Tag: reading for mental health

• Portsmouth BookFest Events

  I’m super excited to share that I’ll be hosting two panels at Portsmouth BookFest this year! Hosting author panels are some of my favourite bookish events to do. It’s the National Year of Reading too so why not Go All In and get yourself stuck into a bookish event.

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  Jan 29, 2026

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• Best of 2025 – Your Must Read Books for 2026

  2025 was another great year for reading. I read lots of my physical TBR (To Be Read Pile) and found some favourites lurking in there. I read some stunning new proofs, debuts that blew me away and brilliant novels from authors I already love. If 2026 is the year you get back into reading then…

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  Jan 16, 2026

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• Make Reading a Habit in 2026

  If working out how to read more and to fit more reading into your already busy life feels like an impossible task, or if you just need some pointers to get you started, then let me share my top tips for getting more reading into your life in 2026.

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  Dec 30, 2025

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• Don’t Miss These Books Before Summer Ends

  If you’re still looking for something to grip you this summer, then these are the books you need to get your hands on. The books that will pull you through those last few weeks of good weather and busy everything.

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  Aug 18, 2025

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• Best Literary Fictions of 2025

  Literary fiction is one of my favourite genres and I’ve really enjoyed looking back over what I’ve been enjoying this year to share with you. My favourite literary fictions always hit me hard and make me feel everything and I love them for it.

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  Aug 15, 2025

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• Favourite Audiobooks

  This year I’ve made it my mission to use audiobooks more when I’m on the move. I love the versatility they can bring and make long journeys feel much shorter.

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  Jul 22, 2025

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• Best Books of 2025 (So Far)

  It’s been a whirlwind six months over here. We’ve had bookish events a plenty, holidays with friends, little treats just because.. So let’s look back over the first six months of my reading and talk through my favourite reads so far of the year.

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  Jul 11, 2025

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• Books Can Change Your Life

  I could be biased, but I truly believe that books can change your life. I’ve been a reader for as long as I can remember and there have been so many points over the years that I’ve read something that has proven to be pivotal.

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  Jun 9, 2025

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