2024
Welcome to this week’s comprehensive roundup of posts from this week! 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
Fiction
By Rachelle Atalla. Martha and Finn's marriage is on the brink of collapse after years of accumulated issues. In a courageous attempt to seek healing, they journey to the Bolivian Salt Flats and the Salt Centre, guided by shaman Señor Oscar. Joining them are two other couples: Londoners
Non-Fiction
By Neil Jordan. Neil Jordan, born in Sligo in 1950, developed an early interest in culture. He studied Irish history and English literature at University College Dublin, where he became involved in the vibrant student theatre scene. At 26, Jordan published his first book, Night in Tunisia, which won a
Theatre
The Alhambra Theatre. Last night I was lucky enough to be invited to attend the Press night for Disney's Aladdin at the Alhambra Theatre in Bradford. A special thank you to Leanne for this invite. Everyone knows the story of Aladdin, and it does not matter if you
Fiction
By Laura Pavlov. I’m thrilled to share that HQ Stories has selected me to receive the first two books in the Magnolia Falls series! As I get ready for an all-girls trip to Majorca, these books are definitely coming along! Check out the details below to learn more. The
Non-Fiction
By Colin Rushton. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ "If we do not remember the past, we will repeat it." The Saboteur of Auschwitz: The Inspiring True Story of a British Soldier Held Prisoner in Auschwitz is an extraordinary and deeply impactful book. Having read numerous accounts of the horrors of World War II
Fiction
By Tiffany Clarke Harrison. Content Warning - Miscarriage, Police Brutality, Racism, Prejudice, Grief. Blue Hour is a profound and intimate novel that masterfully captures the complexity of the human experience. The story follows a talented photographer and artist as she navigates life as a biracial woman in America, documenting a
Fiction
By Jenny Colgan. Romantic knitter Gertie is filled with dreamy aspirations, especially when she crosses paths with the dashing millionaire Calum Frost through her new job at Carso's mini-airline. After all, aren't millionaires looking for a grounded, down-to-earth girl to connect with? Struan, a passionate Primary
Non-Fiction
By Louis Theroux. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This was another Audible listen for me! I much prefer autobiographies and memoirs when they are narrated by the author. Louis Theroux's latest work offers a deeply personal look into his life during the Covid-19 pandemic, diverging from the focus of his previous book, "
2024
Welcome to this week’s comprehensive roundup of book posts from this week! 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
Non-Fiction
By Sarah Rossi. Discover the latest Sunday Times best-selling culinary guide for busy families! Balancing everyday life while eating well can seem overwhelming, particularly after a hectic day when planning meals feels like an added burden. This is especially true for those like me, working within the NHS, where shift
Non-Fiction
By Solomon Northup. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "“What difference is there in the colour of the soul?” 12 Years a Slave by Solomon Northup is an extraordinarily powerful and enlightening book that has left an indelible mark on my understanding of American history. This autobiographical account of Northup's harrowing experience as