Some brilliant books to curl up with – or listen to on Audible.
Category Archives: book reviews
Twenty-six Letters: December
If you know someone who loves botanicals and embroidery, then I’ve got the perfect present for you…
All in a Morning’s Work
Dilly Court makes being a best-selling author look exceptionally easy. If only we could bottle her genius (or ‘voice’ – because that’s what it’s all about, she tells me).
Twenty-Six Letters: October
This month is Black History Month – and here are six fantastic books, all touching on very different subjects. You can get 30% off three of them, direct from Hurst Publishers.
Twenty-Six Letters: September
Great to have Tracy Chevalier guest edit my book column this month – with some fascinating choices.
Tracy’s Time
What does Tracy Chevalier like to drink when she gets mad? It was so much fun doing this interview, and finding out the answer.
Twenty-six Letters: August 2024
I read some great books for August. All of which I’d highly recommend.
A Taste of Syria in Sherborne
With all the negative press surrounding refugees and immigrants, it was lovely to write about a family who left their beloved homeland because there was no other choice – and how brilliantly they’re working to forge a new life for themselves…
Twenty-Six Letters: July
I read most of these on my Kindle when trekking in Northern India having bought them over time from Bookbub. At 99p a book, it’s a must for any avid reader.
Twenty-six letters: June
June’s books sees some great contemporary crafts to take up your summer months
Jess Morency 