Guysss, it's just me and you this week (and for the next couple). So, let's catch up on everything I have read so far this year. From new releases to books that have been sitting on my shelves for YEARS. Let's get into it x

A bi, cottage core, and cannibal novel? Err course why not?! Me and Lucy had a proper giggle talking all about her debut novel The Lamb

Dylin discussed their latest novel, which is fuelled with queer joy and chosen family - all conveyed in lyrical prose. What's not to love?

A girl is the 3rd gen to have a knot in her stomach... Join us to talk with surrealist author Sarah about her wonderful novel.

Set in Scotland, we discuss this fabulous coming-of-age novel that is written is 2nd person and covers a wide range of themes such as; sexuality, women's health, and friendship. AWHHHH

This book is a raw, beautifully crafted, and emotionally charged story about music, memory, and the scars that shape us—just like our conversation!

We got into everything from her inspiration for the book to the emotional depth behind her characters, plus a deep dive into themes of loss, healing, and the power of music. If you love stories that hit you right in the heart, you need to listen to this one!

Camp, sapphic, twister comedy-thriller? I Make My Own Fun is a fun and twisted, genre-melting, novel and I am delighted to chat with my fellow Northener all about her debut!

This book is a gripping, thought-provoking, and deeply moving exploration of identity, survival, and the choices that shape us—just like our conversation!

We got into everything from his writing process to the real-world inspirations behind the novel, plus a deep dive into themes of resilience, belonging, and the ways we navigate uncertain futures. If you love immersive, powerful, and beautifully written fiction, you won’t want to miss this one!