As you probably all know I am a great fan of anything illustration-related and love to fill my own notebooks with little scribbles. With that in mind it won’t surprise you that the next book I’ve selected to share with you from my bookshelf is Johanna Basford’s latest [...]

You might think this is an odd choice for on my bookshelf, it is a magazine after all. But as I’m filming at the moment, I’ve not had much time to read; so, I thought I’d share what I like to read when I’m travelling on my own. Sometimes I do pack a [...]

I love London. The melting pot of different food cultures never ceases to inspire and excite me. So I was really excited to hear that the team at Herb Lester was going to be making a new London map. I’m a big fan of Herb Lester maps, and typically take one wherever I [...]

I have a vast cookery book collection, but there’s something about older books that’s really special. Earlier this year John Hamilton, the Art Director of my cookbooks (The Little Paris Kitchen and My Little French Kitchen), and I were working together on the [...]

What could be more perfect than a magazine dedicated to women and food? Not much in my opinion. And Cherry Bombe does just that, celebrating women involved in the food industry, as well as championing beautiful aesthetics and foodie style. I’m a big fan (see previous [...]

Note: this giveaway is now closed. I was ready to drop my measuring cups and mixing bowls, and head for the hills for an adventure in the mountains while reading ‘The Letter for the King’. It’s a gripping but easy read. I love reading a variety of novels [...]

It’s so satisfying when you come across a book that grabs your full attention from the get-go. And The Rosie Project by Australian author Graeme Simsion is such a treat to read. I really enjoyed how it has just the right amount of romance, coupled with a healthy dose of [...]

Benjamin Disraeli once said that “London is a roost for every bird”, and I couldn’t agree more. I really think that there’s something for everyone in London. (Keep reading to find out about my latest book giveaway).

I always dreamed that one day a tiger would turn up on my doorstep. Yep, that’s right. Judith Kerr’s delightful tale of a (charming) tiger that came to visit a little girl called Sophie was absolutely one of my most-loved stories as a child. Author of ‘The Tiger Who Came to Tea’ and the delightful tales of Mog, Judith is one of my all-time favourite illustrators. You can imagine my excitement when I got my hands on a copy of ‘Judith Kerr’s Creatures: A Celebration of the Life and Work of Judith Kerr’, a beautiful and thoughtful retrospective of Judith’s life and work.

I’m a keen reader, especially when I’m travelling (somehow I always manage to squeeze in a few pages here and there, even when my schedule is jam-packed). I’m currently looking for some new summer reads. Any suggestions? I’d love to hear any ideas of books or magazines that you think I might like (hardcopy or Kindle version).