CW: parental death, emotional abuse (childhood), cancer Dear Lucy Parker, If ever a book was made to please me, Battle Royal is it. It even has cake! I have a soft spot for the grumpy one and the sunshiney one and when he’s also a cinnamon roll? Sign me up. ... more >
Giovanna, Zoë and Declan have always been a trio – their fierce friendship has seen them through every heartbreak and hardship and helped pave the way to brighter futures. Gio is a passionate baker of cakes, pastries and all things delicious, Zoë a take-no-prisoners beauty, and Declan an ambitious businessman ... more >
Dear Marie Harte, I’ve been having trouble settling to read lately and, I’ll admit, when I first started All I Want for Halloween, I had my doubts it would work for me. But I ended up being, somewhat reluctantly, charmed by Gear and Sadie, in spite of it all. Sadie ... more >
Ta-Nehisi Coates: By the Book – A great interview with Ta-Nehisi Coates on a variety of subjects, including his favorite books, writers, the range of genres he reads, and probably my favorite question and answer of all time about what writers he would invite to dinner. Who is your favorite ... more >