I love reading to escape, and frequently listen to audiobooks so I can multitask. I’m also a big fan of cosy gaming, and Animal Crossing is pure comfort to me. When I’m not indulging in some me-time, you’ll likely find me outside with Liam and our little boy. We love gardening and running around a good National Trust spot!

My book recommendation: I have made it my personal life mission to ensure everyone reads The Realm of The Elderlings series by Robin Hobb.

I love cooking, going to the gym and coffee! I always start the day with one – a flat white or an aerocano if I’m feeling fancy (a steamed iced coffee situation). I’m a huge coffee snob and proud. I make dinner most nights with a good podcast, an audio book or punk rock blasting in my ears. I try to workout 3 or 4 times a week in the gym or getting out for a run but my favourite things are being outside in our garden with Abby and our little boy pruning, digging and planting and having friends over for beers and pizza oven nights.

My book recommendation: The Devils by Joe Abercrombie because it’s hilarious and gory and vulgar and brilliant.

I’ve always lived somewhere between worlds - one foot in reality, the other firmly in fantasy. I love stories that challenge what we believe, let the most unexpected hero take the lead and quiet acts of courage change everything.

When I’m not in the shop recommending books, I’m usually working on a fantasy novel of my own, adding  another title to my ever-growing TBR or on a walk with my nine year old Chihuahua.

My book recommendation: There are so many! But one book I always come back to is The Song of Achilles. It’s so beautifully written, and the relationship between Achilles and Patroclus feels real and deeeeply emotional (I have shed many tears)

Ever since I was little, fantasy has been the genre for me. Epic adventures, watertight plots, and world-building I can get lost in, that's my happy place. When I'm not in the shop, I'm on my yoga mat, deep in an epic fantasy, on a hike in the wild, or showing off photos of my incredibly photogenic Golden Retriever, Murphy!

My book recommendation: Abby got Robin Hobb first sooo… His Dark Materials. A coming of age story that champions strong friendships and the power of thinking for yourself. The whole trilogy is a 10/10, no notes. (Honestly, it should be on the school curriculum).

I’m Georgina, and I am part of the paper and word team working in the bookshop and social media with a lifelong passion for storytelling, shaped by everything from my dad’s worn copy of The Odyssey to my own songwriting. My love of books and fantasy grew stronger as I overcame dyslexia, as I was drawn to emotionally rich stories that stay with you.

A book I would recommend is Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber, as it beautifully captures both heartbreak and hope through vivid, lyrical storytelling. The novel’s blend of romance, fantasy, and emotional depth makes it incredibly engaging and comforting to read. It reminds me why I fell in love with stories and the ability of words to completely transport and transform you.