Is it possible to eat well for less? I set a £20 food budget for a work week to find out. The challenge was, to make five days worth of relatively healthy meals for two people and stick to my …
5 Authors Like Georgette Heyer
There is only one Georgette Heyer. Her style is distinct. Her novels are well crafted. And for many, she’s the golden standard from which most rivals fall short. So, when looking for authors like Georgette Heyer, I decided to focus …
Sanditon by Jane Austen: How to Adapt an Unfinished Book
Sanditon by Jane Austen has delighted and frustrated fans since it was first published- in fragment form. What was this book, which occupied Jane’s final months on Earth, going to be about? Does it hint at the brilliance or decline …
What I Read in May, 2019
It’s time for What I Read in May, my monthly round up of mini reviews. This past month was a diverse one, including a memoir as well as literary fiction. Despite the fact that I suffered serious book burnout at …
Hiking the Causeway Coast in Northern Ireland
One of the first truly sunny days of the year, I decided to go on an adventure hiking Causeway Coast. When you can’t drive, adventures are limited to where you can realistically get on foot or by public transport. Luckily …
Book Review: A Start in Life by Anita Brookner
A Start in Life by Anita Brookner feels like the work of an author in their prime; so I was surprised to discover that it was actually her first novel. Her crisp yet grandiloquent style gives her a gravitas most …