A Life Without Water by Marci Bolden
I finished this beautiful book in two sittings and it will stay with me for a long time. Word of warning if you’re going to pick up A Life Without … Continue Reading A Life Without Water by Marci Bolden
Radio Days: A week in the life of a reporter
I think it’s fair to say, I do not have a standard job. There’s times radio and reporting will see you end up in some ludicrous situations, coronavirus thankfully hasn’t … Continue Reading Radio Days: A week in the life of a reporter
How not to be wrong: The art of changing your mind by James O’Brien
Technically James O’Brien is a colleague, I mean we’ve never met, and we work in broadcast centres 200 miles apart but still, there’s every chance I could end doing a … Continue Reading How not to be wrong: The art of changing your mind by James O’Brien
Ghosts by Dolly Alderton
I’d been waiting for this all year. My wonderful best mate, Ruth, bought it for me as a surprise. I’d bought her Dolly’s memoir Everything I know about love last … Continue Reading Ghosts by Dolly Alderton
I miss my Grandma
I miss my Grandma. I miss all my family, but this is a bit different. It’s not just about the pandemic, though it really hasn’t helped matters granted. I’ve probably … Continue Reading I miss my Grandma
American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins
I really don’t know where to start with this one. American Dirt tells the story of Lydia and her 8-year-old son, Luca’s, attempt to cross US-Mexico border. There will be … Continue Reading American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins
Just Like You by Nick Hornby
Before I get into this, I love Nick Hornby’s novels. I’ve been a fan since reading Fever Pitch at A-Level; I always go back to High Fidelity and How to … Continue Reading Just Like You by Nick Hornby
Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams
I’m a bit late to the party with this one, everyone seems to have read it ages ago and there’s been a buzz around it. Here’s what we have, Queenie … Continue Reading Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams
Conquering Irrational Fears
As a child I watched IT, with my cousin who told me it’d be really good, as soon as I saw that creepy ass clown amongst the sheets on the … Continue Reading Conquering Irrational Fears
Unfollow: A journey from hatred to hope by Megan Phelps Roper
After reading Educated back in January, my Kindle flagged up Unfollow as something I’d be interested in, this month I finally got around to reading it. Unfollow is Megan Phelps … Continue Reading Unfollow: A journey from hatred to hope by Megan Phelps Roper
Three Women by Lisa Taddeo
This is one of the most interesting books I’ve ever read. On the surface, Three Women is a look at the sex and love lives of three women. It’s actually … Continue Reading Three Women by Lisa Taddeo
Failosophy by Elizabeth Day
I read ‘How to fail’ by Elizabeth Day last summer and it completely changed my perspective on failure. In that she turned the light on herself discussing her own failures … Continue Reading Failosophy by Elizabeth Day
Book Review: Coming Undone by Terri White
Dear Terri, I’ve just finished your heart-breaking memoir, a book so brutal and shocking, I’m not sure where to start with my thoughts. Life dealt you a shitty hand from … Continue Reading Book Review: Coming Undone by Terri White
Cyprus, Covid and Tonsillitis
Hello, it’s been a while 🙂 I can’t believe we’re already half-way through October and I haven’t posted anything. I have a very good reason….I actually got a holiday!! Eleven days … Continue Reading Cyprus, Covid and Tonsillitis
Book Review: The Sight of You by Holly Miller
I’ve really fallen behind these past few weeks with writing and reading. A combination of returning to work in the office full time (yay!!) and having a number of special … Continue Reading Book Review: The Sight of You by Holly Miller
Defending the Indefensible: The Godfather Part III
Last week at work we all sat to watch Boris Johnson make his latest announcement in the commons. When he uttered the words restrictions and six months, I started channelling … Continue Reading Defending the Indefensible: The Godfather Part III
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