This week we bring you a podcast on how to use implicit and explicit information. Miss Skirrow will explain why you need to demonstrate this skill and when you will be required to use it. 

In this episode we discuss the brilliant and thought provoking novel, The Vanishing Half. This a spectacular novel delves into the complicated layers of identity and is so immersive you will not be able to put it down. Brit Bennet's writing style is truly beautiful and the questions this novel raises will stay with you long after you finish reading. 

This week we bring you a podcast on how to embed quotations for you English GCSE exams. 

This week we bring you a discussion about historical fiction and the importance of this particular genre. The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah tells the story of two sisters and their struggle to survive German occupied France. The novel is descriptive, captivating and has the most wonderful female protagonists. This is a must read for anyone who loves to learn about history.  

This week we bring you a slightly different podcast: novel VS film. We will be discussing one of our absolute favourite novels, Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier, compared with the recent Netflix film. Rebecca is the haunting story of a young woman consumed by love and the struggle to find her identity. It's thrilling, mysterious and beautifully written. Will the movie live up to the famous novel? Listen to hear our thoughts. 

Our Halloween special is here! In this podcast we discuss our favourite read of 2020 so far: Imaginary Friend! This is a thrilling, edge-of-your-seat horror that is perfect of some spooky reading during these long autumnal evenings. You will not only enjoy the imaginative and chilling imagery but you will fall in love with the characters of Imaginary Friend. 

In this episode we discuss the beautifully written and hauntingly relatable novel The Truth About Keeping Secrets. We focus in particular on diverse representation through character choice, genre blending and Savannah Brown's captivating, poetic language.  

In this episode we discuss the increasingly popular dystopian genre and the beautifully descriptive novel 'The Vanishing Deep' by Astrid Scholte. 

In this episode we discuss a truly refreshing novel that raises the "age-old question: can we connect across barriers of race, gender, wealth and privilege?" We couldn't wait to start our podcast with Such A Fun Age by Kiley Reid. 

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