Why, hello! Thank you for stopping by my virtual home – I hope you enjoy your time here. My name is Hayley and I’m the 30-something book loving mum behind Happily Ever Homebody. Although I grew up in London, I currently live in Bournemouth with my husband, 3 year old son and our guinea pigs.

Here are some general facts about me:
- I’m an INFP. Enneagram-wise, I’m a 6w5!
- I believe in equality for all – no exceptions!
- I suffer from endometriosis (a chronic pain/inflammatory disease) as well as generalised and social anxiety.
And here are some bookish facts:
- 2019 Reads: 26
- 2020 Reads: 128
- Genres I Love: thrillers, dystopian and YA
- Favourite Author: Carlos Ruiz Zafón (RIP 💔)
Why Happily Ever Homebody?
Have you ever felt like you weren’t living up to other people’s expectations? Well, Happily Ever Homebody grew out of that frustration. I was constantly being asked to change. To be more of a do-er than a dreamer. To be an extrovert instead of celebrating my introversion. Because do you know what? I like who I am.
I just want a quiet life filled with happy memories, lots of love and a big stack of books. And I already have those things so why would I want more?
What do you Write about?
While Happily Ever Homebody is primarily a book blog, I do sometimes dabble with lifestyle posts. These tend to be about topics like travel, living with a chronic illness, self-care and just generally the cosy aspects of homebody lifestyle.
I currently aim to post at least once a week.
How can I get In Touch?
You can drop me an e-mail at hayley@happilyeverhomebody.com or reach out to me on one of my socials:
Twitter: @happilyeverhay
Instagram: @happilyeverhay
Pinterest: @happilyeverhomebody
Goodreads: @happilyeverhomebody
Please note: I am currently NOT accepting book review requests.