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Rebecca Thorne Books in Order (2025)
Sarah Hawley Books in Order (2025)
Here are all of Sarah Hawley’s Books in order, separated by series.
Bestselling author of the Glimmer Falls series, Sarah Hawley is known for her whimsical love stories with a fantastical twist.
Outside of writing, Sarah has a master’s degree in archeology, and has excavated at a number of interesting locations including an Inca site in Chile and a Bronze Age palace in Turkey.
Lyla Sage Books in Order (2025)
Here is everything you need to know about Lyla Sage’s books.
As a self-proclaimed hopeless romantic, Lyla Sage published her first book, Done and Dusted, in 2023. This series is known for its stunning Wild West themed covers, making the perfect read for fans of cowboy romance.
Mazey Eddings Books in Order (2025)
Based in North Carolina, Mazey Eddings is a bestselling romance author who originally began her working life as a dentist. In fact, her first published book features a romance between two dental students!
As well as writing a number of books for adults, Mazey has also written one book for young adults, Tilly in Technicolor.
Sangu Mandanna Books in Order
Here’s everything you need to know about Sangu Mandanna.
I first came across Sangu Mandanna when I heard about The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, which was her first book for adults. This charming story was hugely popular on social media, and has since been followed up with a sequel.
Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez - Synopsis and Review
Alicia Thompson Books in Order (2025)
Romance novelist Alicia Thompson is based in Florida and published her first book, Love in the Time of Serial Killers, in 2022. Since then she’s had a book out each year - her latest being Never Been Shipped, which I absolutely loved.
Here are all of her books in publication order.
Lauren Graham Books in Order
Best known for playing the role of Lorelei in Gilmore Girls, Lauren Graham has also written a number of books.
Spanning both fiction and non-fiction, several of these are ideal for fans of the show who want to know more about the actress behind Lorelei Gilmore. One book even includes extracts from the diary that Graham wrote while filming Gilmore Girls!
Julia Donaldson Books in Order - a Complete Guide
Best known for her multi-award winning story, The Gruffalo, Julia Donaldson is a superstar in the world of children’s literature.
Now with more than 150 books to her name, Julia has worked with a variety of talented illustrators including Axel Scheffler, who illustrated The Gruffalo. Other collaborators include Nick Sharatt, Lydia Monks and David Roberts.
Interview with Bijal Shah, Author of Bibliotherapy
I speak to counsellor and bibliotherapist Bijal Shah about her fantastic book, Bibliotherapy: The Healing Power of Reading.
Stacey Halls Books in Order
A bestselling British writer who grew up in Rossendale, Lancashire, Stacey Halls has four fantastic historical fiction novels to her name.
Her first book, The Familiars, published in 2019 and instantly became a Sunday Times Bestseller, spending 11 weeks on the list.
Here are all of her books in publication order.
Readly Review and Free Trial
Here’s my review of Readly - the app for magazine fans and travellers who like to read on the go.
As an avid reader and freelance writer, I’m a big fan of a glossy magazine. It’s always fun seeing my writing in print, and I’ve found that a good mag can be a great way to learn new things. I particularly like reading travel magazines for inspiration for my future travels!
While I do really love the feel of physical magazines, buying lots of them can get quite expensive. That’s why I like Readly, which provides a way to read lots of different titles for an affordable price.
The Best Daisy Jones and the Six Book Quotes
The hit novel by Taylor Jenkins Reid, Daisy Jones and the Six is a New York Times bestseller and the first book in TJR’s famous fictional women quartet.
First published in 2019, the book was adapted into a miniseries for Amazon Prime in 2023. Well received by critics and fans alike, the series was accompanied by an album which reached the top 40 of the UK’s Official Album Chart.
18 Iconic Quotes From Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
Considered to be one of the literary greats, here are 18 quotes about love, life and heartbreak from Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë.
Her first and only novel, Wuthering Heights was published by Emily Brontë in 1847, shortly before her death in 1848. Emily passed away from tuberculosis at 30 years of age and was buried under the floor of St. Michael and All Angels Church in Haworth, West Yorkshire.
13 Chilling Quotes from 1984 by George Orwell
Originally published in 1949, George Orwell was the pen name for Eric Blair. A British writer who wrote 9 books throughout his lifetime, Eric was born in India in 1903, before moving to Henley-on-Thames in England the following year.
Orwell was known for being opposed to all forms of totalitarianism, both on the left and the right of the political spectrum, and his work frequently reflected this.
Books to Read About Bookshops
For bibliophiles, there’s no better feeling than reading about the places we love the most - bookshops.
Whether it’s fiction or non-fiction, these bookshop books allow characters to find themselves, build empires, spark magic and learn about their history. They span not just genres, but transcend languages, and are set in countries and cultures around the globe.
Here are some of the best books about bookshops - including some that I’ve read, and others from my TBR. Enjoy!
20 Quotes From The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Published in 2017, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo forms one part of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s quartet featuring famous fictional women.
The story follows a 1950s movie star as she unravels the secrets of her past. It’s a fantastic read that was well received by critics and gained huge popularity on TikTok, selling more than 1.5 million copies worldwide.
The book is currently being adapted into a movie by Netflix, and is set to be directed by Maggie Betts (who replaces Leslye Headland).
Evie Woods Books in Order
An international bestselling author, Evie Woods published her first book, The Lost Bookshop, in 2023. It has since sold more than one million copies and been translated into 30 languages around the world.
Evie’s newest book, The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris, is set to publish in early 2025.
Travis Baldree Books in Order
As a professional audiobook narrator, Travis Baldree has voiced hundreds of books over the course of his career. In 2022 he self published his very first book, Legends & Lattes, which was picked up by publishing house Tor shortly after.
This low stakes cosy fantasy novel has been hugely popular with readers, and now forms part of a series.
Outside of writing, Travis also works as a game developer and currently lives in the Pacific Northwest.
Here are all of Travis Baldree’s books in publication order.
B.K. Borison Books in Order
Beginning her writing career as a self published author, Borison followed in the well trodden footsteps of Colleen Hoover and Ana Huang. She was then picked up by a traditional publisher, Berkley, after the Lovelight series took off on social media.
When writing, Borison specialises in cosy contemporary romances with emotionally vulnerable characters and swoon worthy settings. She currently lives in Baltimore with her husband, toddler and giant dog.
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.