Category: Books
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23 Books to Read If You Loved Bridget Jones
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Excited for Mad About the Boy? I know I am and it’s making me nostalgic for Bridget Jones in all her incarnations, book and film. It’s also making me pine for more books to read like Bridget Jones, with heroines who are just as funny and relatable. If you love…
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14 Bold Feminist Writers from Around the World & Their Books
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International Women’s Day is a time to celebrate women’s achievements, reflect on the progress made and recognise the work still needed to achieve gender equality. Literature plays a key role in this conversation, as feminist writers have long used their words to challenge societal norms and uplift women’s voices. The…
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Books to Read for Spring: A Fresh Start to Your Reading List
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I’m so ready for spring. Now that March is coming, I’m done with hibernation and cosy winter reads, and I’m looking to embrace lighter, more uplifting books to read for spring. I’m talking books that inspire with a sense of renewal and broaden my mind with new possibilities and adventures.…
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All the Women Nobel Prize Winners in Literature
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The Nobel Prize in Literature is one of the most prestigious awards in the literary world, given annually to authors who have produced outstanding contributions to literature. The prize has historically been dominated by men and as of 2025, only 18 out of 121 recipients so far have been women.…
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14 Short Love Poems for Valentine’s Day & Beyond
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Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day or simply want to express your feelings to someone special, these 14 short love poems are perfect for writing in a card or a note to a loved one, or to inspire romance in yourself. Where possible, I have included the poem in full. In…
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9 Books About Self-Love for Insight & Empowerment
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Valentine’s Day is often seen as a celebration of romantic love, but it can also be a wonderful time to celebrate self-love. Whether you’re single, in a relationship, or just looking for ways to deepen your connection with yourself, books about self-love offer an empowering and nurturing way to mark…
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14 Famous & Romantic Love Letters for Valentine’s Day
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Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love, and what better way to honour the occasion than by diving into some of the most famous and romantic love letters of all time? From passionate declarations to tender expressions of affection, love letters have been a timeless way to convey the most…
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14 Books About Female Friendship for Galentine’s Day
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Galentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to celebrate the amazing women in your life, whether they’re friends, family, or just the women who inspire you. One of the best ways to appreciate those bonds is by reading and gifting powerful, heartfelt books about female friendship. These books will take you…
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Valentine’s Day Books: 14 Great Love Stories for Romantics
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Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to indulge in a great love story. Whether you’re a fan of classic romance, historical fiction, or contemporary love tales, there’s a Valentine’s Day book for everyone. These 14 books offer a variety of love stories that are sure to capture your heart and…
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Bookshelf Styling Ideas: 10 Ways to Organise Your Bookcase
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This Christmas, I travelled home to find my parents had boxed up my books while they were having the windows done. They know I like my bookshelf styled how I like it, so they left me to do the organisation. But it got me thinking about how many different ways…
