I’ve kind of come across Bookstagram (that is, Instagram accounts that focus on books) by accident. I came across one…
My arty-farty dinner party
One of my first ever articles on this page was a rundown of everyone I’d invite, dead or alive, to…
Some of British history’s most underrated monarchs
Do you know, I’ve always wanted to write a book about Queen Anne. I wanted to start with her, simply…
Upcoming art exhibitions to get excited about
Pre-warning: these are all in London. My sincerest apologies – I know there are fabulous exhibitions elsewhere in the UK…
Where to buy the most beautiful books
The Folio Society I had a membership to the Folio Society for a number of years when I was a…
Podcasts you need in your life
I was late to the podcast game, which is somewhat surprising considering that I’ve been a Spotify devotee since I…
A book I loved this year: Circe
God (/Zeus), I’m so predictable. One mainstream novel based on the myths of ancient Greece comes out and I’m all…
What I would do first if I could travel to every century
Other than think of a better title for this post… Okay, so here’s the rules. You can take a trip…
My favourite TV series based on books
I’m fussy when it comes to television. I very rarely watch fictional TV, but when I do it’s almost always…
If I could step into one painting today…
It would be “Hospital at Saint Remy” (1889) by Vincent Van Gogh. But I don’t just want to visit the…
Exciting news: a post a day in August
Hello to anyone who has, by some horrible accident, stumbled across this blog and is wondering what on earth is…
The Bookroom 