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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.
Layne Fargo Books in Order
Currently residing in Chicago, Layne Fargo has a background in theatre, women’s studies, and library science. Her books are unapologetically feminist, and have been translated into more than a dozen languages.
I recently read The Favourites, which adds a dark spin to the current sports romance Booktok trend, and thought it was absolutely fantastic.
Bal Khabra Books in Order
Bal is a Canadian romance author who published her first book in 2024. Her spicy sports romances are sprinkled with references to her South Asian roots, celebrating the beauty of being raised within two cultures.
With two published books and one more to come in 2025, Bal is certainly a writer to watch.
16 Pride and Prejudice Quotes About Life and Love
Dating back to 1813, Pride and Prejudice is Jane Austen’s second novel, and explores the expectations that society places on women - particularly within marriage and romance.
Despite its popularity, Pride and Prejudice was initially published anonymously and Austen only ever received an initial sum of £110, losing out on any further royalties. The first edition published in three separate volumes, before it was later compiled into the novel that it is today.
Pride and Prejudice has an enduring appeal that has seen it adapted into a number of films, stage shows and television series over the last 200 years. Most notably, this includes a 2009 film adaption that features Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Bennett, as well as a 1995 television series where Mark Darcy is portrayed by Colin Firth.
Here are some of the best quotes about love and life from Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
Talia Hibbert Books in Order
Here is everything you need to know about Talia Hibbert’s books.
With more than 15 novels to her name, Talia is a bestselling romance author currently living in Nottinghamshire.
In a similar way to many other romance writers, Talia started out by self publishing their first novella before being picked up by a traditional publisher. They specialise in writing diverse and inclusive romance stories, inspired by their own long term relationship and experience of living with fibromyalgia.
Abby Jimenez Books In Order
Abby Jimenez writes fantastic contemporary romance novels, publishing her first in 2019 and bringing out a new book each year. I’ve only read a few so far but love what I’ve read and plan to finish reading through her backlist this summer.
Here are each of her books in order, starting with the most recent.
How Many Percy Jackson Books Are There?
A popular children’s fantasy series written by Rick Riordan, the first Percy Jackson book was published in 2005.
Heavily inspired by Greek mythology, the original seven book series follows protagonist Percy Jackson as he navigates discovering that he’s the son of the water god Poseidon. These are widely considered to be one of bestselling book series of all time, selling 180 million copies around the world in dozens of languages.
Louise Penny’s Books in Order
A prolific writer of mystery novels, Louise Penny came to writing later in life. A former journalist who worked for the Canadian Broadcasting Association, Penny began her long running Inspector Gamache saga after writing her first book, Still Life, when she was in her 40s.
The series now totals more than 18 titles, written across two decades, all following Inspector Armand Gamache in his fictional village of Three Pines.
Kristin Hannah Books in Order
Born in California in 1960, Kristin Hannah is best known for her multimillion copy bestselling novel The Nightingale.
Hannah’s first published book, A Handful of Heaven, was released in 1991. She has continued to write prolifically since then and now has more than 20 novels to her name. Her very first book, however, was written with her mother who has since passed away from cancer. That novel remains unpublished.
21 Jane Eyre Quotes About Love, Life and Independence
One of my all time favourite books, Jane Eyre was written by Charlotte Bronte and first published in 1847. While it’s now considered to be a classic work of literature, Jane Eyre received a mixed reception at first, with initial reviewers finding that the novel went against Christian values.
This perception changed as time went on, and as feminist values became more popular. Jane Eyre has since been adapted into a number of films and stage productions around the world, as well as a notable television series in 2006. Today, you’ll even find a manga adaption which was published in 2016 as part of UDON Entertainment’s Manga Classics series.
The book discusses a wide variety of themes that make it a popular choice for students, including love, life and independence.
Colleen Hoover Books in Order
One of TikTok’s favourite romance authors, Colleen Hoover is a prolific writer who has sold more than 20 million books worldwide.
Born in Sulphur Springs, Texas in 1979, Colleen Hoover initially worked in child protection services before penning her first novel Slammed in 2012. This book, along with many others, was initially self published and enabled Hoover to work full time as a writer.
Anne of Green Gables Books in Order
First published in 1908, Anne of Green Gables was written by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, who was reportedly inspired by her own childhood in Prince Edward Island. Since then the book been translated into at least 36 languages and has sold more than 50 million copies around the world.
The books have an enduring appeal and have been adapted into numerous films, television series, musicals and plays, with the latest TV adaption ‘Anne With an E’ premiering on Netflix in 2017.
Here are all 8 of the Anne of Green Gables books in order. Enjoy!
16 Quotes From Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Written by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables was first published in 1908 and has since been translated into 36 languages. Montgomery was reportedly inspired by her own childhood in Prince Edward Island, and based the first story in rural Nova Scotia.
The series has an enduring appeal, with the original book selling more than 50 million copies around the world. It’s also been adapted into numerous films, television series, musicals and plays, with the latest TV adaption ‘Anne With an E’ premiering on Netflix in 2017.
Here are 16 of the best quotes from Anne of Green Gables, covering life, friendship, creativity and nature. Happy reading!
Beatrix Potter Books in Order
One of the UK’s most beloved children’s authors, Beatrix Potter published her first book in 1902.
Potter is well known for her quirky stories featuring sweet English garden animals, which are accompanied by her own illustrations.
This post details Beatrix Potter’s 23 children’s tales, including fan favourites Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle Duck and Mrs Tiggy-Winkle.
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.