New York Times bestselling author of The Kitchen House. As the sun sets on the closing scenes of the British Raj, a tender story of love, loss of innocence, and the aftermath of a terrible decision no one knew how to avoid. This is a wonderful novel. A page-turner that is gripping, sensitive and thought-provoking. Writers tell it like it is. Teach your kids to read. Forced marriage is a criminal offence.

Going beyond the story of my research. Friday, 6 October 2017. Now, I am not really sure what the current correct term is for someones mother tongue, or father tongue for that matter, the language which they hear round and about them when they are born, the one that they grow up speaking, or the ones. It is also why I am really pleased when I come across ventures like this mobile library for refugees. Now I am not so sure about this venture. Friday, October 06, 2017.

Friday, 13 April 2018. Bone Music by Katherine Roberts. This is an absolutely gripping read, bringing a perhaps sketchily known period of history vividly to life.

Cool River Cafe and Patisserie. Good Design is Good Business. Helping launch the first ever Derby Book Festival. Hot Chip Let Me Be Him. Registered in England and Wales 06700770. VAT Registered 987 9029 52.

Which starts May 31st and runs through to June 7th.

Reading and writing about books. There have also been a few train journeys to visit family and friends, meaning that this year, there has been A LOT OF READING TIME.