Where to start with Virginia Woolf. That’s a great question. Best known for Mrs Dalloway and A Room of One’s Own, she’s the kind of author that feels larger than life and so important it can be off-putting. You’ve likely heard of her, …
Things I’ve Been Loving in June
Today I am proudly introducing Things I’ve Been Loving in June! Something a little different. If you’ve been reading here long, you’ll be familiar with my “What I’ve Been Reading Lately” series that has been running since the start of the …
10 Ways to Boost Your Happiness on a Bad Day
We all have bad days. Whether they’re the “wake up on the wrong side of bed” kind or a little bit more serious, they’re an unavoidable part of life. But the good news is there are plenty of ways to boost …
Book Review: The Return of the Soldier by Rebecca West
This June marks 100 years since The Return of the Soldier by Rebecca West was published. And this debut work, a stunning paean to grief, war, love and the pressure to live a good life, is one that you need to read soon.
What I’ve Been Reading Lately: May
The weather turned glorious in May and this meant that I spent a lot of time outside! You’ve got to seize the day when you live in Belfast, as you can never be sure when grey skies and rain will …
10 Best Books Set in England (But Not London)
Today we’re going to look at the best books set in England (but not London!). Just walking around your bookshop will give you a sense of the breadth of great fiction that is written in England. But for some reason, …