I cannot praise this series highly enough. When I first read Crookhaven, I didn’t know what to expect and the … More
Tag: Top Picks
The Island at the Edge of Night by Lucy Strange
What a remarkable story from master storyteller, Lucy Strange. Faye is sent to Auk Island, after having been told she … More
How to be Free by Daisy May Johnson
I am not sure there is a more perfect series of stories. I mean, these books have nuns flying helicopters, … More
Shipwrecked by Jenny Pearson
My word….no one writes a story like Jenny Pearson. While I sit here with tears running down my face, I … More
Storm Child by Ele Fountain
It was raining one afternoon and so the heating went on. It seemed an ideal time to begin something new- … More
Oh Mummy Mia by Maz Evans
This series is hilariously funny, filled with Maz Evans uncanny humour and word play. Having listened to her narrate the … More
Girl on the Fly by Nansubuga Nagadya Isdahl
I had no expectations with this book and hadn’t read many reviews so it was a joy to begin fresh. … More
The Wanderdays by Clare Povey
I spotted this proof cover on Twitter several days ago and I commented on how much I was looking forward … More
Mayowa and the Sea of Words by Chibundu Onuzo
This is an incredible story, with a powerful twist. Mayowa is spending time with her grandfather this summer but he … More
Alyssa and the Spell Garden by Alexandra Sheppard
What an amazing and enchanting story! This is a powerful story of family, community and magic, and one that will … More