Thoughts on Thoreau’s cabin in the woods.

This book sounds bleak, I know! But it’s a super fast, interesting read.

Key Takeaways from Jo Penn’s talk at the Indie Author Lab, London.

Yoga and Writing Workshop at Keats House, London.

With huge Book Club buzz and rave reviews, I really wanted to love this. While the pacing lagged and the characters didn’t fully land for me, its devoted fanbase suggests it may hit differently for you.

If you like the idea of journaling but don’t know where to start, this book is a gentle companion. With short, thoughtful essays and optional prompts, it offers inspiration without rules or pressure.

My 3-line (ish) book review:

A quiet, atmospheric novel set in 1920s Provence, exploring the cost of creativity and the pursuit of art.

It's a slow-burn kind of read: cinematic and slightly ominous.

Did I like it? hmm… I appreciated it. It was well written and insightful. It’s objectively a good book - but I think I was in the mood for something more escapist.

My 3-line book review: A beautiful, accessible blend of personal story, social history and medical ethics. 

If you enjoyed The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, this book is right up your alley.

Here’s hoping John Green’s work will shine a light on a disease that could be eradicated - if we collectively decided to make it so. 

My favourite books of the year - featuring literary fiction, memoir, and food writing - plus a three-line book review for each.

I read The Correspondent by Virginia Evans and I loved it! It inspired me to read more novels told through letters. Which, as it turns out, is referred to epistolary novels. Here’s my new to be read list.

On loving writers and reviewing books.