RIZZIO By Denise Mina Filed under: books I read in one day/two sittings. Here we have a book about my historical crush Mary, Queen of Scots, written by a woman […]

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RIZZIO By Denise Mina Filed under: books I read in one day/two sittings. Here we have a book about my historical crush Mary, Queen of Scots, written by a woman […]
Glasgow’s food scene has an almost overwhelming amount to offer foodies. From more casual sit down eateries that specialise in classics and favourites, to experimental, avant garde restaurants that extend […]
MIKAKU Queen Street, Glasgow There’s only so many times I can pass a restaurant by on my daily bus commute before I have to try it out. Earlier this month, […]
RODHAM By Curtis Sittenfeld Am I interested in American politics? Not really. Am I a fan of Hilary Clinton or, for that matter, any Clinton? No, not at all. Do […]
X Dir. Ti West X, directed by Ti West, starring Mia Goth and YOU’s Jenny Ortega, is mostly vibes. This is by no means a criticism. Was I always there […]
SALTWATER By Jessica Andrews Follow me on Facebook for next week’s blog, about a meal made inspired by this book! I first heard of Saltwater by Jessica Andrews as I […]
THE SONG OF ACHILLES By Madeline Miller For a while now, Madeline Miller’s the Song of Achilles has been passionately talked about by book lovers everywhere: I see folk raving […]
content warnings: abuse, sexual abuse, pedophelia, grooming MY DARK VANESSA BY KATE ELIZABETH RUSSELL Without a doubt, the saddest book I read in 2021. Right off the back of the […]
THE COWARD By Jarred McGinnes What a breeze of a read! Jarred McGinnes’ debut is concise and cutting on every page, darkly witty, and all encompassing. Unputdownable. The Coward tells […]
SCABBY QUEEN By Kirstin Innes First book review of the year! Scabby Queen is a collection of perspectives that tells the story of Clio Campbell, a Scottish activist, popstar, and […]