Category Archives: speaking literally podcast

Book Review – This One Life by Amanda Prowse

It’s been a while since i read an Amanda Prowse book. The last one was Women like Us, which was her memoirs, and so I couldn’t wait to dive back into her stories. Having already read Christmas for One,  An Ordinary Life to name but a few I already had a good grasp of herContinue reading “Book Review – This One Life by Amanda Prowse”

Book Review – Trailridge by Kevin Wolf

The first book i finished in 2025 just so happens to be our first guest on the Speaking LITerally Podcast for January, which is Kevin Wolf. Thanks to him for a gifted copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. Trailridge is the first in the Guy Hogan mystery series, and it certainlyContinue reading “Book Review – Trailridge by Kevin Wolf”

Book Review – Dream for a Second by Jes Smyth 

Having read Jes Smyth’s debut novel, Time for Once (which is up for multiple Indieverse awards, I was excited to read the next book in the series. So, thank you to Jes for gifting me a copy in exchange for an honest review. We were also honoured to have her on as a guest on ourContinue reading “Book Review – Dream for a Second by Jes Smyth “

Speaking LITerally Podcast – Episode 27

Another episode of your favourite bookish podcast is LIVE. This month we welcome the lovely Jenn Bouchard on the show. Author of First Course we talk all things foodie and romance as well as her upcoming new book Palms on the Cape. Don’t forget you can listen to our episodes anywhere you listen to yourContinue reading “Speaking LITerally Podcast – Episode 27”

Book Review – First Course by Jenn Bouchard

For anyone that doesn’t know me, I am a massive foodie, always have been. I love to try new food, and I also love cooking and baking. I also happen to love foodie fiction. In fact, one of my favourite books I go back to time and time again is Food of Love by AnthonyContinue reading “Book Review – First Course by Jenn Bouchard”

Book Review – Stars like Gasoline by Jessika Grewe Glover

It’s time for another indie author, and this time, it is one whom you may recognise as we have had her on our Speaking LITerally Podcast about a year and a half ago. She also recently returned to talk about this book, her next novel, which comes out today on Amazon and tomorrow (25th April)Continue reading “Book Review – Stars like Gasoline by Jessika Grewe Glover”

Book Review – Women Like Us by Amanda Prowse

I am on a roll, not only did you get a review today but here’s another one… I first came across this author way back in 2015 when I read a Christmas book called The Christmas Café. I wasn’t a part of Bookstagram or any reading community, but I remember really enjoying it , butContinue reading “Book Review – Women Like Us by Amanda Prowse”

Book Review- New Beginnings at the Old Bakehouse by Christie Barlow

As you may know by now I love my cosy rom com reads. Combine this with a foodie aspect and you are onto a complete winner for me. Christie Barlow’s new novel did this and much more. You may have already read my reviews for some of her previous novels in the Love Heart LaneContinue reading “Book Review- New Beginnings at the Old Bakehouse by Christie Barlow”

Speaking LITerally podcast- Episode 15 – Interview with Gillian Libby

Hi bookish peeps, It’s that time again, another episode of our Speaking LITerally podcast is live. This month we speak to the lovely Gillian Libby about her debut novel, Four Ways to Wear a Dress. Find out about Gillilan’s favourite authors, who inspires her and a special sneak peek at what she is working onContinue reading “Speaking LITerally podcast- Episode 15 – Interview with Gillian Libby”