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Jane Austen has been part of Bookishly since the very beginning, probably before I even realised what Bookishly was going to become. One of our earliest moments of wider recognition...

When Taylor Swift decides to summon a literary ghost, she never does it lightly. In her song The Fate of Ophelia she pulls one of Shakespeare’s most fragile figures back...

If you spent any time online during October you probably saw Boo Baskets everywhere. They’re cheerful, comforting, and a fun excuse to put together a surprise bundle for someone you...

Anne of Green Gables was October’s Classic of the Month title, which meant I finally had the perfect excuse to read it properly. I went in knowing almost nothing about...

When Bookishly joined the UK’s first four-day week trial back in 2022, we didn’t know quite what to expect. Could a small creative business really do the same amount of...

J.M.W. Turner is often remembered for his sweeping seascapes and golden-hued visions of southern England, but one of his most powerful and dramatic paintings was born from a snowstorm in...

“Boo basket” might sound like something whispered in a playground, but lately it’s been everywhere - TikTok, Instagram, Pinterest boards exploding with orange tissue paper. It’s the kind of seasonal...

Once More Unto the Breach… Thoughts of a Superfan With Henry V as our Classic of the Month for September, the question quickly arose: what does Shakespeare’s 1599 history play...

If you’re a reader who lives in T-shirts (or shopping for someone who does), this one’s for you. Bookishly’s literary T-shirts are made for people who love books, quotes, and...

I finally got around to watching Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius on the BBC, and I’m so glad I did. I expected something nice and educational, but it was...

I truly believe this epic slab of a novel to be the second greatest book ever written. A tale of betrayal, imprisonment, hidden treasure, and dramatic redemption. But was The...

Cooler weather, longer evenings, and the return of tea-fuelled reading marathons? It must be autumn. If you’re looking for the perfect gift for a fellow book lover (or just want...

I haven’t read To the Lighthouse yet. I’ve moved it to the top of my skyscraper stack of TBR, quietly waiting: like the lighthouse itself, maybe, always in view but...

One hundred years ago this year, the most perfect novel of the twentieth century was published. When its author died fifteen years later, it had sold less than forty thousand...

Looking for the perfect present that says “I saw this and thought of you (and your reading habits)”? Whether it’s for a birthday, a thank-you, or just because, we’ve rounded...

There’s something magical about returning to the books we loved as children. Crack the spine of a well thumbed favourite, and suddenly you’re back in a world that once felt...

With the end of term looming, many parents are facing the annual “what do we get the teacher?” dilemma. A heartfelt thank you? A small token? A group gift? A...

I recently saw a headline claiming that Pride and Prejudice had been voted the best novel of all time. It turns out it was a British tabloid linking to a...

Books appear in at least 15 of his paintings and drawings, showing just how much they meant to him — not just as props or symbols, but as genuine sources...

Here’s the truth: I haven’t finished Mrs Dalloway. I meant to. I even got quite far in. I enjoyed it, admired it, felt genuinely impressed by how modern and sharp and...

Father’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate all kinds of father figures—gentle dads, found-family protectors, and quiet caregivers who show love in their own way. Here are five of...

Looking for the perfect book subscription gift, but not sure where to start? Whether you’re buying for a friend, a family member, or yourself (treat yourself, honestly), we’ve made it...

Looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift for a book-loving dad? Whether he’s into literary classics, gripping thrillers, or beautifully designed stationery, we’ve put together some brilliant Father’s Day gift...