‘Cleopatra and Frankenstein’ by Coco Mellors
Mellors gives us a novel engaging enough to follow but often feels like it favours style instead of profundity.
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‘Hamnet’ by Maggie O’Farrell
Behind one of literature’s most famous names is a story of devastating loss. O’Farrell places Agnes rightfully at its centre, capturing the labour of…
‘Wild Dark Shore’ by Charlotte McConaghy
A remote island, a woman washed ashore, and a mystery rooted in grief and survival. ‘Wild Dark Shore’ pulls you into a world where…
‘The Correspondent’ by Virginia Evans
A sharp, funny and deeply human portrait, told through letters that carry more weight than any modern message ever could.
‘Bring the House Down’ by Charlotte Runcie
A novel with potential that ultimately falls short - hints at big ideas about power and criticism struggle to turn into something cohesive.
‘Heart the Lover’ by Lily King
An immersive reflection on love and memory, Heart The Lover traces how early choices and missed opportunities continue to shape a life long after…
‘The Names’ by Florence Knapp
Florence Knapp’s debut asks a simple but arresting question: what if the name you are given at birth alters the entire shape of your…
My November Reads
Reviews of the books I read in November: ‘Crying in H Mart’ by Michelle Zauner & ‘Blue Sisters’ by Coco Mellors.
Two books I’ve read recently
Instead of posting separately, I thought I would talk out the two books I’ve read recently. My resolution for this year was to read…
‘The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo’ by Taylor Jenkins Reid
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo completely lived up to the hype. It’s stylish, emotional, and far more layered than its glossy premise suggests.