I thought it would be interesting to review these two histories together. They both cover the period of the Norman … More
Category: Non-fiction
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
Guest post: The 5 best true crime books of 2020 (so far) by Desiree Villena
Today I’m pleased to welcome Desiree Villena to the blog with her pick of some of the best true crime … More
Book review: Who Killed Berta Cáceres? by Nina Lakhani
Berta Cáceres was a Honduran political activist, fighting for environmental and indigenous rights. She was murdered in 2016 by hired … More
Book review: Paul Simon: The Life by Robert Hilburn
I’ve been a fan of Paul Simon since I saw Simon and Garfunkel’s The Concert in Central Park on TV … More
Audiobook review: Murders of Old China by Paul French
If you’re not familiar with Audible Original audiobooks, they’re an interesting form, somewhere between a book and a podcast. They … More
Book pairings: The Last Dog on Earth by Adrian J Walker and Tamed by Alice Roberts #NonficNov
I always enjoy reading the posts for Non Fiction November so I thought I’d get organised and actually take part … More
Book review: Who Owns England? by Guy Shrubsole
In Who Owns England?, Guy Shrubsole describes how his campaigning interests – from environmental damage on agricultural land to housing … More
Guest post: Marianne Dissard, author of Not Me
I’m fascinated by the creative process and what drives people who work in different forms, so I was curious to … More
Book review: The Middlepause by Marina Benjamin
In The Middlepause Marina Benjamin writes about turning fifty and reflects on the effects of menopause, bereavement and the psychological … More