top of page


November Reading Wrap Up
As the nights drew in and the weather turned decidedly wintry, my reading tastes went in every possible direction this November—from sun-soaked islands with dark secrets to chilling Welsh folklore, from intense psychological thrillers to sweeping historical fiction and thoughtful contemporary reads. It’s been one of my most varied months in a while, and I’ve loved diving into stories that challenged me, surprised me, unsettled me, and even offered a little comfort. Book Club
brightwritenow
Dec 2, 20252 min read


October reading wrap-up
October Reading Wrap-Up 🎃📚 October always feels like the perfect month to curl up with a dark, twisty book and this year didn’t disappoint. Highlight My stand out read for this month was Small Boat. Inspired by the 2021 Channel disaster in which 27 migrants drowned, Small Boat is a stark, unsettling novella that examines responsibility, complicity, and the failures of empathy. Told through the perspective of a French radio operator accused of negligence, the story unfolds
brightwritenow
Oct 26, 20253 min read


September Reading Wrap-up
🍂 September Reading Wrap-Up 🍂 September has been a month of dark thrills, unexpected love stories, and thought-provoking non-fiction....
brightwritenow
Sep 29, 20252 min read


April reading wrap-up
Here’s a quick look back at the books that kept me company in April
brightwritenow
Apr 23, 20255 min read


Fairy Tale by Stephen King - Review
This book is different from King’s usual stuff and not at all what I expected going in. It’s still got his signature pacing and...
brightwritenow
Sep 24, 20243 min read
bottom of page




