Hot Milk by Deborah Levy
I had to bring this bestselling book by renowned author and playwright Deborah Levy with me. It was meant to be read by the water.
Companion Piece by Ali Smith
There is no writer alive quite like Ali Smith and in a world saturated by regurgitation and plagiarism that is an achievement beyond measure.
The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka
The most stunning surprise of a book that we’ve read in ages. Slim in size and both beautifully written and gorgeously crafted, this novel, about a group of swimmers at a local..
Swing Time by Zadie Smith
I love absolutely everything about Sarah’s grid. She regularly celebrates peak and pit moments — the good and the bad, always keeping it completely real.
Notes On An Execution by Danya Kukafka
THIS. BOOK. IS. PHENOMENAL Let us introduce you to a newly released book that is woefully under the radar in the UK but getting ALOT of attention from editors, literary agents and
How Beautiful We Were by Imbolo Imbue
HOW BEAUTIFUL WE WERE Imbolo Imbue’s debut, Behold the Dreamers, is a book I pretty much finished in a single sitting on a plane journey. I couldn’t wait to get my hands on her
Bless the Daughter Raised By A Voice In Her Head by Warsan Shire
WHY ARE YOU CRYING? Asked a panicked Barry, finding me sobbing last night. Home I replied. Home is a viral poem you may recognise included in a sublime book by @warsanshiree&n
Cleopatra & Frankenstein by Coco Mellors
You heard it here first! This book is going to be HUGE. It’s already selling superbly well having just been published by @4thestatebooks but our prediction is this stylish, hed
A Little Life by Hana Yanagihara
What is there to say about this book that hasn’t been said? I was *sure* we’d had it up on the grid before now and even after checking with Chaya that it hadn’t been featured
Unsettled Ground by Claire Fuller
Recent winner of the @costabookawards Novel or the Year and shortlisted for the @womensprize for fiction, Unsettled Ground has been described by @jessiebur
Lean Fall Stand by Jon Mcgregor
LEAN FALL STAND This is your sign to read that book you would never usually pick. Two things you need to know before I explain why a CRIMINALLY under hyped book I wouldn’t ever h
The Mad Women’s Ball by Victoria Mas & Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata
BIBLIO RECCS People are we in for a treat today, gracing our page we have none other than @holliepoetry as our guest recommender. A best selling author, poet, activist an