Indigo By Marina Warner Book Review
Indigo By Marina Warner Book Review

A clever retelling of Shakespeare's Tempest, conveying the brutality of colonialisation and its continuing repercussions today.

Learwife by JR Thorpe Book Review
Learwife by JR Thorpe Book Review

A moving story of grief that gives a voice to the exiled wife of King Lear. 

She Speaks! What Shakespeare's Women Might Have Said by Harriet Walter Book Review
She Speaks! What Shakespeare's Women Might Have Said by Harriet Walter Book Review

In She Speaks! What Shakespeare's Women Might Have Said', Harriet Walter gives a voice to Shakespeare's female characters in creative and thought provoking monologues. 

How to be a Tudor by Ruth Goodman Book Review
How to be a Tudor by Ruth Goodman Book Review

Ruth Goodman takes the reader on a fun exploration of life in Tudor England.

The Players by Minnette Walters Book Review
The Players by Minnette Walters Book Review

An action packed, fast paced and deeply gripping story set with the backdrop of a divided England living with the memory of a deposed King, a bloody Civil War and a new monarch hell bent on not forgetting or forgiving the past.

How to be a Renaissance Woman by Jill Burke Book Review
How to be a Renaissance Woman by Jill Burke Book Review

Jill Burke’s How To Be A Renaissance Woman explores the length Renaissance women went to achieve the ideal look. Highlighting that beauty was not just vanity but a form of social survival.

Enter Ghost by Isabella Hammad Book Review
Enter Ghost by Isabella Hammad Book Review

Enter Ghost tells the story of a woman who participates in a production of Hamlet on the West Bank, making for a heart-warming, gut-wrenching, humorous and devastating read. The characters are complex, interesting, and create an incredibly entertaining read - especially the cast and crew of the Hamlet production.

A James Shapiro Double Feature: A Book Review
A James Shapiro Double Feature: A Book Review

James Shapiro’s essential books reveal how art and Shakespeare have historically mirrored - and been weaponised by - America’s deepest political and cultural divides.

The Green Ages: Medieval Innovations in Sustainability by Annette Kehnel Book Review
The Green Ages: Medieval Innovations in Sustainability by Annette Kehnel Book Review

In The Green Ages, historian Annette Kehnel challenges the myth that the Middle Ages were "dark." Instead, she reveals a period of sophisticated sustainability, offering a historical survival guide for our modern ecological crisis.

Immortal Longings by Chloe Gong Book Review
Immortal Longings by Chloe Gong Book Review

Immortal Longings by Chloe Gong is a science fiction retelling of William Shakespeare's Antony & Cleopatra. This book is not...

One for my Enemy by Olivie Blake Book Review
One for my Enemy by Olivie Blake Book Review
Lev and Sasha’s love story, swept up in a magical feud is dynamical and exciting and heart-breaking.
Sycorax by Nydia Hetherington Book Review
Sycorax by Nydia Hetherington Book Review

Sycorax is a beautiful story, steeped in sadness, about one of William Shakespeare’s unseen fictional female characters. Sycorax appears as...

Three Sisters Playtext by Anton Chekhov Review
Three Sisters Playtext by Anton Chekhov Review

Considered as one of the greatest playwrights to have ever lived, much like Shakespeare, Chekov can be quite an intimidating...

Under a Dancing Star by Laura Wood Book Review
Under a Dancing Star by Laura Wood Book Review

Filled with tense moments and impassioned conversations between our 2 main characters, this book is a page-turner! 

Foul Is Fair by Hannah Capin Book Review
Foul Is Fair by Hannah Capin Book Review

Jade Khanjara is the kind of kind of girl that you want in your corner when things get tough. She...

The Witch: A History of Fear, from Ancient Times to the Present by Ronald Hutton Book Review
The Witch: A History of Fear, from Ancient Times to the Present by Ronald Hutton Book Review
This in-depth account of witches, both male and female, across the world, throughout history, will leave you enchanted.  
Blood, Fire & Gold: The Story of Elizabeth I and Catherine de Medici Book Review
Blood, Fire & Gold: The Story of Elizabeth I and Catherine de Medici Book Review
Suddenly, these distant historical figures became vivid and real to me.
Marriage & Masti by Nisha Sharma Book Review
Marriage & Masti by Nisha Sharma Book Review
This book is perfect for lovers of love. Veera and Deepak’s journey to love feels heartfelt and pure throughout. This is a fun from start to finish, with lots of ups and downs and all the ooey gooey goodness that you could hope for.  
Tastes Like Shakkar by Nisha Sharma Book Review
Tastes Like Shakkar by Nisha Sharma Book Review
I had so much fun reading this book and would recommend it to anyone who wanted a quick read that will keep you smiling.
An Arrow to the Moon by Emily X. R. Pan Book Review
An Arrow to the Moon by Emily X. R. Pan Book Review

It is easy to get swept up in Hunter and Luna’s first love story, and well worth the read.

Dating Dr. Dil by Nisha Sharma Book Review
Dating Dr. Dil by Nisha Sharma Book Review

This book is completely swoon worthy. Filled with sexual tension and main characters too stubborn to give in to what they actually want. I have never read The Taming of the Shrew like this before; this book will keep you reading!

Paperback copy of 'Portable Magic' by Emma Smith sitting on a wooden stage
Portable Magic: A History of Books and Their Readers Book Review
Emma Smith presents a delightful and insightful exploration of the history and significance of books. The book combines personal anecdotes with extensive research to create a captivating narrative that showcases the magic of the written word.
Hot pink hardback book with yellow text blocks and blue writing with drawing of William Shakespeare seated
Straight Acting: The Many Queer Lives of William Shakespeare by Will Tosh Book Review
In "Straight Acting: The Many Queer Lives of William Shakespeare," author Dr. Will Tosh (Head of Research at Shakespeare's Globe) embarks on an ambitious journey to explore and shed light on the queerness that permeated both the Elizabethan era and the Bard's works. 
The Power by Naomi Alderman Book Review
The Power by Naomi Alderman Book Review
Imagine a world where women wield unimaginable power. Naomi Alderman's "The Power" takes you on a thrilling ride as society flips. What starts as a feminist dream turns terrifying. Follow diverse characters navigating this new world order - a must-read you won't want to miss!
Queer Shakespeare:  Desire and Sexuality Book Review
Queer Shakespeare: Desire and Sexuality Book Review
Queer Shakespeare gives you plenty of queer theory, history, and paths for further reading & watching, whether you are a casual reader or an academic. I had a rollicking good time.
Courting India by Nandini Das Book Review
Courting India by Nandini Das Book Review

I recommend this book as a good reference point for anyone interested in this time period. It examines British history under James I and Mughal India. This book is easy to follow and enjoyable to read for those interested in the subject.

Lady Macbethad by Isabelle Schuler Book Review
Lady Macbethad by Isabelle Schuler Book Review
Step into the wild, untamed landscape of ancient Scotland with Isabelle Schuler's "Lady Macbethad", – a tale that brings together history, myth, and an undeniable spirit of adventure. I was drawn to this story for its engaging characters, rich historical context, and unique connection to Shakespeare's classic, "Macbeth."
Weyward by Emilia Hart Book Review
Weyward by Emilia Hart Book Review
An inter-generational tale of three daughters, each embarking on a journey of self-discovery as they grapple with the complexities of womanhood and the allure of 'witchcraft '. This narrative will leave you both captivated and yearning for more.
The Great White Bard: How to Love Shakespeare While Talking About Race by Farah Karim-Cooper Book Review
The Great White Bard: How to Love Shakespeare While Talking About Race by Farah Karim-Cooper Book Review
This is a thoughtful and thorough exploration of how race appears and is made in Shakespeare’s works. With absolute love for Shakespeare, Karim-Cooper focuses on what his writing says, how he says it, what it might mean, and how with better understanding we can continue to adore and enjoy his plays now and in the future.
Hagseed by Margaret Atwood Book Review
Hagseed by Margaret Atwood Book Review
A theatrical retelling of Shakespeare’s Tempest, Hagseed will rip through you with ferocity, grief and love. This incredible tour-de-force had me laughing and crying, sometimes at the same time.