I Am An Island by Tamsin Calidas
Reading this mesmerising memoir about @tamsincalidas__kalidasa’s journey from life in busy London to a remote island in the Scottish Hebrides was a truly thought-provoking a
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
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 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
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
Crime And Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
FRIDAY FAVOURITE UNIVERSITY EDITION In one of my first lectures on Criminal Law, I became rather embroiled in a heated discussion on the many reasons people are driven to murder. T
We Begin At The End by Chris Whitaker
Sometimes, a book quite literally turns you upside down and sends you over the proverbial edge. More coming soon on this compelling crime thriller, We Begin At The End by @chr