Bookish and Feint is my small way of continuing to share my passion for books and reading in the absence of a professional excuse, so as well as reviews I will also be writing more generally about all things bookish.
I generally read fiction, particularly literary fiction and short stories, with the odd detective and crime-thriller thrown in.
Recently I've been making a more concerted effort to read non-fiction with an emphasis on memoir and current affairs.
I enjoy reading fiction for children and young adults, and I throughly recommend all so-called grown-ups do the same and any nay-sayers should read Katherine Rundell's excellent Why You Should Read Children's Books, Even Though You Are So Old and Wise and reconsider their position.
I read across all formats - digital and audio, as well as the paper and ink variety - and believe each has its use and can enrich the reading experience in its own way, but I prefer a physical book generally and I am a firm advocate of bricks-and-mortar bookshops and libraries.
I usually purchase books at my local bookshop but occasionally review copies are sent my way by the publishers. Reading is subjective and reading tastes vary, accordingly some books may not be reviewed as favourably as others. That being said, there is no place for meanness or bad manners and you won't find either here.
As well as posting reviews here I'll also be talking about said reviews, and books generally on Twitter, @bookishandfeint.
Feel free to contact me regarding my review policy at:
Why Bookish and Feint? For no better reason than I once had a dream in which I was owned a bookshop called Bookish and Feint, and the name has stayed with me ever since. I don't currently have the means to open my own bookshop, therefore:
Welcome to Bookish and Feint !
