Lucy’s top picks of August’s debuts

Lucy’s top picks of August’s debuts

Aug 22, 2021 | Recommendations, Review

From feminine-focused historical fiction to the memoir we all need to reach for in hard times, Lucy has selected a diverse range of debuts for you to choose from in her latest blog.   Perfect For Fans of Hidden Figures Sisters in Arms by Kaia Alderson (Fiction...
Lucy’s Recent Fiction Reads

Lucy’s Recent Fiction Reads

Aug 15, 2021 | Recommendations, Review

Our bookseller, Lucy, has been all about fiction recently. Check out her four most recent reviews below. A character-driven Cold War page-turner The Union of Synchronised Swimmers by Christina Sandu In the USSR, six women meet at the river to swim in the shadows of...
Book Review: The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley

Book Review: The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley

Apr 20, 2021 | Review

Our bookseller Lucy reviews Radio 2 Book Club Pick The Authenticity Project Synopsis What would happen if you told the truth instead? Former artist Julian Jessop is tired of hiding his loneliness and decides to share it in a small green notebook calling it ‘The...
Book Review: The Sight of You by Holly Miller

Book Review: The Sight of You by Holly Miller

Mar 28, 2021 | Review

Lucy reviews Richard and Judy Book Club 2021 pick The Sight of You by Holly Miller ‘A romantic tale to melt a heart of ice and make the driest-eyed reader weep.’ Richard & Judy Synopsis Joel is haunted by prophetic dreams about his loved ones. Sometimes they’re...
Book Review: People Like Her by Ellery Lloyd

Book Review: People Like Her by Ellery Lloyd

Feb 19, 2021 | Review

Loved by millions, hunted by one… Are influencers really living their best life or is it all artful deception? If you are intrigued by Instagram culture then pick up a copy of the compelling debut, People Like Her. The story of Emmy Jackson a.k.a Mama Bare is a...
Paul’s January reading pile

Paul’s January reading pile

Feb 11, 2021 | Recommendations, Review

Dark winter evenings are perfect for curling up with a book so here’s a look at the ones Paul has been reading during January. The first few weeks of the year have seen me working my way through the books that I received as gifts, either at or since Christmas,...