Being Bookish!

Check out the latest episodes of Being Bookish (every review is spoiler-free), and remember, new content every other Monday from 00:13BST.

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If you’ve been listening to this show for any length of time you’ll know that I love contemporary romance, especially the books by Paige Toon. This week I was lucky enough to get the opportunity to talk with her about her new book, Only Love Can Hurt Like This, which is released on the 25th...
Isaac and the Egg is the 2022 debut from author Bobby Palmer. A story of grief, pain and acceptance it has fantasy elements that can pull you in. This is what I would refer to as a cry-book. The novel makes you question a lot, is the Egg real? What is Isaac hiding from? Why...
Yes, we’re back here again, with another cosy mystery, but I had to admit I couldn’t stay away from the genre for too long because this sort of book has a lot to offer, whether you’re into crime or character-driven plots. Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murders is the latest offering from Jesse Q Sutanto,...
Johanna Lindsey started writing historical romance in 1977 and by the time she passed away in 2019, she had released 50 novels. In this episode, I take a look at her books, specifically her Malory-Anderson series and what made them great, what has changed and what I loved about them. Her books were the epitome...
This week Being Bookish has gone to the movies with my guest, Lorraine from Once Upon a Nightmare. I’ve hit a bit of a reading slump, but this is still book talk as The Devil Wears Prada (2006) is itself based on a book by Lauren Weisberger which was originally released in 2003. So join...
Fantasy is not a genre that I read all that often. However, having recently been reintroduced to it, I decided to delve in feet first with this novel by New Zealand-based author AK Mulford. The High Mountain Court was released in 2021. In a world ruled by the Fae, witches live in fear, hiding their...
If you’ve been here for a while you’ll know how much I love a good Greek Myth retelling, and here we have another one. The story of Helen of Troy’s older sister, Clytemnestra. All but ignored in traditional myth, her story is a long, sad and colourful one that makes up the central tale in...
Practical Magic – you may know the film, but did you know it’s a 1995 book? This week I am talking with a guest, Lorraine from Once Upon a Nightmare about this book and how it compares to the film – does it come out on top? So join me and Lorraine as we find...
If you know me you’ll know that I love cosy crime, and also have a huge amount of affection for the TV series Death in Paradise. When I saw The Marlow Murder Club on the shelves in my local book shop – just as I was feeling I needed to buy a new book (nothing...
Weyward is a story of women, witches, power, and internal strength. A novel about three women from one family line who go against the grain, fighting against their personal situations to improve their lives and find their inner power. A recent release and a debut from author Emilia Hart, it’s a tale as old as...