“You’ve had your ration for the day,” said John. “But what about the night?” said Roger (in ‘Winter Holiday’ by Arthur Ransome. Fans will know Roger loves chocolate!). As do I! Just had my evening ration courtesy of Raw Chocolate Company - delicious 😋

Struggling to stay focused on your writing? Me too! Why not get a book cat to keep you on track, be ‘First Editor’, and ensure you get up from your desk to stretch your legs! Contact Morgan, ‘The Book Cat’, Faber Books - by Polly Faber & Clara Vulliamy

‘Jumoke, you always think we are wearing the same slippers,’ says Caro to her best friend Jummy, a pupil at the River School. Could the end of term play provide Caro with an opportunity to shine? Read this engaging book by sabine adeyinka to find out...

‘There are enough closed doors and glass ceilings in the world. My comfort zone shouldn’t be one of them.’ When someone takes Quinn Jackson’s journal, she is forced on a journey of self discovery in ‘Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry’ by Joya Goffney

This evening finds me on the tranquil island of Little Bird in West Cork with Aurora and a dolphin 🐬 called Click. Part of the delightful ‘Songbird Cafe Girls’ trilogy by @sarahwebbishere - btw, the cafe serves great hot chocolate and brownies - yes indeed!

‘Maybe the only thing I need to remember is my name, who I love, and what I love about life.’ Wise words from ‘chronic list-maker’ Quinn Jackson, in the very engaging ‘Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry’ by Joya Goffney

‘Paris, it seems, was the beginning of letting go of who I was and grabbing hold of who I was to become.’ Absolutely loving ‘Paris Letters’ by Janice MacLeod - a true story about following your creative heart. Merveilleux!

Full of heart, humour and a delicious love triangle…💗 #ConfessionsOfAnAllegedGoodGirl is the hotly anticipated second book from Joya Goffney, author of the romcom sensation #ExcuseMeWhileIUglyCry. Preorder yours: smarturl.it/ConfessionsGoo… 👀 Confessing everything, 3 May.

‘The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious.’ - Albert Einstein

Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.’ - Albus Dumbledore

Yes, this was fab. Check it out.

‘Then, suddenly, when Ben could hardly see, he saw clearly (...) you couldn’t have impossible things, however much you wanted them. He saw if you didn’t have the possible things, then you had nothing.’ Philippa Pearce, A Dog So Small - So, what is possible?

Could now be the perfect time for Ian to start his own brand of artisan foods, starting with the aforementioned wild garlic pesto? I’ll have two jars, please! The Archers

Yes indeed - this series is a delight. And, if you ask nicely, Mango might make you a banana pancake!

Just been to Weston-super-Mare with Agnes, Hattie and Jake, an unlikely trio, who are all hiding something. In ‘Asking for a Friend’ by Kate Mallinder 📚💙 the story ebbs and flows between them, and is a delightful read about unexpected and true friendship.

Cath Jones wants to know if your writing is driven by the plot or the character and asks author friends to reveal what lies at the heart their writing styles. picturebookden.blogspot.com/2022/05/charac… @cathjoneswriter Frances Tosdevin jillatkinsauthor @emilyanndavison Lou Treleaven

Remember Meg and Mog? Great to revisit old favourites, although this particular title is a new one for me. I love the way in which Mog’s eyes convey such a wide range of expressions.

Listened to this earlier today - such an inspiring piece on the transformational power of creativity. Wishing you all the best with getting your book published.

If you enjoyed ‘When Dimple Met Rishi’ by Sandhya Menon check this out. After a breakup Ashish is embarking on four dates with the inexperienced Sweetie. He needs to get his mojo back; she wants to stop hiding. Will they find their true selves in each other?

Beautiful!