Book Review: People Like Her by Ellery Lloyd

Book Review: People Like Her by Ellery Lloyd

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

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,...
Review: Untamed by Glennon Doyle

Review: Untamed by Glennon Doyle

I have read a lot of self-help and motivational books over the years but Untamed has got to be the one that hit home the most. I am normally very precious over my books, wanting to keep them in pristine condition, but I found myself reaching for the maker pen and...
Rise up – Novels to give you a lift

Rise up – Novels to give you a lift

Rise Above: novels to give you a lift Now that the Christmas decorations have been taken down, and with the prospect of being in lockdown until mid February, we’ve chosen some of the best novels to give you a lift as you curl up under the duvet during the long,...
Review: Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver

Review: Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver

“The simplest thing would be to tear it down,” the man said. “The house is a shambles.”   The Knox-Tavoularis family has recently arrived in Vineland, New Jersey and matriarch, Willa, has just received the news that their house is a shambles, and...