Is Your Reading ‘Literarily’ a Lie?
A recent study revealed that 56% of Britons have, at some point, lied about reading a book. Reasons cited for these fibs include wanting to join a conversation,... Read more.
3 of the Best from the Belle Book Club Beat
The nights are now dark, the leaves are down. Don’t fight it anymore, rotate the wardrobe and embrace the cozy. For that you are going to need some good... Read more.
The Truth About Book Clubs
What do the words book club conjure up to you? Social interaction for geeks? Women sniggering over 50 Shades of Grey? Well, I’ve been on a bit... Read more.
Things to Know About “books you need to read before you die” Lists
I pick the books I read in a kind of unofficial cycle of 4 types. The recurring cycle goes something like this: Book 1: Current book that everyone is... Read more.
Parenting: What Would Philippa Do?
I love Philippa Perry. Maybe it’s because she’s a psychotherapist – maybe it’s just because she’s lovely, but everything she says feels comforting. ... Read more.
Full Steam Ahead! Why Steam Rallies Are A Great Day Out
Have you ever considered a steam rally for a bit of weekend entertainment? Steam you say, is that with eucalyptus? No! It’s actually a collective of people... Read more.
Getting Personal At Gigi’s, Hoxton
I’m not going to lie, as a kid from the suburbs and currently a visitor to my own country (I currently live most of my time in Ohio, USA), I’m…... Read more.
Summer Reading: Beartown by Fredrik Backman
As is normally the case in the summer, requests for book recommendations are all around. This is my answer to all of those that have come my way. This... Read more.
The Book Of The Film, Of The Book
“The book was better.” How many times have you heard or thought that as you exit the cinema? If you’ve read a book and watched the film, I guess... Read more.
Age Before Beauty?
I’m 47. This week I bought myself the first bikini that I have ever thought I looked good in. I wrote bikinis off long ago as something I simply couldn’t…... Read more.
WANTED: Female Musical Role Models for my Daughter
Who we idolise in our formative years is pretty important and can say a lot about our own ambition, attitude and aspiration. So who should young girls be idolising... Read more.
Oxytocin: The ACTUAL Gift of Love
Do you see Valentine’s Day as a calendar driven, tick in the box exercise for nauseatingly loved up couples? Well maybe science can offer an alternative filter... Read more.
