Book(ish). That’s me.

Strictly speaking, I am bookish, no brackets required. But for the purposes of this newsletter they remain. Because whilst this newsletter is mostly about books, as its author, I reserve the right to deviate on occasion.

I’m a writer, but more than that I’m a reader. I've been obsessed with books since letters magically rearranged themselves into words. (I was four-years-old, I was on a boat, and the book was the Shirley Hughes classic, Lucy and Tom Go To School. It was a strong start.)

So, please join me for regular book recommendations, book-related musings, interviews with authors and other fellow book-lovers, the occasional foray into frocks, decor and life - and our very own book club…

But I’d very much like it if this wasn’t just me talking at you (although I do excel at the art of chat), but a conversation between friends. So tell me what you’re reading; books you’ve loved/loathed; what you’d like me to read and report back on whether it’s worth your time; or if you just fancy a bit of book(ish) chat.

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