Fiction
By Jojo Moyes. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Paris is always a good idea". Nell is twenty-six and has never been to Paris. She's never even been on a romantic weekend away--to anywhere--before. Traveling abroad isn't really her thing. But when Nell's boyfriend fails to show up
Fiction
By Guillermo Del Toro. I am thrilled to announce that I have been selected to participate in a Tandem Collective UK read-along for an exciting new short story by the acclaimed Guillermo Del Toro. It is an incredible opportunity to delve into the captivating world crafted by this master storyteller
Fiction
By Zen Cho. Zen Cho’s collection Spirits Abroad offers a vivid exploration of Malaysian and Southeast Asian culture. Each story is deeply rooted in the rich cultural and mythological tapestry of Malaysia, which includes indigenous Malay, Chinese, Indian, and colonial influences. The varied tales often share a subtle connection
Fiction
A special delivery straight from Canongate Books this week! I can't wait to delve into these books and share my thoughts through reviews! An Abundance of Wild Roses by Feryal Ali-Gauhar: Set in a remote mountain village in Pakistan, An Abundance of Wild Roses weaves a tapestry of
Fiction
By Margaret Atwood. Get ready for a deliciously sharp gathering where cheese knives aren't just for slicing brie— imagine Only Murders in the Building meets the Golden Girls but with a twist. In the tranquil setting of a backyard garden, three lifelong friends convene for drinks and a
Non-Fiction
by Thomas Christopher Greene. “Covid-19 stole so much. But one of the things it couldn’t steal was the power of stories.” During the author's time in isolation, he witnessed the finest moments of a small town: neighbours lending a hand, the simple joys of gardening, the sight
Fiction
By John Boyne. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “There are widows. And widowers. And orphans. But there is no word to define a parent who loses a child. The language is missing a noun.” Upon reaching the island, Vanessa Carvin swiftly adopts a new identity. In the eyes of the locals, she becomes Willow Hale,