I pretty much love any historical non-fiction book by Alison Weir, so I was in my element here. Especially as we are talking about a biography of a Tudor woman!…
Ghost Moth is set in 1949 and 1969 Belfast. It’s a concise novel with a central “mystery” at the heart of it. I don’t think that’s its driving force, but…
This was honestly amazing! The sort of memoir that takes you all over the world, and I loved the poetry and philosophy interludes. It’s fascinating to see behind a cultural…
I think we can all agree on that one… Now, I read pretty much anything I can get my hands on when it comes to Greek myths, so books like…
Not my favourite Elizabeth Taylor novel, but not a bad read. It’s her last novel and has a slightly elegiac tone, but generally it’s just another one of her bitingly…
Well, this is pretty epic, but you’re already expecting that with a Kingsolver novel! I find her novels easy to read despite their length, and the pacing is excellent. I’ve…
For lovers of magic realism, this is a beautiful story of sisters, desire, family, Cuba, and nature. I devoured this book on holiday and felt totally immersed in its world….
So, this was an interesting, punchy book! Love discovering a new writer like Penelope Mortimer: this was my first read from her. The Pumpkin Eater tracks the internal musings and…