I’ve been struggling with settling down and getting stuck into a book recently. Maybe it’s the effect of going back to the office for the first time since March 2020, maybe it’s my current feeling of anxiety due to the state of the world, maybe it’s all down to Mercury being in retrograde, but IContinue reading “The book that broke my reading slump: The Lonely Fajita, by Abigail Mann”
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Malibu Rising, by Taylor Jenkins Reid: Fame and fortune, and everything going up in flames (Book Review)
The Malibu fire of 1983 started not in the dry hills but on the coastline. It began at 28150 Cliffside Drive on Saturday, August 27 – at the home of Nina Riva – during one of the most notorious parties in Los Angeles history. The annual party grew wildly out of control sometime around midnight.Continue reading “Malibu Rising, by Taylor Jenkins Reid: Fame and fortune, and everything going up in flames (Book Review)”
Ariadne, by Jennifer Saint: A Story of Blood and Wine (Book Review)
I didn’t know much about men; between Minos, the Minotaur and now Cinyras, I hadn’t wanted to learn. Or so I thought, until I caught the gaze of a handsome hostage and on the strength of that glance, let the fire he ignited within me burn down everything I knew. Ariadne Ariadne is a PrincessContinue reading “Ariadne, by Jennifer Saint: A Story of Blood and Wine (Book Review)”
The Miseducation of Evie Epworth, by Matson Taylor: a right good Yorkshire Fairy-tale (Book Review)
In this book we follow 16-year-old Evie as she finds herself at a crossroads in life, deciding what it is she wants to do next and what kind of Woman she wants to be. It’s 1962 and the world away from her father’s farm in East Yorkshire is calling to her. But Evie is aContinue reading “The Miseducation of Evie Epworth, by Matson Taylor: a right good Yorkshire Fairy-tale (Book Review)”
Book Review: Early Morning Riser, by Katherine Heiny
Jane meets Duncan soon after she moves to Boyne City, Michigan, and quickly falls for his charm. But, as she soon learns, she is not the first person to do this and she finds herself surrounded by Duncan’s former girlfriends and ex-wife, Aggie, who is still a big part of his life. Jane has toContinue reading “Book Review: Early Morning Riser, by Katherine Heiny”
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 Summer Job, by Lizzy Dent
…He pushes the door open, but instead of showing me in, he pops my suitcase just inside and pulls the door shut. ‘Couldn’t grow a Pinot in this wind-chill, eh?’ I stutter, then scramble for a quick reply. ‘Yes. Certainly it needs to be warmer. Except when there’s a frost. You also sometimes need aContinue reading “Book Review: The Summer Job, by Lizzy Dent”
Book Review: Pretending, by Holly Bourne
TW: sexual assault Here’s the thing: I really don’t understand why love has been so hard for me. I’m pretty. I’m smart. I have a goodish job. I have friends. I have hobbies. I am funny. I am self-actualized. I dress well. I don’t have particularly high standards. I am not expecting to be rescued.Continue reading “Book Review: Pretending, by Holly Bourne”
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