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The Poetry Pharmacy, London - Everything You Need to Know
Here’s everything you need to know about Lush’s new poetry bookshop which you can find on Oxford Street in London.
The Poetry Pharmacy started life as a pop up at Lush Studios, which is the brand’s dedicated event space in Soho. It then moved to the flagship Lush shop on Oxford Street in June 2024 where it’s open on a permanent basis.
Jenny Han Books in Order
I fell in love with Jenny Han’s books after watching To All the Boys I Loved before after it launched on Netflix in 2018. Little did I know that she has actually written eleven books, including a whole series that I’ve never heard of!
Here are all of Jenny Han’s books in order, starting with her very first.
Julia Quinn Books in Order (Including Bridgerton)
While Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton series is a recent addition to our TV screens, she actually wrote the original series back in the noughties, with all eight books publishing between 2000 and 2006. There’s even a little known prequel series, which follows the generation before the Bridgertons that we know and love.
Here are each of Julia Quinn’s books in publication order, separated by series. Enjoy!
Worried Whippet by Jess Bolton - Book Review
Inspired by the author’s own anxious rescue dog, Jess, Worried Whippet is a gorgeous book that inspires readers to be brave in the face of every day anxieties.
While this book has been on my radar for a while, I was prompted to finally pick it up by the sad death of both Jess and her rescue brother Otto. Passing away within months of each other, their short but love filled lives are a reminder that there’s no shame in feeling anxious, and that we can all be brave in ways that feel manageable to us.
Ana Huang Books in Order
A bestselling author with several book series to her name, Ana began her career by sharing her writing on Wattpad. Her spicy romance books are wildly popular online, and she is best known for her Twisted series.
Here are all of Ana Huang’s books in publication order, separated by series.
Adam Silvera Books in Order
Adam Silvera is a hugely popular young adult author, known for writing books with brilliant LGBTQ+ plot lines. He has penned a variety of novels spanning both contemporary and fantasy, and these include standalone titles, series and a co-authored duology.
Here are all of his books in order, starting with his very first. Happy reading!
Sarah Adams Books in Order
Did you know that Sarah Adams wrote a number of books before publishing her TikTok hits When in Rome and The Cheat Sheet?
I had no idea, so wrote this post to set the record straight. Here are all of her books in order, separated by series. I hope that you find it useful!
Lauren Asher Books in Order
One of TikTok’s favourite romance novelists, Lauren Asher is a bestselling author with three series to her name. Her books are known to be spicy with flawed yet relatable characters that readers adore.
Here are each of her books in order. Enjoy!
Before the Coffee Gets Cold Books in Order
A story which started life as a play in 2010, Before the Coffee Gets Cold is translated from the Japanese novel by Toshikazu Kawaguchi. There are now five books in the series which follows a mysterious Tokyo cafe that allows guests to time travel - under the right circumstances.
Here is each of the books in publication order.
Hannah Grace Books in order
Skyrocketing to popularity after publishing her first book, Icebreaker, Hannah Grace writes spicy romance books that readers can’t get enough of. She now has three books in her Maple Hills series, which follows different characters from one college friend group and hockey team.
Here are each of Hannah Grace’s books in order - enjoy!
Richard Oseman Books in Order
Known for presenting the BBC’s popular game show Pointless, Richard Oseman is also a skilled novelist with a bestselling mystery series - The Thursday Murder Club.
Here is a complete guide to his books, including his non-fiction Pointless titles. Enjoy!
AKT Deodorant Review
Here’s my full unboxing and review of AKT’s deodorant balm - designed for everyday use by two London West End performers.
I’m writing this review just after reading that AKT’s deodorant balm is being used at the Paris 2024 Olympics by the Team GB rowing squad. This product has an impressive clientele, having been publicly endorsed by swathes of actors, athletes and magazine editors, so I have been very keen to give it a try.
Elsie Silver Books in Order
Elsie Silver is a popular romance author who specialises in spicy small town romances with strong female characters and alpha males. Here are all of her books in the order that you should read them, organised by series.
It Ends With Us Book - Everything You Need to Know
With the movie adaption released in cinemas in August 2024, many of you will be wondering whether the book is worth a read. Here is everything you need to know about It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover.
David Nicholls Books in Order
After seeing David Nicholls speak at Hay Festival in 2024, I knew that I had to write this guide. David is a fantastic British novelist and screenwriter, and his bestselling book One Day was recently adapted into a hit Netflix series.
Not sure where to start reading? Here are all of his books in order.
Hello Kitty Cafe Brighton - Review
Here’s everything that you need to know about Art Box’s Hello Kitty and Friends cafe in Brighton. Keep reading to find out about the decor, food and how to book!
Lordington Lavender Farm Review- Everything You Need to Know
After two years of living in West Sussex, I was finally able to visit Lordington Lavender during their open week!
Here is everything you need to know about visiting the county’s only lavender farm.
Hotel Wedina Review - Hamburg’s Literary Hotel
When I planned to sail on Cunard’s newest cruise ship, Queen Anne, during her first voyage into Hamburg, I was delighted to discover that the city has its very own literary hotel.
Based in the St Georg district of central Hamburg, the hotel itself is very easy to find with its striking red exterior. We arrived after a short drive from the cruise port, which we booked on Uber, and were greeted by their friendly reception staff in their flawless English.
The Paddington Bear Experience Review - Is It Worth Going?
Here’s everything you need to know about London’s newest family friendly attraction.
Located in central London’s South Bank, The Paddington Bear Experience combines immersive theatre with interactive elements, set in the world of Paddington Bear.
Cunard’s Queen Anne Cabin Tour
I recently disembarked a wonderful two day mini cruise onboard Cunard’s Queen Anne and I’ve been so excited to write about it.
We stayed in cabin 7174 and paid £150 each for both nights (we travelled as a couple). For us, the cabin was perfect - it was always quiet with no noise from other cabins or entertainment venues. We also hardly felt the ship moving at all, and the lack of sunlight meant I had a fantastic sleep every night.
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.