On The Bookshelf

Here’s where you’ll find just what you’re looking for – a review of a book you’ve heard about, or not; recommendations from women I interview, old favourites, cook books … and links to interviews and articles about all things bookish

Cupcakes from the Heart

Cupcakes – those gorgeous morsels that look almost too good to eat! Samantha Blears, from Love Bakery on the King’s Road in London has done all the hard work and written a great cook book full of cupcake recipes for you to easily make at home, just like she did …

I Really Enjoyed Solar by Ian McEwan

I’ve been reading Solar by Ian McEwan over the Christmas break. What a story! McEwan once mentioned that he’d be a scientist if he weren’t a writer. His interest in science (and a great sense of the comic) helps McEwan bring a huge topic like climate change into the real world …

Oprah’s Top 10 Books for 2010

It’s that time of year when lists of books appear. Take a look at Oprah’s Top 10 books for 2010 …

What Will You Do When You’re 72?

If you’re lacking some inspiration and passion in your life at the moment I suggest you read about Mary Delany and what she achieved AFTER she turned 72 …

Have you read Dog Boy by Eva Hornung? It’s a Winner!

Just announced on Monday! Eva Hornung is the winner of this year’s Prime Minister’s Literary Award for Fiction for her novel Dog Boy. Have you read it already? Sounds really interesting. Read some good reviews of the book …

Belinda Jeffery’s New Cookbook is Just Fantastic

If you’re thinking of buying a new cookbook then take a look at Belinda Jeffery’s latest: The Country Cookbook – Seasonal Jottings and Recipes. It’s a book to read and cook from as you move through the months of the year, with every recipe oh so doable and delicious …

The 2010 Man Booker Prize Winner for Fiction Is?

Do you read the Man Booker prizewinning book every year? The 2010 winner has just been announced and who doesn’t love a winner? Not to say the runners up aren’t worth reading as well …