Book reviews, recommendations and literary life.
Book reviews, recommendations and literary life.
Green Man 2022 This past weekend I was at Green Man Festival with the rest of the Book-ish team and it was such fun! Green Man is close to us, set on the Glan Usk estate and surrounded by gorgeous views. We are the resident bookshop and are pitched next to the Talking Shop …
If you know me, you will know that I love Gilmore Girls. I think this is the same for a lot of people in the book world. There are a lot of similar associations, you know, cosy, autumnal vibes. So I thought what better than a Gilmore Girls gift guide for those book-loving people in …
Hay-on-Wye is a top destination for bookworms all over the world. As I’ve always lived in Wales, I’ve been lucky enough to visit several times. Now I live even closer than ever and it’s just a short drive over, plus I am lucky enough to have book-loving friends who will come with me and understand …
Today is my bookseller birthday! I have now worked at Book-ish for one year and it is truly the happiest I’ve ever been in a job. I feel so lucky to not only have a job that surrounds me with books and other readers but to also work with amazing people that I now count …
Good morning, how are you doing today? This week’s Sunday Stories comes to you from my current position snuggled up in bed before I go and cuddle the dog. Perfect Sunday morning. My plans for today include reading, writing my last uni assignment of the year and drinking lots of coffee. Got 2,000 words to write …
Today is an exciting day in the bookselling and bookshop world, as they are FINALLY able to re-open in Wales! I know how much I have missed visiting bookshops and I am so happy that we finally get to do what we do best – buy more books! But I know not everyone will be …
It’s been a while since I penned a Sunday Stories, so hello if you’re new to these posts! Normally I do a little round-up for things I’ve been loving this week, mainly book related but sometimes not. It’s a welcome pause to reflect on each week and share some of my discoveries with you. Disclaimer: …
2020, the longest year that ever was, is over. As the seconds counted down to midnight on New Year’s Eve, we collectively held our breath, ready to exhale and say goodbye to that strange, tumultuous year. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t think 2021 is a big reset button and we’ll all be back to …
I have been dying to go to Book-ish for the longest time. It always crops up on lists of the best independent bookshops in Wales and it’s in one of the cutest looking towns ever. So, you can just imagine what I was like when I finally made the trip. Book-ish is based in Crickhowell, …
September is here and my favourite season is nearly upon us. I love Autumn (or Fall, which I like to say as if I’m American). I love the crisp, cold days with blue skies and golden leaves. I love autumnal clothes (my wardrobe is 80% knitted I swear) and wrapping up. It’s the perfect season …
