Mark Billingham’s freshly published thriller is blighted by the remnants of covid and today’s politics, making it a modern and relatable read. But does it live up to its hype?

Devoted yet officially “off-duty” detective Roy Grace played by Casualty star George Rainsford, dredges up deadly secrets and doggedly pursues justice but at what price, when the past crawls back to haunt him in this lively production.

Seoulmates is a lighthearted summer-themed romance that explores the nuances of Korean culture. 

How my best friend and I reached Waterstones shelves before we hit twenty.

By turns an autobiography, travelogue and meditation on language, Polly Barton’s Fifty Sounds is an eclectic study on what it means to teach – and learn – a language, as told through fifty mimetic sounds.

Beautifully-written and utterly un-put-downable. Where the Crawdads Sing is a gripping read! By Delia Owens, this debut best-selling novel is a remarkable and powerful tale and left me gasping for more…

Catherine is a multi-disciplinary artist with interests ranging from theatre, to music, to crafts and textiles. She completed her Silver Arts Award by focusing on dance and literature - writing a whole novel in a month!

This month we have delved into the world of literature...