want to give the book a read as sometimes the book always ends up better than the film!

Other than the first book Crazy Rich Asians, there are also two other books belonging to the series. You've got both China Rich Girlfriend and Rich People Problems. So, the trilogy boxset by Kevin Kwan is on my wishlist as well. I would love to get the box set and read the other books that belong to the series! Especially if the books are anything like the film. Also, I would like to get ahead of the game and read the other two books in case they do sequels to Crazy Rich Asians!

If you guys are interested in purchasing the trilogy as well they are on Amazon for £26.99 or if you just want the first book Crazy Rich Asians it's £5.75 on Amazon. If you know someone who has seen the film and loved it as much as me then this would be a great gift idea ❤

Button Down Pyjamas from Primark

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A few weeks ago when I went to Primark with my parents I picked up a pair of Disney button down pyjamas with Miss Bunny on and they are the cutest pair of pyjamas I have (except my Stitch set!), they are so soft and I'm loving button down pyjamas now. Primark is doing some really cute sets at the moment such as ones that are Harry Potter themed, cactus-themed and some have really cute floral designs. I can't help but stop and look every time I'm in Primark. I thought I'd add them to the Christmas wish list as receiving pyjamas for a Christmas present is always nice. The pyjamas I have received in the past for Christmas have been my favourite ❤

If you know someone who loves buying pyjamas have a look in Primark as they have a great selection at the moment, especially Christmas themed sets ❄

Snug Rug Blanket in Grey

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My housemate Sophie has a Snug Rug blanket in navy and it is one of the best creations invented!! I'm always borrowing it when I'm sat watching TV as it gets quite cold in our living room and it is the COSIEST blanket ever! What I love is that it has sleeves so I can be doing uni work on my laptop or reading and not be drowning in my blanket. It makes it so much easier to function while also being warm and cosy. There are so many colours to choose from as well! 

If you know anyone that gets really cold and needs the softest blanket but also functionality then get them this. The quality is great ❤

Victoria: A Royal Love Affair by Daisy Goodwin and Sarah Sheridan

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I saw the Victoria: A Royal Love Affair in WHSmith ages ago and wanted to buy it then and there but didn't get the chance. The book explores the sets, facts and fiction, costumes, letters written by Queen Victoria, diary entries from Albert and Victoria,  profiles of all the major characters, interviews with the actors and fascinating, in-depth information on the production. I'm fascinated with books like these, especially when I'm really into the series because I like to know more about the show and more about the history. I've already got a book similar to this one but on Downton Abbey, where it details the sets, characters, costumes of the times and the history of Highclere Castle. So, to have another book on my favourite historical drama series would make me very happy! 

Victoria (ITV) Series 1 & 2 Box Set

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I love a historical drama! When Downton Abbey came out a few years ago I was absolutely obsessed to the point I got the box set, a book on behind the scenes info, pictures and costumes and visited Highclere Castle. So, when ITV created Victoria I fell in love with the series, especially as I love anything about Victoria and Albert. Any historical dramas around royals I love watching. Since I'm so invested in the Victoria series I'd love to receive the box set, so least then I can re-watch it as many times as I want! I love going back to the old series and re-watching them again and again. I'd love to add the DVD to the rest of my historical drama boxsets! 

Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again

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If you haven't seen Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again you are missing out! It is hands down the movie of the year for me. I went to the cinema with my auntie back in summer to watch the new movie and I've been obsessed since! I played the soundtrack every day for at least two weeks straight after watching it, so now it's on DVD I need it so I can watch it over and over again. When I got bought the first Mamma Mia movie I would watch it while getting ready for school nearly every day, so with the second movie now out in shops I must have it haha!

If you are a die-hard fan of ABBA and love the Mamma Mia movies then why not treat yourself to the new DVD! It is in most entertainment shops and supermarkets for around £10!

A Beautiful Mind, a Beautiful Life: The Bubz Guide to Being Unstoppable by Lindy Tsang

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If you don't know who Lindy Tsang is she is a Beauty Guru YouTuber/Vlogger of family life and has been on YouTube for quite a while. Lindy is a huge source of positivity and happiness so when she released a book I had to get a copy. Unfortunately, it was released by Barnes and Noble in America first and I never got a chance to buy it. I've heard amazing reviews from others who have already read it and I have wanted this book for so long, so now it is on Amazon I'd love to get a copy! ❤

The Greatest Showman

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The Greatest Showman came out quite a while ago and even now there is the new Greatest Showman: Reimagined album but it is still a musical I haven't stopped loving! I'm always listening to the playlist while I'm doing my uni work and writing posts for my blog, so I wanted to add the film to my wish list. I'm a huge lover of musicals ever since I watched Funny Girl featuring Barbara Streisand when I was younger. One thing I can't fault with this movie/musical are the songs!  

If you have a friend or relative that loves it too why not treat them to the DVD this Christmas ❤

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What is on your wish list for Christmas this year? Let me know in the comments below!

See you tomorrow for Day Six of Blogmas ❤

Amy x