Last year, my husband and I were lucky enough to visit the beautiful city of Edinburgh. We stayed very centrally and enjoyed exploring the local sights and just being in this vibrant city.

And so we begin with our Autumn reads. It feels fitting to start thinking all about cosy reads, as I saw the first golden leaves on the huge oak tree that we pass on our daily walk with Hattie today.

Happy autumn! At the time of writing this post we are experiencing record sunny temperatures here in the UK. But I am waiting for my favourite time of year.

Coming in at number #38 on the BBC Big Read List is Persuasion written by Jane Austen. This was our pick for the Village Book group discussion at the start of September

As the weather became wetter and wetter over summer we gleefully rubbed our hands. And then Saturday dawned and we knew we had lucked out. Haha

We have a lovely dewy morning here in North Yorkshire. The sun is out, it's chilly, but I've just been for a lovely walk with Hattie where the melting dew is making the grass look like swathes of green velvet.

Life has been a bit crazy over here at Coffee Books and Cake Towers and for the very best reasons. I must say a big thank you for the lovely messages we received about Hattie

Everyone, please meet Hattie! Hattie arrived at our home at Monday night and has filled our lives with love and fun. She is an older lady, who loves walks and as many cuddles as it is possible to give.