What I’ve Been Reading Lately is coming to you a little later than usual this month! I have a good excuse though, I have just returned from an (almost) tech-free holiday…but more about that in another post. For now, let’s …
The Pleasure of Taking Your Time Over Something
The other day, bored and slightly stir crazy in a way that only the English seem to be capable of during a heat wave that we should bask in, I decided…rather recklessly given the heat, to bake a cake entirely …
Where to Start with Virginia Woolf: The Ultimate Reading Guide
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.