Tell a Fairy Tale: Magic, Beasts and Moral Lessons

It's Tell a Fairy Tale day! Click here to find out more about the day and what makes a fairy tale a fairy tale. 🧚🏻🧚🏻‍♂️🧚🏻‍♀️

Gay Cruising Along Sodomite’s Walk

Was gay cruising in Georgian Britain a thing? Yes, and you can find out about Sodomite's Walk in London by clicking here. 🏳️‍🌈

February is LGBTQ+ History month in the UK, and I've read books featuring fantastical creatures, aeroplanes and hedonism. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

It's the first monday in February. In the UK, that means it's National Sickie Day. Click here to learn more about "pulling a sickie." 🤒🤢🤮😷

Check out the debut novel "The Earl's Debt" by Constance Remillard - a delightful Victorian Romance. Out on 5th February!

Today is National Puzzle Day in the US! Did you know jigsaw puzzles were invented in the 1700s? Click here to find out more. 🧩🧩🧩🧩

A century ago today, Britain elected its first Labour prime minister. So, why not use this as a chance to babble about 18th Century politics?

Did you know the foundations for modern boxing were laid in the Georgian era? Check out my post about Daniel Mendoza to learn more. 🥊🥊

Is 15th January the most depressing day of the year? Click here to read more about what is dubbed "Blue Monday".

8th January marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Wilkie Collins. Today, I babble about the pioneer of the suspense genre. 📖📖📖