“Eat Up!” by Ruby Tandoh
This is a delicious feast of a book! Continue reading “Eat Up!” by Ruby Tandoh
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Who am I? I'm a dad and husband living in Oxfordshire. I'm British-American and have lived in the UK, the US, Canada and Japan. I work in education and write mostly about books, music and parenting on this blog for fun. He / him.
How Do You Want Me? by Ruby Wax
If I had to sum up this book in just two words, the phrase “darkly dazzling” fits the tone of both this book and Ruby herself perfectly. Continue reading How Do You Want Me? by Ruby Wax
The Ashes of London by Andrew Taylor
…it is easy to picture yourself there, walking among the smouldering ruins after the Great Fire has ripped through the heart of the city. Continue reading The Ashes of London by Andrew Taylor
Seven Signs of Life by Aoife Abbey
This book is full of wisdom and insight into what life (and death) is like on the NHS frontline. Continue reading Seven Signs of Life by Aoife Abbey
2021: my year in books
Who knew my 2021 would begin and end with Star Wars? Continue reading 2021: my year in books
Tarkin by James Luceno
It’s a real pleasure to get to spend more time with this character, who in my mind, is one of the strongest and most memorable of all Star Wars villains. Continue reading Tarkin by James Luceno
My Top 5 Albums of 2021
A countdown of my favourite albums of the year Continue reading My Top 5 Albums of 2021
Tangerine by Christine Mangan
This is a real page-turner; atmospheric, thrilling, juicy and sinister. Continue reading Tangerine by Christine Mangan
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