The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas is an important book. One deserving of the amazing hype its been getting online. It’s a fresh, current examination of the Black Lives Matter movements and what it feels like to be a black …
5 Forgotten Female Authors You Need to Read
Today we’re going to look at 5 forgotten female authors you need to read. They were all successful in their own time. But, for one reason or another, they have been left out of the ‘great canon of English literature’. …
Stop Putting a Label on Yourself (and others)
How we think about ourselves is important. But sometimes silencing the inner critic feels impossible. You know that voice that whispers, ‘you can’t do it’. But by putting a label on yourself you are also accepting limitations. And life is …
10 Literary Walks and Tours
There’s something great about planning a trip and finding out the place you’re visiting has literary walks and tours, isn’t there? It’s even better when it’s to an author or book you love. But exploring the real life locations of your favourite books …
Do Something Nice for Your Future Self
I recently came across this idea via a Gretchen Rubin podcast. The idea is simple, do something now that will make your future self happier. Sounds easy right?
5 Things That Are Saving My Life Right Now
February 2nd is apparently the halfway point in winter; that in itself is reason to celebrate. For many of us winter is a struggle. But it’s important to look for the good, even amongst the bad. And that’s why I …