20 Questions: Non Pratt

Introducing 20 Questions, a new format for interviewing authors. Alongside in-depth, one on one interviews, 20 Questions aims to provide a more spontaneous opportunity for writers to talk about their lives and their stories. Non Pratt is the author of Trouble – a YA novel published earlier this year in the UK by Walker Books … Continue reading

books like the maze runner

8 Books Like The Maze Runner

If you’ve just come out of the cinema gasping after having seen The Maze Runner; well, here are some more books for you to consider that are similar to the Maze Runner trilogy; either because they’re bloody, thrilling or just plain epic. In no particular order: Red Rising by Pierce Brown – this recent sci-fi … Continue reading

I'm going on an adventure...

I’m Going on an Adventure

In the tradition of all literary greats, I will be going on an adventure this year. My journey is not a quest to destroy the ring, like in Lord of the Rings, or a constant and hedonistic party road trip across America like in On the Road. It’s a little trip to Germany (I’m half … Continue reading

Kate Bush Before the Dawn

Seeing Kate Bush: a few thoughts

As a follow up to my previous post about seeing Kate Bush (KATE. IN THE FLESH), here is a quick post having just seen THE SPECTACLE. I don’t want to give a review of Before the Dawn – but I do want to spend a few words making a few observations. WARNING: CONTAINS SPOILERS. Kate … Continue reading

Kate Bush Hounds of Love

Kate Bush – My Favourites.

This post is a quick intermission between my regular, bookish posts. It’s no secret that I love Kate Bush, and it’s even less of a secret, if you follow me on twitter, that I’m seeing her LIVE IN CONCERT on Friday. Yes, I was one if those lucky ones (WE HAPPY FEW), and I feel … Continue reading