We’re a week into July (not that you’d know it by the weather), and so I’ve put together a list of enthralling new releases coming this month. After all, who doesn’t enjoy spending a lazy summer day reading a good book? … More New Releases in July!
In this edition of our monthly round-up, we’re diving head first into the literary delights published this April. From bewitching fantasy to adventures on the high seas, April has delivered a treasure trove of reading experiences for every taste. … More April’s Best Books
“Ivy” invites readers into a world of Victorian England, where societal norms clash with the yearning for freedom. In this historical coming-of-age novel, Hearn crafts a vivid tale of a young girl’s journey to self-discovery against the backdrop of a society undergoing profound transformations. … More Book Review: Ivy by Julie Hearn
A thought-provoking journey into the depths of prehistory, unravelling the mysteries of early human history. This engaging non-fiction work takes readers on an archaeological odyssey, exploring the remnants of ancient cultures and the clues they left behind. … More Book Review: They Were Here Before Us by Ran Barkai and Eyal Halfon
Malcolm Hislop’s “A Guide to Medieval Castles” is a brief but comprehensive journey through the architectural marvels that defined an era. In this meticulously researched book, Hislop takes readers on a tour of medieval castles, through their history and how each castle is constructed. … More Book Review: A Guide to Medieval Castles by Malcolm Hislop
“A Short History of Flowers” offers readers an enlightening exploration into the stories that are embedded in the origins of plants. Richmond is a renowned garden historian, and this comes across throughout the book, which is well-researched and utterly absorbing. … More Book Review: A Short History of Flowers by Advolly Richmond
Each section is fantastically described, and there were some finds and places I’d never heard of, and rather than bombarding the reader with historical facts and figures and the wider history of a place, each section tells the story (or stories) of the places and objects there, and focuses on that one site or piece. … More Book Review: Secret Britain by Mary-Ann Ochota
The Ink Thief 