When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr
K I D S ‘ B O O K When it comes to books, reconnecting with my own childhood through the stories I read with my kids is something I find truly special. Before the pandemic, I lov
The Emperor’s Babe by Bernadine Evaristo
FRIDAY FAVOURITE Imagine Beyonce travelled back in time to third century London and wrote a book of verse about it. In my (probably unpopular) view this is @bernardineevaristo
Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi
M A R C H B O O K P I C K Another month begins, another bibliofilles book pick! March represents rejuvenation, the first flowers, some desperately awaited warmth and longer days. T
The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen
Viet Thanh Nguyen has spoken openly this year about the ‘deep well’ of anti-Asian racism in the United States. His debut novel, The Sympathizer, won the Pulitzer Prize for Fict
The Sleeping Beauties by Suzanne O’Sullivan
Sometimes, I just *need* non-fiction. And whilst there’s always been a very specific kind of novel that truly speaks to me, I’m probably more open-minded when it comes to books
The House Of Earth And Blood by Sarah J. Maas
CRESCENT CITY I didn’t move from my reading chair for most of the 30 hours it took to devour this 800 page behemoth this weekend. You better believe I put on my leather jacket to
A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry
F R I D A Y F A V O U R I T E This is such a difficult book for me to write about. If I told you that I loved it so much that I can’t actually bring myself to go back and read th
Luster by Raven Leilani
Luster by @raven_leilani is brutal, raw, uncomfortable and yet also beautiful. Recently longlisted for the @womensprize, it has been hugely hyped for all the right r
The Book Of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd
BOOK TOUR ~ PAPERBACK RELEASE @suemonkkidd is a much lauded author known for her immersive style of writing. From the very first pages I was transported to the Galilee 2000 ye
The Wife by Meg Wolitzer
Do you ever open a book and just *know*? A couple of weeks ago, a lovely friend of mine, whose son is in the same class as my daughter, inquired as to whether I’d read any books
East West Street by Philippe Sands
Written by leading human rights lawyer @philippesands, I picked up @bgprize winner East West Street on the insistence of my dad (swipe to see us both reading it!).&n
Eva And Eve by Julie Metz
B I B L I O R E C C S We found @zibbyowens through her brilliant podcast, @momsdonthavetimetoreadbooks — with five children between us, we definitely share th