By Nadine Matheson. The Shadow Carver by Nadine Matheson is the fourth instalment in the Inspector Anjelica Henley series, and it absolutely delivers. Dark, gripping, and relentlessly tense, this book wastes no time pulling the reader straight back into the chilling world of the Serial Crimes Unit. From the very
By Bobby Palmer. Main Characters is a beautifully inventive love story told in a way that feels completely fresh. Rather than hearing directly from the two people at its centre, the story unfolds through the voices of everyone around them. Before even opening the book, it already felt special to
By E.A. Jackson. Missing by E. A. Jackson, the first book in the DI Martha Allen series, is a quietly gripping and emotionally layered crime book that leaves a lasting impression through its restraint and depth rather than shock. Set across two timelines, the story opens in London during
By Julia Bianco. Witch Season by Julia Bianco is a bold and immersive book that blends magic, power, and complex relationships into a world that feels both dangerous and compelling. Katherine Barnes is an enforcer within the Aestas coven in Los Angeles, responsible for tracking down unsettled witches whose powers
By Tessa Bailey. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Grandpa Nick took me to fly kites. All three of them caught the air at different times, even though he let them go all at once. That’s always stuck with me, you know? We all catch the air at different times.” Pitcher Perfect is a fun,
By Hugh Battye. A Tale of Two Chinas: A Fifteen-Year Odyssey Through China’s Cultural Heartlands feels less like a traditional nonfiction study and more like travelling alongside someone trying to understand a country that is constantly shifting beneath the surface. Drawing from over a decade spent living and researching
By Verve Voices. Queerphoria: An Own Voices Anthology Celebrating Queer Joy by Dylin Hardcastle, James Cahill, and Gerardo Sámano Córdova is a powerful and emotionally rich collection that explores the full spectrum of queer experience with honesty, creativity, and depth. This anthology brings together a wide range of voices through
The Alhambra Theatre. This week, I was invited to attend the Press Night performance of The Choir of Man at Alhambra Theatre. A huge thank you to Leanne and the team for the invitation and for such a fun-filled (warm!) evening at the theatre. The Choir of Man offers something
By Shaun Usher. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Letters of Note - New York City is an interesting and reflective collection that brings together historical letters connected to one of the world’s most iconic cities. Through a series of personal accounts, the book attempts to capture the many different ways people have experienced New
By Karen Farrington. The Great Italian Breakout: The Most Audacious Escapes of the Second World War shines a light on a fascinating and often overlooked part of World War Two history. Focusing on the aftermath of the 1943 Italian Armistice, the book follows Allied prisoners of war who suddenly found
By Kelly & Kristina Mancaruso. Scandal is a gripping and addictive book that delivers drama, twists, and plenty of suspense from start to finish. The story centres around Kaleigh Creedy, the sole survivor of a brutal attack that took place five years earlier. Now living a seemingly perfect life, married
By Harper Graham. The Hot Honey Hideaway is a warm, cosy, and feel good book that delivers everything you want from a small town summer romance. Set in the charming town of Maple Falls, this story follows Krista, who pours everything she has into running her café, The Hot Honey