The Bookish Magpie

Life Lately

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Sep 16 • 

Emma

May 2025

The Painter’s Daughters by Emily Howes

A book review – a rich and rewarding read

May 20 • 

Emma

It's been a while...

I review One of the good guys by Araminta Hall

May 13 • 

Emma

April 2025

The Cassandra Complex by Holly Smale - an uplifting read

Plus, a national treasure and television and Substacks I’ve enjoyed this week

Apr 1 • 

Emma

March 2025

Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers

A book review – A gentle read that will gradually steal your heart and leave you bereft.

Mar 25 • 

Emma

Then She Vanishes by Claire Douglas

Book review – a twisty thriller that will grip you. Plus, other great reads and TV!

Mar 18 • 

Emma

The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman

A book review – gorgeous read

Mar 11 • 

Emma

Spring, World Book Day and Nesting by Roisín O’Donnell

A bit of an everything newsletter - Percy Pigs, what not to watch and what to listen to!

Mar 7 • 

Emma

Help Wanted by Adelle Waldman

Book review -a sharply observed, funny read

Mar 4 • 

Emma

February 2025

A Beginner’s Guide to Dying by Simon Boas

Book review – a gift for all of us

Feb 26 • 

Emma

Home

What is home?

Feb 24 • 

Emma

In Memoriam by Alice Winn

A book review - hauntingly beautiful read

Feb 18 • 

Emma