Journalist, traveller, collector of hats, bookworm
I’ve been thinking about the books I’ve read over the past 12 months. I’ve been largely lucky; I have enjoyed the majority of books I’ve read. However, there have been … Continue Reading My most disappointing reads of 2020
Just under a year ago, during a pretty bleak January, I set myself a single challenge – to read at least 52 books this year, or, a book a week. … Continue Reading Book Review: Dear Reader by Cathy Rentzenbrink
Reading Leave the World Behind, I was reminded of the world’s shortest story: “For sale: baby shoes, never worn.” It’s a six-word story that tells you everything you need to … Continue Reading Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam
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
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
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
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
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
A cautionary tale about a dysfunctional family and the damage parents can do when living their lives through their kids. Lydia is the favourite child of Marilyn and James Lee. … Continue Reading Book Review: Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng
“Because, Nora, sometimes the only way to learn is to live.” Matt Haig Wow! This book is a must read. Thought provoking, emotional, poignant, uplifting and ultimately beautiful. Nora Seed … Continue Reading Book Review: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
From the back… Nine perfect strangers, each hiding an imperfect life. A luxury retreat cut off from the outside world. Ten days that promise to change your life. But some … Continue Reading Book Review: Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty
In September 2015, a horrifying picture appeared of the body of a little boy washed up on a Turkish beach. 3-year-old Alyan Kurdi drowned in the Mediterranean Sea, his family … Continue Reading Book Review: The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri
Two things really stood out to me about this book It made me really hungry It is outstanding Adverts and recommendations for Crawdads seem to have been following me all … Continue Reading Book Review: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
This is my first year of blogging so it’s my first mid-freak out. I came across it on Kristin Kraves Books and I’ve read loads of these over the past … Continue Reading Mid-Year Freak Out Tag
I was really sad to read about the death of Carlos Ruiz Zafon at the age of 55. Sad about the loss of a huge talent and great author. Sad … Continue Reading Book Review: The Angel’s Game by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
What is it like to be a woman in Britain? I know my experience; it generally centres around people asking; ‘when are you going to have children?’ (just rude) or … Continue Reading Book Review: Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo
