• 31st October 2025

    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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  • 27th August 2025

    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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  • 7th March 2025

    The Did Not Finish List

    Because breaking up is hard to do. It takes a lot for me to break up with a book. As in life, I am someone who perseveres, who sticks things out. In the past I’ve stuck with jobs, relationships, friendships and projects long past their sell by date. My book break ups don’t happen often, Continue reading

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