Reviewing: When We Speak of Nothing
I have a confession! I have not watched Moonlight, the critically acclaimed, best-picture winning film directed by Barry…
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Reviewing: Peyotito Restaurant in Notting Hill
Tucked away in the heart of bustling Portobello Road, amidst the trendy boutiques and ‘oh so cool’ café’s,…
The real-life Mango Girl: Dr Ava Brown
The story of Dr Ava Eagle Brown reads like the plot of a heart-breaking movie with an inspirational…
Book Review: Satans and Shaitans
Author Obinna Udenwe has been making waves in the short story realm since 2012 having been shortlisted for…
Reviewing the London Night Market launch
The Night Market is undoubtedly one of the highlights of the month-long Evening Standard London Food Month, and…
Reviewing: Sheesh Restaurant in Chigwell
If you’re looking for a restaurant that has character, history and serves delicious high-end kebabs (and a whole…
Book of the week: The Book of Harlan
When a novel is described by the Washington Post as “simply miraculous”, expectations are likely to be quite…
Books to nurture the soul
Life often throws us some epic curve balls that at the time can seem unsurmountable. How we deal…
Riley can be anything: A children’s book with an essential message
Embarking on a new chapter in her life, former entertainment editor at The Voice newspaper, Davina Hamilton, has…
Reviewing: Cor Silver Soap
Have you heard about Cor Silver Soap? The word silver isn’t a euphemism for something else, there really…
Book of the week: Welcome to Lagos, by Chibundu Onuzo
Although not the first story set in the bustling city of Lagos, Chibundu Onuzo’s book definitely differs from…
Book review: The Long Song by Andrea Levy
Winner of the Walter Scott Prize, this historical novel is Andrea Levy’s fifth book, following the critically acclaimed ‘Small Island’,…
Reviewing: The Fishermen by Chigozie Obioma
The debut novel by Chigozie Obioma made a big splash when it was launched in 2015; it was…
Reviewing: Counter Culture Restaurant
Counter Culture rightly pits themselves as the naughty little brother of The Dairy restaurant next door. A small…
Review: LilySanaHairCare flat iron hair straighteners
Finding the right flat iron hair straightener can be an expensive and often disheartening exercise as many popular…