Piranesi is a story to get lost in. It is a perfect book for this time of year: you can pick up on a drizzly Sunday morning, snuggled on the sofa with a cup of tea, and not put it down until tea time. It’s novel to be transported away by. Piranesi lives in anotherContinue reading “Book Review: Piranesi, by Susanna Clarke”
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Book Review: The Appeal, by Janice Hallett
I don’t want to write too much about this book because I think the less you know going in, the better you will find it! Femi: Got it? Charlotte: Literally just got it. Flicking through. There’s a lot here. Gulp. Femi: We just need to focus, immerse ourselves, get a clear perspective Charlotte: But haveContinue reading “Book Review: The Appeal, by Janice Hallett”
Book Review: The Stranding, by Kate Sawyer
‘Is it real, do you think? Is it the end of the world?’ ‘I don’t know.’ Ruth pushes herself to sit, looking out at the ocean before her. At the edge of the sea there is a pink light. ‘Look.’ Nik sits too and looks where her finger directs. The horizon appears to be glowing;Continue reading “Book Review: The Stranding, by Kate Sawyer”
Six Summer Reads
Going away somewhere fabulous and far-flung? Or having a relaxing staycation? Below are six books that I think would be a perfect accompaniment to any kind of break. Malibu Rising, by Taylor Jenkins Reid Our family histories are simply stories. They are myths we create about the people who came before us, in order toContinue reading “Six Summer Reads”
Book Review: The Mermaid of Black Conch by Monique Roffey
The rains came hard in May that year – early, for the rainy season. Every time the rain came down, it sounded like thousands of gloved hands clapping. The daily downpour was a mixed blessing. With the rain, every man and woman felt an old, lingering, hard-to-dissolve guilt for past sins. The rain brought awkwardContinue reading “Book Review: The Mermaid of Black Conch by Monique Roffey”
Book Review: The Switch, by Beth O’Leary
Half an hour passed. That’s not an especially long time, really. You can’t watch a whole episode of Buffy in that time, or… bake a large potato. But you can totally destroy your career. I’ve been so afraid this was coming. For over a year now I’ve been fumbling my way through work, making absent-mindedContinue reading “Book Review: The Switch, by Beth O’Leary”
Book review: The Lido, by Libby Page
The sky stretches above her and for a moment she feels completely free. She rolls onto her back and tries backstroke so she can watch the birds crossing back and forth… She stops swimming for a moment and floats; for the first time in a long time she lets herself relax. The water holds her.Continue reading “Book review: The Lido, by Libby Page”
Book Review: Girl A, by Abigail Dean
You don’t know me, but you’ll have seen my face. Girl A Lex is on her way to the prison where her biological mother has just died. She is the executor of the will, although she doesn’t understand why, given that she has refused to see her mother all of the time that she hasContinue reading “Book Review: Girl A, by Abigail Dean”
Book Review: Miss Benson’s Beetle, by Rachel Joyce
Until now, Margery hadn’t shared her father’s love of insects… Yet as her finger met the golden beetle, something happened: a spark seemed to fly out and her future opened. She went hot and cold. She would find the beetle. It was that simple. Miss Benson’s Beetle Margery Benson is working in a school teachingContinue reading “Book Review: Miss Benson’s Beetle, by Rachel Joyce”
Book Review: Leonard and Hungry Paul, by Rónán Hession
‘What kind of things do they usually ask? I’ve never had an interview before…’ In general, they usually like to know if you’re a born leader, a visionary and a can-do sort of person.’ ‘I suppose there are probably lots of things I could do if were to try them, but generally I don’t tryContinue reading “Book Review: Leonard and Hungry Paul, by Rónán Hession”
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