Hayley Sprout

Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

  • This Book is Gay – Juno Dawson.

    Title: This Book is Gay Author: Juno Dawson Published: September 2014 Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22074335-this-book-is-gay  Rating: 5/5 Source: Owned physical book!  Plot: “Former PSHCE teacher and acclaimed YA author James Dawson gives an uncensored look at what it’s like to grow up as LGBT. Including testimonials from people ‘across the spectrum’, this inclusive book explores everything anyone who…

  • CARDIGANS! WINTER IS COMING!

    Ahh I love my chunky cardigan! Or is it technically a ‘boyfriend cardigan’? Who knows! Mine is from Primark! But here are 5 cardigans I’ve found that I would very much like and look very comfy. 🙂 Ranging from highest price to lowest! 1) Topshop – £48 2) Warehouse- £45 3) Topshop – £42 4) Asos…

  • OOTD. 11-10-14.

    Hello folks! Everyone had a good week? I got a new phone this week! The screen on my iPhone 4s broke so I had to get my upgrade earlier than planned. Also, the adrenaline of the Love, Rosie promo has officially left me! But tonight I’m off to a party! Here’s my outfit 🙂 Excuse…

  • Ice Cream Book Tag!

    I found the questions here! 🙂 1. Peanut Butter: a very long book series that you really want to read, but probably won’t. A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE. 2. Chocolate: a book you would read over and over and over and over again. The Night Circus – Erin Morgenstern + This Book is Gay…

  • Bel – Ami

    Title: Bel – Ami Author: Guy De Maupassant Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/780581.Bel_Ami Rating: 3/5 Source: Library Published: 1885. Plot: “De Maupassant’s second novel, Bel-Ami (1885) is the story of a ruthlessly ambitious young man (Georges Duroy, christened ”Bel-Ami” by his female admirers) making it to the top in fin-de-siecle Paris. It is a novel about money, sex, and…

  • Love, Rosie: Part 2. The Review.

    If you missed part 1 yesterday that included how I got to see the film before release check it out heeeeere! Title: Love, Rosie Director: Christian Ditter Writer: Juliette Towhidi Cast: Lily Collins, Sam Claflin IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1638002/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_3 Rating: 4/5 Certificate: 15 Source: Premiere! Plot: “Rosie and Alex have been best friends since they were 5, so…

  • Love, Rosie: Part 1.

    – little disclaimer: Really hope nobody sees this as bragging or any of the sort! I’d never want to come off as snobby or anything like that. I’m really nice! The shock of the last couple of days is starting to wear off haha. And also, I wasn’t bunking off college or anything on Monday…

  • Young Adult Literature Weekender overview + book haul!

    ahhh hello! This weekend I attended the Young Adult Literature Weekender at the South Bank centre as part of the London Literature Festival! I did a mini vlog about it. I’ve just got to edit it! There was a reading den which was so cute! They had a little vlogging corner and a book swap…

  • The Riot Club.

    Title: The Riot Club Director: Lone Scherfig Writer: Laura Wade Cast: Sam Claflin, Max Irons, Douglas Booth IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2717860/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 Rating: 4/5 Certificate: 15 Source: Cinema! Plot: “Two first-year students at Oxford University join the infamous Riot Club, where reputations can be made or destroyed over the course of a single evening.” So I enjoyed this film.…

  • PART CHECKING IN PART FRIDAY READS!!! 3/10/14.

    HELLLOOOOOO. Ahhh I have hit 20 posts on my blog which means I have been doing this for 20 days so why not have a bonus post. I’ve had a productive couple of days! I’ve finished all my homework. I’ve started The Walking Dead and I’m already on Season 2 Episode 3. It’s so addictive…

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