Welcome back to episode 6 of Read the Road! At the start of this episode I share with you my exciting last trip to Snowdonia and the Welsh Legend that I stumbled upon whilst climbing Moel Siabod. The main body of this episode is dedicated though to my ramblings on why I am so passionate about adults enjoying children's literature. Find out my top 3 reasons why this is something that you should consider doing and please do drop me a message on the socials to let me know if you do!

Places I've Been -
'The Rocks' Hostel
Moel Siabod Cafe

Pages I've Turned -
The Enchanted Wood: Enid Blyton
Harry Potter: JK Rowling
Wolf Brother: Michelle Paver
The Land of Roar: Jenny McLachlan
The Star Outside my Window: Onjali Q Rauf
Private Peaceful: Micheal Morpurgo
The Skylarks War: Hilary McKay
Goodnight Mr Tom: Michelle Magorian
Floodland: Marcus Sedgwick
The Last Bear: Hannah Gold
The Boy at the Back of the Class: Onjali Q Rauf
The Arrival: Shaun Tan
Wonder: R J Palacio
The Rhythm of the Rain: Grahame Baker Smith
The Lost Words: Jackie Morris

Other Useful Links -
Waterstones Children's Book Prize
Children's Laureates 

Happy New Year and welcome to my first episode of 2023!
In this episode, share with me my last two trips of 2022, where I went on the hunt for snow and also enjoyed a wholsome trip to the Cornish Coast. Also, I'll take you on a recap of the lessons I have learnt from podcasting so far, my top reads of 2022 and find out about some of my exciting plans for the new year!
As always, thank you so much for listening and joining me as I reflect on the places I've been, the pages I've turned and the conversations I've had along the way!

Places I've Been:
The Gwydyr Hotel - Snowdonia
Hangin Pizza - Betws Y Coed
Cunninghams Outdoor Store
Cornish Fisherman's Cottage - Marazion
The Ship Inn - Mousehole

Pages I've Turned (or am about to turn!):
The Draw of the Sea - Wyl Menmuir
The Perfect Child - Lucinda Berry
The Girlfriend - Michelle Francis
The Daughter in Law - Nina Manning
The Guilty Wife - Nina Manning
Dark Matter - Michelle Paver
Wolf Brother - Michelle Paver
A Court of Thorns and Roses - Sarah J Maas
Breathless: Amy McCulloch

In this episode, share my latest trip to the beautiful Welsh town of Llangollen with me where I have two wonderful interactions with complete strangers, a beautiful sunrise hike and add another novel to my 'storynirs' collection. Also, find out about the exciting read-along that will be happening as part of 'The Adventurous Book Club' in January of 2023.
As always, thank you so much for listening and joining me as I reflect on the places I've been, the pages I've turned and the conversations I've had along the way!

Places I've Been:
The Hostel in Llangollen
Ty Famau Geo Lodges

Pages I've Turned (or am about to turn!):
Breathless: Amy McCulloch
The Ladies of Llangollen