Book review: Queens of the Conquest by Alison Weir and The White Ship by Charles Spencer

I thought it would be interesting to review these two histories together. They both cover the period of the Norman … More

Readers – have you ever fallen out of love with your favourite genre?

Ever fallen out of love? One minute you’re contemplating hours spent cuddled up on the sofa, you’re even coordinating your … More

Today I’m pleased to welcome Desiree Villena to the blog with her pick of some of the best true crime … More

Berta Cáceres was a Honduran political activist, fighting for environmental and indigenous rights. She was murdered in 2016 by hired … More

I’ve been a fan of Paul Simon since I saw Simon and Garfunkel’s The Concert in Central Park on TV … More

If you’re not familiar with Audible Original audiobooks, they’re an interesting form, somewhere between a book and a podcast. They … More

I always enjoy reading the posts for Non Fiction November so I thought I’d get organised and actually take part … More

I’m fascinated by the creative process and what drives people who work in different forms, so I was curious to … More

In The Middlepause Marina Benjamin writes about turning fifty and reflects on the effects of menopause, bereavement and the psychological … More