Pomegranates & Artichokes; a captivating culinary journey

I’m a firm believer that one of the most effective ways to experience the culture of a country is through its food. I love discovering different cultures, and I especially love discovering them through food.…

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Henry VIII: The Heart & the Crown – all consuming and fascinating

Today a true historical masterpiece is published. Henry VIII: The Heart & the Crown is the latest novel from bestselling author Alison Weir. Ever since I was first captivated by an Alison Weir book many…

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The Theory Of (Not Quite) Everything; heart wrenching, heart warming and life affirming

I’ve got to be honest with you – I struggled a bit to get into this book. So much so that I put it down at page 38 and decided to pick up another book…

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All the Little Bird-Hearts; a powerful must read

Released just a few day ago on 2 March 2023, the debut novel from Viktoria Lloyd-Barlow is such a poignant, frank and beautiful read. Set in 1988 it is the insightful story of Sunday, a…

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Daughters of Victory; a thrilling historical page-turner

From reading Gabriella Saab’s brilliant debut novel The Last Checkmate, I was sure that the author would skilfully weave true historical figures and events with fiction in her new novel Daughters of Victory to create…

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