Add my name Data centres are springing up all over the UK – using massive amounts of electricity and, in many cases, huge amounts of water. The UK is already facing water shortages, high energy demand...

It's the first Friday in the month which means, I’m three weeks late in joining Kerry @ Chat About Books looking back at the books I was reading or listening to in July last year. I'm also sharing a link to previous July Flashback Fridays.I wonder if you’ll recognise any? 🕰🕰🕰🕰🕰 2025 The Summer Guests by Tess Gerritsen The Book of Fire by Christy Lefteri…

From Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke to Daisy Miller by Henry James. This is a monthly link-up hosted by Kate at Books Are My Favourite and Best. Each month a book is chosen as a starting point and…

Join Dame Judi Dench and help save our ancient woodlands. Add your name to the petition and share it with friends and family.

The House of Hidden Letters is the latest novel from Izzy Broom and as you might be able to guess from that beautiful cover, it's set on a Greek island Folegandros. I'm very grateful to the publishers Century Books UK/Penguin for my digital review copy from Netgalley. It is available now in paperback, digital and audiobook formats. Izzy Broom (aka Isabelle Broom) is known for her escapist novels and this novel sees not just an escape for her readers but also for her main character, Skye.

New research shows that seasoned birders — including older adults — had denser tissue in parts of the brain tied to attention and perception.

I thought I’d start doing a monthly blog post showing you the best books that I’ve read that month so you can get some inspiration for your next read. All my reviews for these books can…