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Lauren Asher Books in Order
One of TikTok’s favourite romance novelists, Lauren Asher is a bestselling author with three series to her name. Her books are known to be spicy with flawed yet relatable characters that readers adore.
Here are each of her books in order. Enjoy!
Before the Coffee Gets Cold Books in Order
A story which started life as a play in 2010, Before the Coffee Gets Cold is translated from the Japanese novel by Toshikazu Kawaguchi. There are now five books in the series which follows a mysterious Tokyo cafe that allows guests to time travel - under the right circumstances.
Here is each of the books in publication order.
Hannah Grace Books in order
Skyrocketing to popularity after publishing her first book, Icebreaker, Hannah Grace writes spicy romance books that readers can’t get enough of. She now has three books in her Maple Hills series, which follows different characters from one college friend group and hockey team.
Here are each of Hannah Grace’s books in order - enjoy!
Richard Oseman Books in Order
Known for presenting the BBC’s popular game show Pointless, Richard Oseman is also a skilled novelist with a bestselling mystery series - The Thursday Murder Club.
Here is a complete guide to his books, including his non-fiction Pointless titles. Enjoy!
AKT Deodorant Review
Here’s my full unboxing and review of AKT’s deodorant balm - designed for everyday use by two London West End performers.
I’m writing this review just after reading that AKT’s deodorant balm is being used at the Paris 2024 Olympics by the Team GB rowing squad. This product has an impressive clientele, having been publicly endorsed by swathes of actors, athletes and magazine editors, so I have been very keen to give it a try.
Elsie Silver Books in Order
Elsie Silver is a popular romance author who specialises in spicy small town romances with strong female characters and alpha males. Here are all of her books in the order that you should read them, organised by series.
It Ends With Us Book - Everything You Need to Know
With the movie adaption released in cinemas in August 2024, many of you will be wondering whether the book is worth a read. Here is everything you need to know about It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover.
David Nicholls Books in Order
After seeing David Nicholls speak at Hay Festival in 2024, I knew that I had to write this guide. David is a fantastic British novelist and screenwriter, and his bestselling book One Day was recently adapted into a hit Netflix series.
Not sure where to start reading? Here are all of his books in order.
Hello Kitty Cafe Brighton - Review
Here’s everything that you need to know about Art Box’s Hello Kitty and Friends cafe in Brighton. Keep reading to find out about the decor, food and how to book!
Lordington Lavender Farm Review- Everything You Need to Know
After two years of living in West Sussex, I was finally able to visit Lordington Lavender during their open week!
Here is everything you need to know about visiting the county’s only lavender farm.
Hotel Wedina Review - Hamburg’s Literary Hotel
When I planned to sail on Cunard’s newest cruise ship, Queen Anne, during her first voyage into Hamburg, I was delighted to discover that the city has its very own literary hotel.
Based in the St Georg district of central Hamburg, the hotel itself is very easy to find with its striking red exterior. We arrived after a short drive from the cruise port, which we booked on Uber, and were greeted by their friendly reception staff in their flawless English.
The Paddington Bear Experience Review - Is It Worth Going?
Here’s everything you need to know about London’s newest family friendly attraction.
Located in central London’s South Bank, The Paddington Bear Experience combines immersive theatre with interactive elements, set in the world of Paddington Bear.
Cunard’s Queen Anne Cabin Tour
I recently disembarked a wonderful two day mini cruise onboard Cunard’s Queen Anne and I’ve been so excited to write about it.
We stayed in cabin 7174 and paid £150 each for both nights (we travelled as a couple). For us, the cabin was perfect - it was always quiet with no noise from other cabins or entertainment venues. We also hardly felt the ship moving at all, and the lack of sunlight meant I had a fantastic sleep every night.
Review: Shakespeare’s Theatre Much Ado About Nothing Bag by Vendula London
Many long time followers of mine will know that I love a book themed handbag. I have a sizeable collection, and my favourite is a gorgeous Vendula London Old Bookshop bag that I received as a Christmas gift in 2022.
So I’m sure you can imagine that I was very excited when I saw that Vendula were releasing a new Shakespeare themed collection, based around the play Much Ado About Nothing.
Cunard’s Queen Anne Cruise Ship Tour and Review
I’ve just returned from a fantastic two day voyage on board Cunard’s newest ship, Queen Anne, and I can’t wait to show you around.
As the first addition to Cunard’s fleet for more than a decade, Queen Anne is unique compared to her sisters. Not only does she have the largest capacity to date, accommodating up to 3,000 guests and 1,225 crew, she’s also the most modern, seamlessly blending luxury with traditional features. Owned by the same umbrella company as P&O, I definitely noticed some similarities to their newest ships Iona and Arvia, while still remaining remained distinct to the Cunard brand.
Holly Jackson Books in Order
A fantastic bestselling writer, Holly Jackson has five books to her name and specialises in young adult thrillers.
To date her books have been translated into 25 languages, having won numerous awards and spent more than a year on the New York Times bestseller list.
Here are each of Holly’s books in order, starting with her first and ending with her latest.
Girl in Pieces Quotes
If you’ve read my review, you’ll know that I’m a big fan of Kathleen Glasgow’s books.
Girl in Pieces is fantastic in that it’s highly emotive and covers lots of taboo topics in a way that is both sensitive and hard hitting.
Here I have gathered 18 quotes from the book that fit into four categories: hope, love, mental illness and self harm.
Lucy Foley Books in Order
If you’re thinking about reading Lucy Foley’s books, then this is the article for you. Here are all of her books in order, starting with her newest, and ending with the oldest. I’ve also added a note onto the ones I’ve read with my thoughts. Happy reading!
Rebecca Yarros Books in Order
Skyrocketing to fame after the 2022 release of Fourth Wing, Rebecca Yarros was a successful romance writer many years before penning her first fantasy novel. As a result, new fans now have an extensive back catalogue to work through, with a total of 23 books in the collection.
Here are all of the books written by Rebecca Yarros, starting with her first, and ending with the newest. Each is also either labelled with the series or marked as a standalone, so it’s easy to tell which series each book belongs to.
Harlech Castle: Everything You Need to Know
Tucked into the outskirts of the Snowdonia (Eryri) National Park, Harlech Castle, which is also known by its Welsh name Castell Harlech, dates back to the 1200s when King Edward I invaded Wales.
The castle was fiercely defended across the centuries, having been attacked by several Welsh princes, and changing hands between the Welsh and the English numerous times. Today, Harlech Castle has been recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site alongside Edward’s other castles Beaumaris, Caernarfon and Conwy.
Welcome to the Viking Skaga - one of Viking Cruises’ noble river ships. She takes her name from an ancient Norse myth, where the Valkyrie Skaga rode into battle and escorted the dead to Valhalla, before preparing them to fight in the epic battle of Ragnarok.
A relatively new ship, the Viking Skaga only entered the fleet in 2020. At just 410 feet and carrying 168 guests and 48 crew, she was built specifically to sail down the Seine in France, although the specific itinerary will vary depending on the time of year. I was fortunate enough to join the ship for her week long Christmas on the Seine cruise, which starts and ends in Paris, calling at Vernon, Caudebec-en-Caux, Rouen, Honflour (via an excursion) and Les Andelys along the way.