Being human
Cara Fielder is taken by philosophical clarity of Matt Haig's new novel The Humans... Read more
Author Archives: Cara Fielder
Picture books for young and old…
Cara Fielder finds that some picture books might be as hard to tear from grown-up hands as younger ones...
The first books to hit the big screen…
At the request of one of her Twitter followers, Cara Fielder takes a look at the first books that made it from paper to celluloid... Read more
The art of tattooing
Cara Fielder, also known as The Tattooed Book on her own blog and Twitter, takes a look at some of the best books out now about tattoos. See what she did there? Read more
The best is yet to come…
For Cara Fielder, books in 2013 just keep getting better and better... Read more
Book of the Month – April
Cara Fielder explains why this month's Waterstones Book of the Month, Kate Atkinson's Life After Life, has had her ignoring her real family and friends in favour of fiction...
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A short list of short stories…
Good short stories are miraculous creations. In just a few paragraphs, sometimes even just a few sentences, a talented author can evoke a multitude of emotions. They are also perfect for people with hectic lifestyles, a quick ten minute read can fill your mind with new characters, locations and ideas just as much as a full novel. Here are three of Cara Fielder's favourite collections that will whisk you away to another world in just moments.
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The Future of Science Fiction: Adam Christopher & James Smythe
Cara Fielder takes a look at two rising stars in the SF universe, and is very excited about their upcoming new books... Read more
Top ten books for Mother’s Day
With Mother's Day coming up next Sunday - don't say we didn't remind you - Cara Fielder pulls together her top ten suggestions for the perfect book treat for your mum. And this being Cara, you can be sure this is not your ordinary selection...
Judged by their covers: Cara and the cult collections
With the popularity of eBooks, publishers are becoming more and more creative with the design of the physical book. Cara Fielder takes a look at books that are not only beautiful on their own, but demand to sit together as part of a full collection...
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Cara & The Cupcake Craze
A while ago, Cara Fielder delved into the quirkier side of crafting and this week she wanted to introduce you to another pastime that has shaken its fuddy-duddy image and captured the hearts of young and old alike. This is the world of baking but to be more specific, cupcakes.
Introducing Quick Reads…
Bookseller and regular contributor Cara Fielder celebrates the launch of this year's selection of great books for just £1 from Quick Reads, and explains why it's not just the price that makes these wonderful and accessible books... Read more
The Soldier’s Wife: Meet Joanna Trollope
Since her début novel Eliza Stanhope was released in 1978, Joanna Trollope has gone from strength to strength with her heart-felt women’s fiction. Her paperback, The Soldier’s Wife is not only set to propel her even higher up the ranks of must-read female authors but also tackles a subject many families are faced with as their loved ones return from conflict.
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Quirky crafting
Pastimes such as knitting, making your own clothes and jewellery, or upholstering your own furniture has moved into the mainstream, but Cara Fielder's taking a look at the quirkier side of modern-day crafting...
Fire-starters: Tinder Press highlights
As snippets of information are being released on new novels from Helen Fielding, James Salter and Dan Brown, it looks like it is going to be a storming year for the world of books.
One bit of news that has got Cara Fielder really excited is the 2013 list from brand new Headline Books imprint, Tinder Press. The team that brought you The Snow Child and When God Was A Rabbit are now on a mission to bring you some of the most beautiful stories ever written.
Here's a sneak peak at their first five releases: Read more 
