Metronome by Tom Watson
Dystopia as a genre is perpetually fascinating, particularly when we find ourselves, today, living in a world that is, in many ways, utterly dystopic.
Idol by Louise O’Neill
We have been saving this book for the summer holidays and boy, are we glad we did!
Beloved by Toni Morrison
“All the parts of her that were precious and fine and beautiful, & carried, pushed, dragged them through the veil...
Welcome To Her Majesty’s Coven by Juno Dawson
Bounding into this Sundays bestseller lists at the casual slot of Number One in Hardback Fiction we have the first in a supernatural series from @junodawson which was...
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
Published in May, Book Lovers is without doubt one of the most successful releases of the year...
This Is Not A Pity Memoir by Abi Morgan
It is very rare that I devour a book in a day. I’m just not that kind of reader and I am often left in awe of those who can simply inhale them in one sitting. But...
Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman
The world of myths is one that I only really came into contact for the first time during the pandemic; I read Silence of the Girls, then later on...
Milk Teeth by Jessica Andrews
Published today from portico prize winning author Jessica Andrews of Salt Water fame, this one hit very very close to home.
Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder
It’s 12:28 am. I picked up this book a few hours ago and I haven’t physically put it down from cover to cover.
The Crane Wife by CJ Hauser
How. How does CJ Hauser do it? This is a memoir in essay form - does that sound like the kind of book that will feature in myriad must read summer lists...
Boy Parts by Eliza Clark
I cannot think of another recent book that has provoked such extreme reactions from readers, who are either absolutely obsessed with Boy Parts...
A Very Nice Girl by Imogen Crimp
When I tell you that this book accompanied me everywhere I mean I don’t think I physically put it down from start to finish regardless of my daily responsibilities.