Hired is an honest and eye-opening account of what it means to be working-class in twenty-first century Britain. The real draw of this book is that it is not based on ideological rhetoric but rather authentic experience. The author James Bloodworth gains this first-hand experience by going undercover in different low-paid jobs across the country, … Continue reading Review: Hired – Six Months Undercover in Low-Wage Britain by James Bloodworth →

Ma’am Darling is a collection of insights into the life of one of the most enigmatic figures of the 20th century, Princess Margaret. The author, Craig Brown, subtitles his book as “99 Glimpses of Princess Margaret”, as the book does not follow the style of a traditional chronological biography and is thematic, each chapter exploring … Continue reading Review: Ma’am Darling, 99 Glimpses of Princess Margaret by Craig Brown →

Lily Allen bares her soul in this memoir, her life raw on page, and it is completely captivating. The book reads as a therapeutic release for the author, who by retelling her traumas in her own words, might let go of the demons and take control of the narrative of her own life. Lily does … Continue reading Review: My Thoughts Exactly by Lily Allen →