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”
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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”
Book Review: The Push, by Ashley Audrain
The first night in the hospital I didn’t sleep. I stared at her quietly behind the perforated curtain that surrounded the bed. Her toes were a row of tiny snow peas. I would open her blanket and trace my finger along her skin and watch her twitch. She was alive. She came from me… IContinue reading “Book Review: The Push, by Ashley Audrain”
Who am I? (Without wanting to sound too existential)
Hi! My name is Lucy and I want to write about books and travel. Why do I want to do that? I like books and travel! I am shy, quiet and I find it hard to make conversation. Wow, that felt a bold thing to go just straight on out and open with, but IContinue reading “Who am I? (Without wanting to sound too existential)”
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