Emily Barr is a British Travel writer and author of 12 novels for adults, starting with Backpack published in 2001. She has written a series of books for Young Adult Readers. Emily lives in Cornwall with her husband and their children and claims that her superpower is curing hiccups!
At this festive time of year, a number of the broadsheets are publishing their favourite books of the year. It is a nice way to look back on books that you may have read, been amazed by, thrilled by, terrified by and truly loved.
Of 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
After being transported to early 19th Century Russia with War and Peace, and having developed Popeye style biceps from reading said book, I was in the mood for something a little lighter.