I’m Charlotte: school librarian, bookworm, theatre nerd, knowledge collector, and exceptionally average.
Here you’ll find me writing mostly about books, films, and theatre, particularly LGBTQ+ ones!
Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell & Faith Erin Hicks – Book Review
Deja and Josiah are seasonal best friends. Every autumn, all through high school, they’ve worked together at the best pumpkin patch in the whole wide world. (Not many people know that the best pumpkin patch in the whole wide world is in Omaha, Nebraska, but it...
The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta – Book Review
Fiercely told, this is a timely coming-of-age story, told in verse about the journey to self-acceptance. Perfect for fans of Sarah Crossan, Poet X and Orangeboy. A boy comes to terms with his identity as a mixed-race gay teen - then at university he finds his wings as...
100 Classics Challenge – Let’s Do This Thing!
One thing that's clear about me (probably due to the fact that I run a book blog) is that I like books and I've read a lot of them. But one type of book I've never really been interested in - or never even really read, come to think of it - is classics. I've always...
Waitress – Adelphi Theatre, London (Theatre Review)
On the surface, Waitress seems like a fun show about baking, with people dancing around a cute diner while singing about pies. Essentially, that’s what it is - but it’s also a show that explores darker themes, forbidden romance, and the downfall of the main...
Kinky Boots: Theatre Review (and How it Compares to the Film)
I first watched the Kinky Boots film when I was in first year of university in 2013, when I attended a film night with the LGBT+ Society. Since then, it’s been one of my all-time favourite films. So when it was announced ages ago that they were turning it into a stage...
Toffee by Sarah Crossan – Book Review (Guest Post)
I've got one of my best pals on the blog today! Sarah from The Little Contemporary Corner and I recently found ourselves reading the Toffee by Sarah Crossan at the same time, so we decided to review it on each other's blogs. We love a good blog swap! Without further...
Ep. 10: Empowering Teens in YA (Panel Event)
Note: This post contains affiliate links, meaning I get a small commission for any purchases you make through these links at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting Wonderfully Bookish! In This Episode… Meet some of the most exciting voices in young adult...
My Auto-Buy Authors
An auto-buy author is an author whose work you will always buy as soon as it’s released, no matter what the work is, because you love their previous work so much. Here are some of mine, as well as links to the reviews I’ve written of their books. I hope you get a couple of good recommendations!
Dear Evan Hansen – Discussion & Book Review
Because I’ve been such a rubbish blogger this year, this is a post I should have written ages ago but I’m just getting around to it now. I’ve even had a load of notes written up for ages, so there’s no excuse! This year, I seem to have developed a huge love of musical...
Why Next to Normal Is My Favourite Musical
Have you heard of the show Next to Normal? Whenever I mention it to friends, I kind of get a glance as if to say, “I have no idea what you’re talking about.” But they’re all missing out big time, because Next to Normal is an incredible show. Next to Normal is a Tony...
