There’s no time like summer for delving into a juicy read — whether long and thought-provoking, or quick and pacey, we have a fantastic array of books coming out in time for the seaside. The Book of Queens by Joumana … Continue reading Books just want to have sun: 10 fiction titles to watch out for this July!
A furiously fierce revenge thriller, this flaming feminist queer title is not one for the faint-hearted. Fuelled by vengeance, witchcraft, and a strong sense of justice, we present the second of our two June Books of the Month: LÁKÍRÍBOTO. Set … Continue reading LÁKÍRÍBOTO by Ayọ́délé Ọlọ́fintúádé | June Book of the Month Review
“Now is the time between birth and slaughter. Another summer has arrived…” June’s pick for one of our Books of the Month is a SCORCHER. Sunburn by Chloe Michelle Howarth is the sapphic summer read you need in your life, … Continue reading Sunburn by Chloe Michelle Howarth | June Book of the Month Review
“It is women who love horror. Gloat over it. Feed on it. Are nourished by it. Shudder and cling and cry out — and come back for more.” ― Bela Lugosi Women have always been leaders of the horror genre since … Continue reading Summer Thrills: New and Upcoming Horror Novels Written by Women | Feminist Book Fortnight
As I open Viper’s Dream to the first page, I put on my headphones and play the first tune on the author’s playlist listed at the back of the book — ‘’Round Midnight’, played by Thelonious Monk — and, like … Continue reading VIPER’S DREAM — April Book of the Month
What’s a long weekend for if not for book buying? Now that we’re getting a sneak peek of the sun, nothing sounds nicer than doing a crawl of our favourite bookshops and picking up some stellar new reads. That’s why … Continue reading April Preview: fresh fiction you need on your shelves this month
Maryse Condé is a powerful literary force, “The grand queen, the empress, of Caribbean literature,” according to Fiammetta Rocco, and now the oldest writer to be longlisted for the International Booker Prize with her latest work, The Gospel According to … Continue reading Maryse Condé Longlisted for the International Booker Prize | The Gospel According to the New World
The Gospel of Orla makes for a reading experience like no other. Packed full with humour, wit and heart-pulling lyricism, Eoghan Walls masterfully draws the reader into the mind of fourteen year old Orla. With respect and admiration, he artfully … Continue reading THE GOSPEL OF ORLA — March Book of the Month
As in the epigraph from Franz Kafka, “to write prescriptions is easy, but to come to an understanding with people is hard.” And so it goes in our February Book of the Month, Tell Her Everything, the third novel by … Continue reading TELL HER EVERYTHING — February Book of the Month
It’s that time of year. Paper hearts are being strung in the windows of shopfronts, cinemas are screening classic romances, and restaurants are fixing a special menu. You might be out celebrating with a loved one, or celebrating yourself, or … Continue reading 10 Love Stories From Around The World
