I have written an article on the rewards and challenges of being a writer with dyslexia for the February issue of Writing Magazine.
Category Archives: Features
Late Spring – Early Summer Reads
I have grouped these three books together because they share common themes and similar narrator voices. All three are brilliant – gripping, page-turners, highly recommended for book clubs as they will ignite interesting discussion and conversation… Continue reading Late Spring – Early Summer Reads
Spring Reads
This Spring, I have been reading…
Unsettled Ground by Claire Fuller
Julius and Jeanie are 51-year-old twins, both still living at home with their elderly mother, Dot, who suddenly passes away, leaving the twins not knowing what to do.
Books That Take You Abroad Article
I have written a piece on fiction that travels: the best books that take you abroad! Armchair travel has never been more tempting. Click here to getaway!
Girl A and Victoria Park Review
January has been a particularly excellent month for new releases.
Books To Read During Lockdown
I have written an article on the best forgotten classics to read during lockdown. Such a fun commission, I hope you enjoy! Click here to read it.
Perfume in Film Article
I have written a piece on ‘Perfume in Film’ for Spectator Life. Click here to read it!
Best Books of the Year 2020
2020: the year of self-isolation. Luckily, there have been lots of brilliant books to help along the way. I have been mainly relying on my iBooks account and reading PDFs of books kindly sent by publishers, rather than ordering hardcopies / being sent hardcopies which has been (yet another!) different experience altogether. Alongside my rolling Book of the Month book reviews, here are some other truly fantastic books I have read this year:
A Latin Lexicon
Just a quick post to let you know about this fantastic book (illustrated by my Mum Amanda Short!)
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