‘If you want to find Cherry Tree Lane all you have to do is ask the policeman at the crossroads.’ P.L. Travers was born in Australia and was a keen reader, especially when it came to myths and legends. During her lifetime she worked as a secretary, dancer and actress, but her real love was … Continue reading Mary Poppins | P.L. Travers

‘I want this book to educate you, I want this book to feel like your friend gossiping with you, I want this book to make you feel normal, comfortable, empowered and in control of your body.’ Hannah Witton is best known for being a YouTuber, and overall sex-positive vlogger. Her YouTube channel aims to educate … Continue reading Doing It | Hannah Witton

‘The Anxiety Solution is your roadmap to a calmer, happier and more confident you.’ Chloe Brotheridge experienced severe anxiety and panic attacks during her teenage years and set out to find her path to peace and healing. Now, she feels able to share her experiences and advice with others through her book and also through … Continue reading The Anxiety Solution | Chloe Brotheridge

‘Love isn’t always a lightning strike. Sometimes it’s the rumbling roll of thunder…’ Sara Barnard has been writing since a young age and loves everything to do with books and people who love books. Her dad made sure she had plenty to read and introduced her to second-hand bookshops. Barnard’s first novel, Beautiful Broken Things, … Continue reading A Quiet Kind of Thunder | Sara Barnard

‘She didn’t for a moment doubt that she would get the people of Broken Wheel to read, regardless of what they thought.’ ‘Bivald encourages us to look for adventure in both literature and life…Charming’ – The Lady Katarina Bivald has herself worked in a bookshop. In fact, her home in Sweden that she shares with … Continue reading The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend | Katarina Bivald

‘With its sparkling wit, clever heroine and moving love story, Pride and Prejudice is an immaculate comedy of manners, and Jane Austen’s most popular novel.’ Jane Austen is one of the greats of English literature. Her novels are widely read and enjoyed and are extremely accessible as classics. Austen’s novels feature a mix of romance … Continue reading Pride and Prejudice | Jane Austen

‘There is no going back in life. There is no return. No second chance.’ Daphne Du Maurier was born in London and expressed an interest in literature from an early age. It was in 1931 that her first novel, The Loving Spirit, was published, but it was Rebecca that launched her career to such heights … Continue reading My Cousin Rachel | Daphne Du Maurier

‘There’s more to life than being alive.’ Nicola Yoon grew up in Jamaica and Brooklyn and now lives in LA. Everything, Everything is her first novel and has been highly successful since its publication in 2015. In May 2017 it will be released as a film starring Amanda Stenberg (The Hunger Games) and Nick Robinson … Continue reading Everything Everything | Nicola Yoon

‘By turns hilarious and heartbreaking, Lily’s debut essay collection will inspire you to be who you are and say what you feel. It’s time to claim your voice. And live your life unfiltered.’ Lily Collins was originally born in the UK but moved to the US with her mum at the age of about 6. … Continue reading Unfiltered: No Shame, No Regrets, Just Me | Lily Collins

‘What happens after you die? Maybe you turn into the wind. Maybe you turn into the stars. Maybe you go to another world.’ Kathi Appelt and Alison McGhee are both award-winning children’s authors. Appelt’s most acclaimed work is The Underneath which received a Newbery Honour and was a National Book Award finalist. McGhee’s novel Someday … Continue reading Maybe a Fox | Kathi Appelt and Alison McGhee