I loved Lucy Mangan's Bookwork so I really appreciated the opportunity to be able to read Bookish. The parts of Bookish I enjoyed most were things like the joy of exploring little niche bookshops and the different relationships people have with books. I think this would make a lovely gift for any book lover or reading aficionado.

I loved Bookworm when it first came out so I was excited to see that Lucy Mangan wrote a sequel and even more ecstatic when I was approved for an arc.

This book was an absolute delight and I devoured it in a matter of hours. Just like in its predecessor Mangan‘s narrative voice is light and entertaining. You just feel her love of books ooze from the pages (and while that sounds a bit gross I mean it in all the most positive of ways). ;) The book begins where Bookworm left off and takes us through Mangan‘s bookish teenage and adult years, tackling GCSE and college reading lists, helping her navigate relationships etc. I definitely want a hardback copy on my shelf as the digital copy just isn’t enough so I‘ll buy one when the book comes out. I‘m sure it will be even prettier inside and out with a ‘real’ cover.