Book Love
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My Most Anticipated Book Releases of Spring (April – June)
Spring is the perfect season for a sprinkling of romance, days spent under cherry blossoms, some translated fiction, and books that pair beautifully with garden reading, growth, pops of colour, and picnics. It’s always such an exciting time for new releases, and this year I’ve already spotted some titles I can’t wait to dive into – from dark twists and feminist rage to forest-set fairytales and addictive romances. Here are the book releases I’m looking forward to in Spring. Honeysuckle by Bar Fridman-Tell Expected 2nd April 2026 On the edge of a forest, lonely Rory’s only companion is Daye – a girl woven from flowers and words – whose very…
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Books I’m already desperate to read: early 2026 releases
How are we already at the end of 2025?! I honestly can’t wrap my head around it. It feels like no time at all since I was writing up my most anticipated reads of 2025, and yet here we are again. I’ve been doing what I do best — watching endless bookish YouTube videos, scrolling Bookstagram, reading blogs, and saving so many upcoming releases that my TBR is already trembling. With an especially exciting batch of books coming out in the first few months of 2026, I simply had to put together a list… because if I’m going to be impatiently waiting for these books, I might as well do…
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Book Releases I’m Excited to Read in 2025
I can’t believe how quickly 2024 flew by—anyone else feel like it was over in the blink of an eye? But here we are, at the start of a brand-new year, and I’m already eagerly planning my 2025 reading list. As always, there’s no shortage of exciting releases to look forward to, and I’ve pulled together a selection of the books I’m most thrilled to dive into this year. Of course, this isn’t an exhaustive list, and let’s be honest—my ever-growing TBR pile (looking at you, 100 unread books on my shelves!) means I may not get to them all. But hey, that’s half the fun, right? Here are 25…
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Books for food lovers
It was high time I delved into the delectable world of two of my favourite things: books and food. In my humble-pie-based opinion, some of the best books are set around food (the puns get worse). These books may seduce us with delectable recipes, immerse us in the aromatic ambience of foodie havens, or celebrate those authors who pour their hearts into their culinary musings. These books have carved a particular niche in my heart, sparking excitement as I turn each page, never knowing when I’ll stumble upon an unexpected recipe or witness two characters forging a soulful connection over a steaming bowl of ramen. If you, like me, savour…
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My favourite translated fiction reads
It’s absolutely no secret some of my favourite reads are translated fiction. Earlier today, as I stood before my bookshelves, contemplating which carefully curated list of books to write about next, I found myself listening to the rain cascade heavily against the window whilst a gentle mist enveloped the distant hills, and the air was infused with the delicate aroma of a pumpkin-spiced latte candle I purchased earlier. In that moment of let’s be honest – perfection, I pondered what would be the ideal companion to curl up with. My gaze landed upon a literary gem: “Before the Coffee Gets Cold” by Toshikazu Kawaguchi, translated by Geoffrey Trousselot. In that…
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Cosy books that’ll make you feel autumnal
If you’re like me, then September is a sign that autumn is officially coming. I love autumn. From woodland walks with crunchy leaves underfoot to homemade hot chocolate by an outdoor fire to sitting beside the window with your favourite book and the pitter-patter of the rain. Autumn feels like coming home. Round about now, I pick out my Autumn TBR (to be read) pile and start reading cosy books that’ll get me in the autumn mood – alongside some episodes of Gilmore Girls, of course. I am posting about some of my favourite autumnal books. So here they are! 1. The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame “Here…
