New Forest Weekend Authors - Karen Swan, Charlotte B. Plumb and Cecile Pin

A rundown of what our authors and guests have enjoyed reading in 2025 so far. 18 books to add to your TBR, from romantasy to lit-fic stunners.

Quick reviews of our 3 ‘retreat books’ and author events planned for the Elcot Park reading retreat. Click to learn about -The Book Game, The Ladie Upstairs &The Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping.

Reading recommendations for 2025.

for the love of Audio Books - my new obsession and where to sink your teeth in first.

Women’s Prize for Fiction & International Booker Prize 2025 - a selection of the longlist and how to decide what to read next.

A rundown of the top Romantasy books I have enjoyed over the last year or so… guaranteed to make you blush and take your mind away from the real world.

We’ve curated three special author events for our inaugural weekend, designed to add a touch of engagement and inspiration each day

The idea and goal of all our reading retreats starts with the desire to have time to yourself.