Christmas and Dickens: The Yuletide History of Mince Pies
*AD – Affiliate links used When the air turns chilly and the scent of roasting chestnuts fills the streets, it's that time of year when...
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The Scratch Pad
Welcome to the Bookish Bakes blog, The Scratch Pad, home to your weekly dose of inspiration. Here you'll find helpful baking guides and tips, book recommendations, and uplifting mental health stories.
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Amanda Saxby
- 3 min
Beyond the Pages: 10 Thoughtful Gifts for Book Lovers Other Than Books
Book lovers are a unique breed. They find solace and joy in the written word, losing themselves in the captivating worlds crafted by...
Amanda Saxby
- 6 min
10 Easy Summer Reads That Will Make You Feel Good
*AD – Affiliate links used Summer is the perfect time to unwind and relax, and what better way to do that than with a feel-good book? If...
Amanda Saxby
- 4 min
22 Inspirational Mental Health Quotes from Literature
Mental health is a crucial component of our overall well-being, yet it is often undervalued in our fast-paced modern world. Neglecting to...
Amanda Saxby
- 3 min
Improve your Reading Experience with your Senses
How much time do you spend every day looking at screens? If you’re anything like me, you probably check your phone as soon as you wake up...
Michelle Gately
- 5 min
10 Book Adaptations to Read Before They're on Screen this Year
I may have to revoke my “book obsessive” badge for admitting this: I don’t think the adaptation is always worse than the book. Sometimes...
Amanda Saxby
- 5 min
How to Get Maximum Joy from your Bookish Bakes Baking Kit
Whether you receive your first Bookish Bakes kit as a gift from a loved one or as a gift to treat yourself (hello, self love!), we want...
Amanda Saxby
- 5 min
Finding Comfort in Books During Times of Loneliness: 3 Bookish Bakers’ Stories
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week here in the UK, and this year the theme is loneliness. I think we can all say that we’ve experienced...
Amanda Saxby
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A Bookish Tea Party: 12 Teas to Pair with Famous Characters
Most of the people who know me will say that I’m a coffee drinker. And it’s true. I am a certified caffeine addict – I don’t feel like a...
Amanda Saxby
- 6 min
8 Delightful Spring Books to Savour this Season
I’m a transition season girl. Autumn will forever be my favourite, but spring also holds a special place in my heart. The days start to...
Amanda Saxby
- 3 min
17 Empowering Quotes from Strong Female Characters
In honour of International Women’s Day, I wanted to pull together some of my favourite empowering quotes from female characters in...
Amanda Saxby
- 6 min
7 Cosy Winter Books
Let’s be honest, winter isn’t the most uplifting of seasons. You’re coming down from the festive holiday high into a month of oppressing...
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