by Charlie Fabre It’s the last month of the year, and with 21 days left before 2024, everyone is scrambling to get this year’s reading goals all finished up! Personally, I’ve missed my reading goal by just ONE book for the past 3 years (I don’t know how I keep doing this to myself), so… Continue reading Short Books to Finish Off your 2023 Reading Goal
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Why Gothic Literature is so Suited to Discussing Womanhood
by Charlie Fabre Ever notice how much of Gothic literature is home to female main characters? Whether it’s the young nanny tasked with taking care of creepy children or an old woman lingering (literally) in the attic like a ghost. Female characters have made quite a home in Gothic literature in a way that male… Continue reading Why Gothic Literature is so Suited to Discussing Womanhood
8 Books to read for Haunting Season
by Charlie Fabre & Vic Bromley Even though the UK weather might not know it yet, it’s autumn and we’re fully prepared to curl up with a nice spooky book by the fire, wrapped up in blankets, hot chocolate and slice of pumpkin pie in hand! Isn’t this just the best season for book lovers?
Sending your work to Literary Agents: how to
by Charlie Fabre Sending your work to literary agents for future representation (and publication!!!) can be quite an intimidating thing. But it doesn’t have to be, and the procedure is actually quite easy once you get the hang of it! Here’s a quick guide for all of you with finished manuscripts and pamphlets who are… Continue reading Sending your work to Literary Agents: how to
Books on Barbie’s TBR
Come on Barbie, let’s go book shopping!
Our Favourite Queer Authors
While we support queer authors all year round, as it’s Pride month there is even more reason to celebrate LGBTQ+ writers. Here are some book recs to add to your Pride TBR
Our Favourite Indie Bookshops
It’s Independent Bookshop Week, so here we showcase our favourite little indie bookshops so you can support local bookshops and booksellers
If you Loved this Book, Read this…
Let’s play a game where we give you a book recommendation based on the books you already know and love
Big Swiss: a Review
by Charlie Fabre I was kindly gifted an advance copy of Jen Beagin’s upcoming novel Big Swiss and I devoured it in one weekend! Here are my thoughts on Beagin’s funny and quirky world.
I’m a Fan by Sheena Patel Review
Every year we have reviewed a book longlisted for The Women’s Prize for Fiction, and this year we’re a fan of one book in particular
swim press 