My favourite books from this year…
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Polesden Lacey in Late Summer
Some summers call for quiet, calming walks in special places…
White Rose Floris Perfume
The scent of a white rose in the garden is difficult to describe. It is typically subtler than a red or pink rose – we are more taken with the white rose’s smooth appearance than its perfume.
Reading From Your Bookshelves
New Year’s Resolution number one: try and tackle my struggling bookshelves! Starting with books that have been there for a while…
Favourite Reads of 2023
A House for Alice by Diana Evans
Alice wants to return to Nigeria after fifty years in London. Her estranged husband Cornelius lives alone, with carers and family regularly popping in to check on him. Suddenly, he dies in a house fire, on the same night as the tragedy of Grenfell. The family are in a dreadful state and they struggle to place his death within the context of Grenfell’s fire.
Tatler Stories
I enjoyed doing some freelancing for Tatler Magazine online. Continue reading Tatler Stories
Reading From Your Bookshelves
Along with new releases, I always love reading what’s already on my bookshelf.
Greek Lessons Book Review
I really enjoyed reading and reviewing Han Kang’s latest novel ‘Greek Lessons’ for ARGO Magazine.
The Best Moments of Music in Literature
The Bookseller Feature
I really enjoyed doing this piece with Don Short on his time as a literary agent for The Bookseller. Click here to read it!