Fiction
By Maame Blue. Content warning - Generational trauma, Migrant journey, Childhood trauma, Racism, Discrimination. An internationally award-winning writer makes a triumphant American debut with this emotionally powerful story. It follows a woman's journey to uncover a pivotal family secret from a childhood she cannot remember. On the cusp
Celebrations
With Penguin General. In celebration of South Asian History Month, Penguin General has kindly selected a few readers to receive a collection of stunning books. The Boy With The Topknot by Sathnam Sanghera: "It's 1979, I'm three years old, and like all breakfast times during
2024
In this handpicked selection, you'll find detailed summaries, insightful reviews, and key information about each post from the week. I've included direct links and purchasing options to help you easily find and acquire anything that piques your interest. Should any post-capture your attention or if you
Fiction
By Josie Llyod. Miss Beeton's Murder Agency is a charming and clever cosy Christmas mystery that takes readers on a delightful ride through modern-day Kensington with a vintage twist. Alice Beeton, a distant relative of the famous Victorian household expert Mrs Beeton, finds herself in a rather unglamorous
Theatre
The Alhambra Theatre. This week, I was lucky enough to be invited to attend the Press Night for Chicago at the Alhambra Theatre in Bradford. A special thank you to Leanne for this invitation. Framed as the "sexiest" musical of all time, I was thrilled to finally have
Fiction
By Rachel Greenlaw. In The Woodsmoke Women’s Book of Spells, Rachel Greenlaw takes readers on a magical journey, blending elements of mystery, lost love, and the timeless allure of returning home. The town of Woodsmoke, nestled in the mountains, holds an old legend—a stranger arrives with the first
Fiction
By Eric Richardson. Content Warning - Gang Violence, Torture, Emotional Abuse, Drug Use, Sexual Exploitation, Racial Discrimination, Sexism and Misogyny. Blood Betrayal is a visceral and gripping exploration of East London’s underworld in the 1980s. As readers, we are immediately immersed in the violent, gritty lives of brothers Mat
2024
In this handpicked selection, you'll find detailed summaries, insightful reviews, and key information about each post from the week. I've included direct links and purchasing options to help you easily find and acquire anything that piques your interest. Should any post capture your attention or if
Fiction
This week's round-up of beautiful book mail! I'm excited to begin sharing a roundup of the book mail I've received recently. I can't wait to delve into these books and share my thoughts through reviews! The books in this week's
Theatre
The Alhambra Theatre. Last night I was lucky enough to be invited to attend the Press night for NOW That's What I Call Musical at the Alhambra Theatre in Bradford—a special thank you to Emma for this invitation. This week, Celebrating 40 years of iconic and chart-topping
Non-Fiction
By Simon Boas. In his mid-40s, Simon Boas was given the kind of news that turns life upside down—he was diagnosed with incurable cancer. By the time it was discovered, the disease had spread throughout his body, leaving no hope for a cure. Yet, despite the gravity of this
2024
In this handpicked selection, you'll find detailed summaries, insightful reviews, and key information about each post from the week. I've included direct links and purchasing options to help you easily find and acquire anything that piques your interest. Should any post-capture your attention or if you