Candice Carty-Williams
Candice Carty-Williams is a writer and author of the Sunday Times bestselling Queenie. In 2019 Queenie was shortlisted for the Waterstones, Foyles and Goodreads Book of 2019, as well as selected as the Blackwell’s Debut of the Year. In 2016, Candice created and launched the Guardian and 4th Estate BAME Short Story Prize, the first inclusive initiative of its kind in book publishing. She has also written Notting Hill Carnival: A West-Side Story for the Quick Reads Series of 2020. People Person was published in 2022.
June 2023 Wrap-Up
Book ChatI have missed doing my wrap-ups so much. It's a great way to look back at my reading and also what I've been up to in the month.
July 4th, 2023
People Person by Candice Carty-Williams
Book ReviewWell I've only gone and opened my big mouth haven't I? My last post was all about summer reads and the general marvellousness of the sunny weather.
June 27th, 2023May 2021 Wrap-Up
Book ChatOf course I cannot not talk about Eurovision. Friends will know this already, but I am a teensy bit obsessed with the Eurovision Song Contest. It has been 2 years since the contest last took place
June 3rd, 2021
Notting Hill Carnival: A West Side Story by Candice Carty-Williams
Book ReviewThank you for bearing with me this week as I publish both my posts a day late Doh! Yesterday I did a 17 hour working day, so heaven knows what you will be reading this morning. But I have a good series of books for you
May 6th, 2021
Book Chat #9 - 2020 My Year in Books
Book ChatI love looking back over the year and reflecting on some of my favourite reads. These might be a rediscovery of a book I haven't read in a while, a new read to me that will over time become a favourite or a much loved favourite.
December 28th, 2020
Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams
Book ReviewThe British Book Awards AKA the Nibbies took place virtually this week and Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams was named Book of the Year as well as picking up Debut Book of the Year.
July 12th, 2020