The longlist for the UK and Ireland’s crime novel award has been revealed with a mixture of established authors and those making their debuts. Now in its 17th year, the award presented by Harrogate International Festivals celebrates the best of crime fiction with this year’s longlist transporting readers around the world from California to Sweden and Calcutta to… Read More
REVIEW: The Other Bennet Sister by Janice Hadlow
This charmingly romantic story brings Mary Bennet out of the shadows and into the spotlight. As a huge Pride and Prejudice fan, I have read numerous different interpretations and continuations of the story that tell it from the perspective of different characters – yet Mary Bennet is always overlooked for being the plain and serious… Read More
Love London Love Culture’s Picks of the Week: Sunday 11th April
Here’s a guide to some of our most popular reads this week including news and reviews… Review of the The MTA’s Something Old, Something New musical revue: showcasing the talents of recent graduates, it is no surprise that this has proved to be such a popular read this week. Every graduate poured their heart and… Read More
Love London Love Culture’s Picks of the Week: Sunday 28th March
Here’s a guide to our favourite reads of the week – including lots of reviews, interviews and exciting theatre announcements! Review of BKLYN the Musical, Lambert Jackson Productions: streaming online until the 4th April, make sure that you don’t miss out on this beautifully filmed version of Mark Schoenfeld and Barri McPherson’s musical.Featuring a stellar cast, the story… Read More
Interview With…Jennifer Anton
The author chatted to us about her book Under the Light of the Italian Moon. Hi Jennifer, could you explain a bit more about what Under the Light of the Italian Moon is about? Under the Light of the Italian Moon a story of love and women’s resilience during the rise of fascism and WWII.… Read More
REVIEW: The Mermaid of Black Conch by Monique Roffey
Unique in style this gentle and thought provoking book is clear sighted in the way in which it examines themes of love and loss. This is a book like no other that I have read. Written with a lyrical style that captures this love story with such honesty and yet lack of sentimentality, The Mermaid… Read More
Love London Love Culture’s Picks of the Week: Sunday 21st March 2021
Here’s a guide to some of our most popular reads of the week including the best interviews and reviews that we have shared this week… Interview with Newtion Matthews: in one of our favourite interviews of the year so far, the actor chatted to us about starring in Dean Johnson’s filmed production of the musical… Read More
Interview With…Paul Clayton
The actor chatted to us about his new book The Hoax set to be published on the 1st April. Hi Paul, thanks so much for talking to me. Could you tell me a bit more about what The Hoax is about? The Hoax is about friendship and kindness and promises we make to one another… Read More
Interview With…Ken Rea
We chatted to the author of The Outstanding Actor: Seven Keys to Success about the book and his advice for actors when the theatre industry reopens again. Hi Ken, could you explain more about what The Outstanding Actor is about? It’s basically about how to be more successful as an actor. The point is that there… Read More
NEWS: The Theatre Cafe and Mazz Murray Collaborate on New Cookbook
The London theatre cafe and West End star have announced the release of And 5, 6, 7, EAT a new cookbook featuring recipes provided by a host of stage performers and creatives. The Theatre Cafe have announced that they have collaborated with West End star Mazz Murray to release a ‘Stagey’ cookbook packed with… Read More