Lists
Themed and prize-curated reading, plus the book clubs I'm part of. Each list shows the books I've ticked off — with links to my reviews where I have them.
Worthy Reads book of the month
Latest · September 2026
Small Things Like These
Claire Keegan
Only 114 pages but it packs in so much — sadness, horror and hope. Set in 1985 Ireland around the Magdalene laundries, it's one of the best novels I've read.
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Worthy Reads Book Club
A small book club I run with a group of girl friends. We meet roughly every 6 weeks to discuss a book and have supper. It's my favourite event.
6 of 6 discussed
Booksmiths at Soho House
The book club at Soho House — monthly literary picks discussed in good company.
5 of 7 discussed
Service 95 by Dua Lipa
Dua Lipa's book club picks via Service 95 — author interviews, reading playlists, the lot.
3 of 34 discussed
Curated lists
NYT 100 Best Books of the 21st Century
The New York Times's July 2024 list of the 100 best books of the 21st century, voted on by 503 authors, critics and book-lovers. Tracking my way through it.
10 of 100 read
Booker Prize Winners
Every Booker Prize winner since 2000 — one of the most prestigious awards in literary fiction.
4 of 27 read
Women's Prize for Fiction
Every winner of the Women's Prize for Fiction since 2000 — celebrating the best novels written by women.
8 of 26 read
Pulitzer Prize for Fiction
Every Pulitzer Prize winner for fiction since 2000 — America's most prestigious literary award.
3 of 27 read