05/03/2021 05/03/2021

Blood Orange by Harriet Tyce

Blood Orange by Harriet Tyce is a gripping thriller with twists and turns galore. Straightaway we are plunged into a murky and somewhat questionable world

19/02/2021 19/02/2021

Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

Wow. I’m not really sure where to start when it comes to Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro. It’s a complex novel that my poor choice of words won’t be able to do justice.

12/02/2021 12/02/2021

The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley

The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley is a novel that is a gloriously easy read. It’s a unique story and one that I feel like I’ve never read before, and I’ve devoured more than my fair share of novels. It’s also a novel that feels very pertinent for now.

05/02/2021 05/02/2021

Because of You by Dawn French

Because of You by Dawn French isn’t her first novel, however, it is the first one of Dawn’s that I’ve read. What a glorious introduction it was. I loved it.

30/01/2021 30/01/2021

Sorry

I’m sorry for being absent and being such a tardy blogger. Life’s strange. We are still in a pandemic and I find myself unwilling to add to the conversation. What can I possibly say that is meaningful or insightful or even vaguely reassuring?

18/09/2020 18/09/2020

Walking Away From It All

I carefully place one foot in front of the other, my eyes not leaving the narrow path. Far beneath me I can hear the waves crashing against the cliff face. I daren’t look though. The drop to the swirling sea below is sheer and looking over the edge will just make my head feel dizzy and my stomach swim. Instead, I continue to focus on just moving slowly along the path.

08/09/2020 08/09/2020

A Summer Well Spent

Firstly, before I delve into my usual rambles I must offer you a heartfelt apology. I am so sorry that I have been absent from this little space.

19/04/2020 19/04/2020

Life in Lockdown

This must have been the longest I have gone without writing a blog. These are unusual times.

11/03/2020 11/03/2020

Am I Standing Still?

I find myself at a bit of a crossroads. Every direction I look there is an unknown road spiralling away from me. It doesn’t scare me but I do feel overwhelmed. I’m feeling the pressure to make this year count. But how? What should I do?

28/02/2020 28/02/2020

How are you?

“How are you?” The question came from a friend and for one breathless gulp I was tempted to let the mask slip. I thought about telling her how I really was, but I looked and saw that the “how are you?” didn’t require an honest answer.