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How Enid Blyton Inspired Me (Without Me Even Realising It)
August 11th would have been Enid Blyton’s birthday. Today I pay tribute to this remarkable writer and look at how her books influenced my own without me even realising it.
Celebrating Yorkshire Day - Eighteen Fabulous Books Set in Yorkshire
I couldn’t let Yorkshire Day go by without showcasing some fantastic books that utilise the varied and stunning landscape of the White Rose County. I’ve chosen eighteen books that I think represent Yorkshire literature beautifully. And I’ve tried to represent the different ridings of Yorkshire, too - East, West, and North. Happy reading!
Let’s Talk Books with Sarah Hope
In the final post in my ‘Let’s Talk Books’ feature I’m chatting to Sarah Hope about her favourite books, her earliest book memory, and the book-to-film adaptation that’s completely won her heart.
Twelve Books About Books and Writers
If, like me, you enjoy reading books about books or about writers then here are twelve novels I think you’ll really enjoy. Ranging from classic literature to cosy crime to non-fiction and more, these are stories that I think will appeal to all lovers of books.
Ten Books to Read in Summer
Ten books that are either on my summer wish list, or which I’ve already read and highly recommend. A good mix and hopefully something to suit everyone.
Let’s Talk Books with Helen Phifer
Today on the blog I’m chatting to my fabulous friend, Helen Phifer, about her favourite books and why there’s one special book she’ll treasure forever.
Five Books to Read for Father’s Day
It’s Father’s Day on June 21st, so I thought I’d share some books that feature fathers or father figures in some way.
There’s quite a variety here, and the one thing they have in common (apart from the theme, obviously) is that I enjoyed each and every one of them.
I hope you enjoy reading about them, and hopefully you’ll find something you’d like to try for yourself.
My Thoughts on “Wuthering Heights”
Now that the controversy has died down a bit and it’s all gone quiet on the “Wuthering Heights” debate, I thought I’d finally watch it for myself and make up my own mind.
Here’s what I thought of the 2026 film version of Emily Bronte’s classic.
Working Through My Kindle Unlimited Books
Are you a Kindle Unlimited subscriber? Are you guilty of downloading KU books then forgetting all about them? I am, so I decided it was time to start working my way through them!
Let’s Talk Books with Imogen Payne
Today I’m talking to indie author Imogen Payne about her favourite childhood book, which of her own books she’s most fond of, and which book she would love to have written.
Six Indie Writers of British Small-Town Romance Series
I love a British small-town romance and I love to support indie authors. Having written twenty-seven indie books of my own I know how hard it can be to publish books without a publisher to guide and market you. If you love a small-town romance series, here are six indie authors whose books I think you should definitely check out.
Book vs TV: The Other Bennet Sister
Having raved about the television adaptation of The Other Bennet Sister recently, I finally settled down to read the book. Here are my thoughts on the book version versus the television version, and whether I loved one more than the other.
Let’s Talk Books… with K.T./Kate Dady
This week I’m chatting to another author friend, K.T. Dady, who also writes romantasy as Kate Dady. She tells me about her favourite childhood book (which I’d never heard of!) and which one of her own books has a special place in her heart.
My Blissful Month Watching Period Dramas
Sometimes, the only thing to do is settle back and lose yourself in a world where your biggest worry is remembering not to accept two dances with a gentleman, or whether you should risk sucking the juice from an orange in company or take it discreetly to your room. I’ve been bingeing on period dramas, and I’ve loved it!
My Thoughts on The Other Bennet Sister
I spent some of my Easter weekend watching The Other Bennet Sister - a literary offshoot of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice based on the novel by Janice Hadlow. Here's what I thought of it, and why I suddenly relate to the Bennet sibling I once overlooked entirely.
Let’s Talk Books with Jessica Redland
I’m delighted to welcome my latest guest on the Let’s Talk Books feature. This week it’s the turn of Jessica Redland, multi-million selling author with Boldwood Books, mother-of-hedgehogs, and expert Sprocker-wrangler! Jessica tells us all about her reading habits and why she’s so reluctant to revisit her favourite books.
Six Books to Read in Spring
Tomorrow is the Spring Equinox, so it seemed like the perfect time to discuss some of the most appropriate books to read at this time of year. Here are six of my favourites.
Six Books to Read for Mother’s Day
As it’s almost Mother’s Day here in the UK, I thought I’d choose some books about mothers. So here are six books, including a collection of short stories, a romcom, and much-loved classics, plus a few of my own books where motherhood is strongly featured.
Let’s Talk Books with Eliza J Scott
In the first of my new Let’s Talk Books interviews, I’m chatting to romance author Eliza J Scott about her favourite books, the TV adaptation she most enjoys, and the most precious book she owns, plus lots more.
My Thoughts on… Hamnet
It took me a while but I finally got round to reading Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell. Then I watched the film. Here are my thoughts on both.