I really enjoyed looking back on 2023 at all the utterly fabulous new authors I had discovered, so thought I’d do it again for 2024! Not every book on this page was released in 2024 – although most are; instead there are books I have read in 2024 that just happened to be that author’sContinue reading “2024 Debuts”
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The Booker Prize 2024
Each year I say I’m going to read the prize shortlists – the Booker Prize, the Women’s Prize for Fiction etc. – and what happens every time is I buy all of the books, they go on my shelves with the 1,300 others I have, and I never read them. But this time, I’ve actuallyContinue reading “The Booker Prize 2024”
Cathryn Kemp
Writing has been a way of life for me for 25 years. I was a cub reporter on the local paper, and quickly moved up to the national press. A few years later, I became life-alteringly ill, spent years in and out of hospital, writing diaries and stories all the way through, which culminated inContinue reading “Cathryn Kemp”
Reading Around the World
I have decided I’d like to expand my reading palate and read books from other countries and from non-English authors. So I have put together a list of every country in the world (I hope I haven’t missed any), and picked 1 book per country to read. Some of these books I already own, andContinue reading “Reading Around the World”
My Favourite Books of 2024: Part 1 š
I’m doing something a little different here. I usually post my “favourite books of” blog at the end of the year; part 1 on December 30th and part 2 on December 31st. But I thought I’d mix it up but posting part 1 once January-June was over. You’ll still have to wait until December toContinue reading “My Favourite Books of 2024: Part 1 š”
Indie Bookstores – South/East Part 2
*Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of bookshops. All photos sourced from each individual shop’s online presence. If you have any concerns regarding the photos, or concern regarding the text, please get in touch. The Little Green Book Shop, Herne Bay, Kent Opened in 2022, The Little Green Book Shop stock aContinue reading “Indie Bookstores – South/East Part 2”
Indie Bookstores – South/East Part 1
āIndependent booksellers ā itās not exaggerating to say that they are lantern bearers of civilisationā Sir Philip Pullman The Book House, Thame, Oxfordshire Selling since 1972, The Book House aim to provide an unrivalled service, offering advice and obtaining books they don’t stock within 24 hours. They sell from all publishers, with a specialism onContinue reading “Indie Bookstores – South/East Part 1”
Indie Bookstores – Midlands Part 2
āIndependent booksellers ā itās not exaggerating to say that they are lantern bearers of civilisationā Sir Philip Pullman High Peak, Derbyshire Amidst the rolling hills of the Peak District, High Peak blends sips, sweets, and stories. Bookworms and coffee connoisseurs, prepare to embark on a whimsical adventure through the enchanting world of High Peak Bookstore.Continue reading “Indie Bookstores – Midlands Part 2”
Indie Bookstores – Midlands Part 1
āIndependent booksellers ā itās not exaggerating to say that they are lantern bearers of civilisationā Sir Philip Pullman Five Leaves Bookshop, Nottingham Five Leaves’ stock is orientated towards indie presses, but do have a selection of major publishing houses too. They particularly like political, poetry, and translated publishers. They stock books of all genres fromContinue reading “Indie Bookstores – Midlands Part 1”
Indie Bookstores – North Part 2
āIndependent booksellers ā itās not exaggerating to say that they are lantern bearers of civilisationā Sir Philip Pullman The Book Dragon, Stockton-on-Tees The Book Dragon places readers and authors at the heart of everything they do. What makes them stand out amongst the crowd is that they are completely dedicated to self-published and indie publishedContinue reading “Indie Bookstores – North Part 2”
Books By Your Bedside 