I visited Ironbridge Bookshop & Book Nook this week!📚 I loved the mix of old and new books, the cosy, characterful feel and all the nostalgic displays dotted around the shop. And they have a whole collection of vintage Penguin books! 🧡 #bookshops #books 💙📚

I’ve just spent a few days exploring the Black Country. One of my favourite finds was this beautiful old-fashioned library at Black Country Living Museum. 📖 #bookshops #books 💙📚

After a very busy few months with work, I'm catching up on my book reviews over the next few weeks. This is one of those books that feels like much more than a book; it's a piece of history. A powerful, heartbreaking and incredibly important book that everyone should read. 💙📚

Enjoying the sunshine, peace and quiet, and a new book! The sequel to The Time Traveller’s Wife is out on 13th October. I’m so pleased I got a copy of this in my goodie bag at the Women’s Prize! #books 💙📚

Here are the proof copies I got at the @womensprize.bsky.social, which includes the sequel to The Time Traveller’s Wife. I also bought two oshortlisted titles: Heart the Lover and The Correspondent. I have not done book reviews lately due to work, but normal services will resume soon! 💙📚

Yesterday I attended the Women’s Prize Live, a full day celebrating books by women. Highlights for me included seeing Kathryn Stockett (author of The Help), Between the Covers Live, and watching Gillian McAllister on an author panel. #WomensPrize #WomensPrize2026 #books 💙📚

Bank holiday weekend done properly: a quiet neighbourhood for once, no work, sitting in the shade with a good book. I’m reading The Diary of Anne Frank for the first time and wondering why I waited so long. 🌿📖☀️ #GardenReading #CurrentlyReading 💙📚

As I had to change trains nearby today, I had to make a visit to the Southbank Book Market 📚 I used to come here as a kid while my theatre-mad sister disappeared into the theatre programme fair at the National Theatre nearby. Some places never lose their magic. #books #london 💙📚

Successful trip to Big Book Bonanza today! 📚✨ Such a lovely event with many stalls supporting indie authors and bookish businesses — and yes, I absolutely added more books to my already out-of-control TBR pile 😂 #IndieAuthors #BookCommunity 💙📚

Really enjoyed The Ravenmaster – fascinating insight into the ravens at the Tower of London and its history. Funny, engaging, and surprisingly informative. #books #history 💙📚

Back home after a lovely trip to the beautiful city of Bath — and of course, I couldn’t resist a visit to Topping & Co. Booksellers 📚✨ #books 💙📚

Really enjoyed The Alphabet of Happiness by Klaudia Mitura. Each chapter blends science-backed insights with practical tips, ending with expert perspectives and clear actions you can actually take. Inspiring rather than preachy. Read my full review on Goodreads or Instagram! #books #bookreview 💙📚

I read this book in two sittings and nearly missed my train! I couldn’t put it down! Full of twists, secrets, and morally complex characters. Read my full #bookreview here: goodreads.com/review/show/... #books 💙📚

Nothing beats a Christmas book stack 🎄📚 So grateful for these beauties – my TBR pile is growing bigger! #BookStack #ChristmasBooks #Bookstagram #TBRPile #Books 💙📚

A warm, funny, sassy guide for anyone juggling life in their 20s–40s. 50 bite-sized pearls packed with wisdom, plus actions that help you pause, reflect & reset. A comforting, empowering read that feels like having a godmother in your pocket! #BookReview #books #booktwt 💙📚

Just finished A Year of Nothing by Emma Gannon. Thank you to Emma and Whitefox Publishing for my ARC. Emma's year of doing nothing due to burnout made me reflect on the need to slow down. A gentle, thoughtful read that reminds you rest isn’t optional. #BookReview #books 💙📚

Last book of the 2025 hamper opened today… a Christmassy one to finish the year! 🎄 #BookHamper #BookishGifts #books 💙📚

Jean Swinney, a lonely journalist, investigates a claim that a woman’s daughter was born through a virgin birth. A slow, emotional story about ordinary lives, quiet longings, and the ripple of small choices. #books #bookreview #booktwt 💙📚

Emerson and Theo were inseparable teens with a marriage pact, but life pulled them apart. Ten years later, they reunite on a photoshoot in Italy. This slow-burn friends-to-lovers story is warm, heartfelt, and full of tension – a perfect contemporary romance. #books #booktwt 💙📚

Calling all #authors and #writers! New eBook FREE for a limited time! From Manuscript to Market: An Author's Guide by the Author Support Network, a group of skilled professionals ready to support every stage of your writing journey. Link in bio! #WritingCommunity 💙📚

If you love Steps, check out Here & Now, the Steps musical, on tour now! I’ve just seen it in Wimbledon – loved it, especially the finale!

November’s book is One Last Shot by Betty Cayouette – I can’t believe there’s only one more book to go after this! I’m way behind on my reading this year (more than I care to admit…), but it’s exciting to have a debut novel to look forward to. Has anyone else read this yet? #Books #bookhamper 💙📚

Manifesto is part memoir, part call to arms – a reminder that there’s power in staying true to your vision even when the path isn’t smooth. It’s an energising, affirming read that lingers long after the final page. #BookReview #Memoir #book 💙📚

October’s book surprise has arrived! (Well, I opened it on 1st October, but forgot to post this!) This month’s book is The Housemaid by Freida McFadden, a title that’s been on my “to-buy” list for a while. #BookHamper #AYearOfBooks #books 💙📚

I absolutely loved Picture Imperfect. It felt so nostalgic to revisit characters from The Illustrated Mum, a book from my childhood, and to see where life has taken them. Jacqueline Wilson captures that feeling of familiarity and emotional depth so well. #books #nostalgicreads 💙📚

This has been on my TBR pile for ages, but I finally got around to reading it… and I absolutely loved it! The twists felt fresh, and I loved how the story kept me guessing right until the end. Definitely a thriller I’ll be recommending. #BookTwitter #fiction 💙📚

I absolutely loved Raising Hare! Chloe Dalton’s memoir about rescuing and raising a wild leveret in the English countryside is utterly captivating. If you love nature writing with heart and soul, this one’s a real treat. A finalist of the @womensprize.bsky.social for Non-Fiction #books 💙📚

While not typically my go-to genre, I found this book unexpectedly moving. If you’re in the mood for a story about resilience, community, and the power of friendship, this book is for you. #BookTwitter #unlikelyfriendships #womensfiction 💙📚

My freelance week looked a bit different this week! Usually I’m tucked away at my desk, but instead I got to: 📚 Head to the Business Book Awards, where a book I worked on was shortlisted 🍰 Celebrate someone’s birthday with afternoon tea at The Ivy with some of the lovely people I work with

I read this in anticipation of the new adult sequel, Picture Imperfect – and it instantly took me back to childhood. It still has that trademark Wilson warmth – messy families, fierce loyalty and kids finding strength in difficult circumstances. A bittersweet, powerful read. #books 💙📚