Hello there, Savvy Readers! I hope everyone is being treated well by this beautiful June month! Just in case you’ve forgotten, the beginning of June means that Father’s Day is right around the corner! Whether you’re buying for your father, grandfather, brother, uncle, or friend, make sure you buy them something that they’ll love. I’ve […]
Friday the 13th is upon us. But instead of fretting over unlucky omens, I have the perfect solution. Embrace this eerie day by reading some of our Top 10 picks; they are guaranteed to scare all of your worries away! Newest: The Other Widow by Susan Crawford One ill-advised affair leads to the death of […]
Happy Friday, Savvy Readers! It’s been another busy week here at The Savvy Reader but we always make time to keep our eye on the biggest bookish news each week. In this edition of Bookmarks, you’ll find our favourite news stories, photos, and links of the week. Keep reading to see what caught our eye […]
In 1666, the Great Fire of London raged for four days. Most of the densely populated walled city was reduced to a wasteland of smouldering ashes. Many suburbs to the north and west were also destroyed. The statistics are terrifying. The flames consumed more than 13,000 houses and 86 churches. Between 70-80,000 Londoners lost their […]