Literary Lane: A Celebration of Women in Literature
With this being 2016 it would be nice to think that women are viewed and respected as equals to men. That we have the same rights and opportunities and don’t…
book reviews
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Literary Lane: Inspiration for World Book Day
It’s World Book Day today, but this may be something that has escaped your notice if you’re not a parent as it’s predominantly the time of year children ask Mum and Dad to…
Literary Lane: 3 New Books for the New Year
Going back to work after Christmas can be difficult, it’s cold, grey and there’s so much adjusting you have to do. To help make your life a bit easier we…
Literary Lane: Festive Holiday Reads
The first book to kick off your holiday reading list is Fear of Dying by Erica Jong. Some of you more astute readers may recognise her name, in 1973 Erica…
Literary Lane: October Books
On Track for Murder by Stephen Childs starts with Abigail Sergeant and her brother Bertrand on a ship heading towards Australia. They are en route to live with their…
Literary Lane: Three September Reads
This month I review two of the books on the long-list for this year’s Man Booker Prize and look at one of the most important and impressive young adult (YA)…
Literary Lane: Summer Reads
Whether you’re yet to embark to far off beaches for your Summer Holidays or you’re returning to colder climates after enjoying some Sun and cocktails, I have some great books…
Literary Lane: Books To Read This July
The great thing about a book is that regardless of whether it’s pouring with rain, or the sun is making your commute to work even more stifling, it has the…
Literary Lane: Books To Read This Month
It doesn’t feel like so long ago that I was letting you lovely readers know who had been shortlisted for the Baileys Prize for Women’s Fiction. Without a shadow of…
Literary Lane: 3 Books for April
Tapestries of the Heart by Nooshie Motaref This follows the story of four generations of Persian women over the duration of 100 years. Based on some of Motaref’s experiences the…
