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Top 5 Gothic Novels for Chilling Nights
As autumn ends and winter begins, the long, dark nights have begun. What better to accompany them than a Gothic novel? Gothic novels are deeply atmospheric, and create a sense of suspense and terror. They often feature decaying, crumbling houses, with dark corners and large empty rooms, where an atmosphere of terror lurks around every Continue reading
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5 Memorable Literary Villains
At Book and a Brew, this fortnight’s reading prompt is A Book About A Villain. All fortnight, we’ve been celebrating the mad, bad and dangerous to know of literature! Because let’s face it, a great villain can often be more memorable than the hero, right? Here are five of our favourites: Mrs Danvers (Rebecca by Continue reading
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5 Books to Inspire Your Travel Bucket List
This fortnight, our reading prompt at Book and a Brew (https://www.instagram.com/book_anda_brew) is A Book Set Somewhere You’ve Always Wanted To Visit. That means we’re dusting off our travel bucket lists and heading off on holiday! (In our minds, that is) To give you some inspiration, here are 5 books with a setting worthy of your Continue reading
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The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley
Upper class partner swapping in wartime London. Genre: Family drama / Fiction Pages: 336 First published: 1984 Original language: English The plot: Mary Wesley’s landmark 1984 novel begins on the aforementioned Camomile Lawn, in the south of Cornwall, the summer before World War II breaks out. There, five cousins gather at their aunt’s house for Continue reading
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The Girl With The Louding Voice by Abi Dare
A powerful tale of strength and courage. Genre : Fiction / Drama Pages: 312 First published: 2020 Original language: English The plot: Adunni is young girl living in Ikati, Nigeria, who aspires to an education. Sold into marriage by her father to a much older man, she is repeatedly raped but finds comfort and friendship Continue reading
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5 Classic Novels for Beginners
If you’re new to classic novels, getting started can feel like a daunting task. Many readers aspire to read the classics, but it’s easy to be put off when you don’t know where to start. The archaic language of some texts can feel intimidating, the intricate plots and numerous characters more so. Fortunately, I’m an Continue reading
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