Owning My Own White Fragility
I am a white British female currently living in America. My social media feed is an interesting mix of British and American perspectives. The most recent outrage that triggered the…
Belle’s Book Club: Wannabe a Rockstar?
I’ve recently read two books that seemed to combine in my head with a bit of bang of recognition. The books in question are Debbie Harry’s recently autobiography, “Face It”…
What We’re Reading In Lockdown
Have you headed to the classics to get your literary fix during lockdown? You’re not alone. Recent research has revealed that 48% of us have rediscovered a love of reading…
Books in the Time of Corona
I think we’ve all had that moment at some point over the past few weeks where the reality of staying in all the time sinks in, forcing us to try…
Belle’s Book Club: Author Interview with Jessie Keane
Jessie Keane is a Sunday Times top ten bestselling author with 14 fiction books to her name – although her own life has been just as eventful as many of…
Heard Any Good Books Lately?
“I’m not going to lie, I had to consider slapping my own face as I inwardly considered, ‘well is it actually reading?’”
Belle’s Book Club: The Best of Non-Fiction
What do you think about when someone says Non-fiction? An autobiography? A memoir? A how to manual or self-help book? I don’t think I’d ever given it too much thought…
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, seeming 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 book…
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 of a journey…