Ruth Figgest

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My Year in Books 2018

Posted by Isabel Costello ⋅ December 12, 2018 ⋅ 13 Comments

It’s time to reveal my Books of 2018, a post I always relish writing, but this year it’s more complicated than usual. It’s been a strange reading year for me, frustrating in some ways and very rewarding in others. I’ve ‘only’ read 80 books, slightly down on my usual average, as was the proportion written … Continue reading →

Guest Author – Ruth Figgest on writing about mothers and daughters

Posted by Isabel Costello ⋅ March 21, 2018 ⋅ 1 Comment

This week I am delighted to be hosting a debut novelist with an exceptional track record: Ruth Figgest, who was born in Oxford and grew up in the USA, has been short-listed an incredible six times for the Bridport Prize – she was awarded 2nd place in 2012 and was Highly Commended in 2017. Her debut … Continue reading →

Sofa Spotlight – Spring 2018

Posted by Isabel Costello ⋅ February 21, 2018 ⋅ 9 Comments

Spring is in the air, I’ve been reading (as always) and it’s time for my latest selection of recommended new releases. Narrowing it down is never easy – I’ve enjoyed far more than I can include, especially as there were many with overlapping themes. There’s huge variety amongst the ten which stood out (and I … Continue reading →