Favourite Books of 2019
2019 was a great year in books for me: I dipped into more non fiction than ever before; devoured the Women's Prize shrtlist; and managed...
Anticipated Reads- January- March 2020
The first few months of 2020 promise some absolutely wonderful books. Some of my favourite authors will be releasing their latest books,...
My Favourite Bookshops: East London
Happy Independent Bookshop Week! Since moving to London five years ago, I have been spoilt for choice when it comes to bookshops. From...
Five from the Shelf: Mythical Retellings
Over the past few years, mythical retellings have appeared on countless awards shortlists, with some of our most respected and loved...
Tall and Small: Dangerous Winter Nights
From Halloween until Valentines Day, we see very little light, waking to dark skies and leaving work long after the sun has set. It is...
Ones to Watch: January 2019
It’s a New Year, and after the blur of trips back home, extravagant roast dinners and a frenzy of midnight fireworks, we are now fully...
Tall & Small: Books set in the Rainforest
I was recently thrilled to be asked to take part in Penguin's blog tour celebrating the release of Anbara Salam's intense, sumptuous...
Thoughts on the Women's Prize shortlist
The arrival of spring signals one thing in the literary world- the announcement of several major book awards shortlists. The Women's...
Favourite bookshops: Pages of Hackney
Having lived in London for four years I have had plenty of time to discover the many wonderful bookshops that line the streets. From...
Five from the Shelf: Best literary relationships
February 14th is traditionally a day to celebrate the great loves of our lives. Whether we choose to do that over a candlelit meal...
