Non-Fiction
This week, I was thrilled to receive a special delivery of book mail—all from the incredible Icon Books. It's always exciting to get my hands on new reads, and these editions are stunning. Doctored by Charles Piller: A powerful work of investigative journalism, Doctored delves into one
Fiction
By Mariana Travacio. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Set in drought-stricken Argentina, All That Dies in April follows Lina, a woman who has long dreamt of leaving her tiny mountain village. Her son left years ago in search of work, and now, with food scarce and life becoming impossible, she decides to follow, despite her
Media Visits
Harrogate International Festivals. I was delighted to be invited by Harrogate International Festivals to attend Berwins Salon North presents: Redefining Who We Are: Past, Present and Pixelated at The Crown Hotel in Harrogate. It proved to be an evening that sparked curiosity from the very start and left me thinking
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
Fiction
By Michael Amherst. Set in a small English village in the shadow of an ancient abbey, The Boyhood of Cain follows Daniel, a highly intelligent boy who is largely misunderstood by his family. Inside him burns a quiet longing, for love, for certainty, for recognition. His father is a man
Theatre
Leeds Grand Theatre This week, I was lucky enough to be invited to attend the Press Night for The Book of Mormon at Leeds Grand Theatre. A special thank you to Kelly for this wonderful invitation. The press performance of The Book of Mormon at Leeds Grand Theatre was an
Fiction
By Abi Harvey. Alcatraz For The Rich by Abi Harvey is a glamorous and emotionally charged romance set against the glittering backdrop of the French Riviera. The book follows Maisey Green, a young woman desperate to escape her past and make a fresh start. Struggling with money and carrying emotional
Fiction
By Victoria Williamson. Chilling Childlore: Ten Twisted Childhood Tales is ten unnerving tales of the weird and uncanny from award-winning author Victoria Williamson. 🧟♀️ An unwelcome visitor. 🧟♀️ A hungry house. 🧟♀️ An unsettling doll. 🧟♀️ A sinister Christmas surprise. Each story in this darkly imaginative collection takes a familiar piece of childhood and
Fiction
By Laurie Gilmore. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “He was summer and she was fall. He was adventure and she was comfort. But right now, on the cusp between the two seasons, in this liminal space they’d carved out for themselves, they fit just right.” When a secret message appears tucked away in a
Fiction
By Olivia Laing. The Silver Book by Olivia Laing is a compelling and atmospheric read that plunges you into the dazzling yet shadowy world of 1970s Italian cinema. Set against the backdrop of Venice and Rome during the turbulent Years of Lead, the story follows Nicholas, a young English artist
Competition 📚
Who would like to win a brand new, finished copy of The Show Woman by Emma Cowing? A special thanks to the publishers at Hodder & Stoughton for allowing me to run this giveaway! I'm running the competition here and on social media, such as X and Instagram.
Non-Fiction
By Gemini Books. True crime readers, brace yourselves! Gemini Books delivers two haunting additions to the Inside the Mind series that explore the twisted psyches of two of the most notorious serial killers in history: Inside the Mind of the Backpacker Killer by Tanya Farber and Jeremy Daniel, and Inside