Month: January 2026
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Literary Fiction Pretending to be Fantasy
Dont be fooled by the pretty cover this is literary fiction all the way. But does use the fantasy elements to good effect.
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2025 in Books
A reading year characterised by remarkable and life-changing books.
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The Greyness of Consent
Writing good dubious consent is about depth and caring. I explore books that get it right, and that get it appallingly wrong.
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A Mother’s Love Song
The Whale’s Last Song by Joanne Fedler It’s a new year, fresh and shiny with potential, so I thought we could start off with one of the most gorgeous, hopeful books. Something whose influence carried me through the last few months of last year. I have found it very hard to describe what this book…