I like reading in the mornings before I get up and on my hikes. My go to genre is historical fiction though I dabble in other genres.
I’ve nearly finished this series! You learn about different stages of British and European history besides getting a gripping plot.
Ken Follett's Kingsbridge books in order
I love this heartwarming memoir of Laurie’s childhood in a Cotswold village in the earlier part of the 20th century.
Cider With Rosie by Laurie Lee
I’ve read most of these historical murder mysteries by Susanna Gregory over the past few years.
Matthew Bartholomew Series by Susanna Gregory
The Foulmire Trilogy is a beautiful and bittersweet series that has a mysterious plot and a historical backdrop.
Dawnlands | Book by Philippa Gregory | Official Publisher Page
A childhood favourite!
The Chronicles Of Narnia Series | Books | Classic Fiction
I loved this series as a kid!
Harry Potter Series | Books | Fantasy & Magical Realism
A medieval whodunnit series, quite similar to Susanna Gregory’s Bartholemew murder mysteries.
Chronicles of Brother Cadfael Series by Ellis Peters
I loved Ronald Dahl books as a kid.
Matilda by Roald Dahl
Another lovely Roald Dahl book I enjoyed as a kid.
Danny the Champion of the World by Roald Dahl
A book I enjoyed as a kid, this makes great bedtime story reading for young kids
James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
Yet another Roald Dahl book I love.
Fantastic Mr Fox by Roald Dahl
Some of the first “chapter books” I ever read! Starting from age 6 or so, I loved these books and the fact that they’re about a real little girl who lived in another time and place.
Little House Series by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Hands down my favourite childhood memoir, so poetic and smacking of realism and passion. A huge inspiration for me in my own writing.
Cider With Rosie by Laurie Lee
I loved reading this book as an older child (11+ or so)
Dresses of Red and Gold (The Melling Sisters, #2) by Robin Klein
A classic for older children to read and learn about an eloquent and passionate child living in hiding in Nazi Germany.
The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank
I read this book when I was a similar age to the star-struck lovers, in my year 12 English class, between the text and the film I fell in love with its passion.
Romeo and Juliet - Entire Play
A classic I read as a kid and my dad read as a kid before me!
