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• Hazel Butterfield
• 20 March 2019

Some of the joys of being a book fan and seeing other people in cafes, commuting, sitting in a park and reading a book, it’s like a book recommending a person. I found this to be the case with Becoming, which sparked so many conversations with strangers. Which is also the main concept of Matt Hopwood’s ‘Mother’ and yet paradoxically Amanda Robson’s Psychological thrillers ‘Obsession’ & her new novel ‘Envy’ are most definitely not in the sharing spirit!

• Hazel Butterfield
• 06 March 2019

Khao Lak is a town 1 hour drive from Phuket airport, away from the busy bustle and student backpackers. Surrounded by rustic and yet beautiful virtually untouched beaches, 20 minutes away from jungle treks to waterfalls and market towns that aren’t completely devoid of tradition.

• Hazel Butterfield
• 21 February 2019

Another year, another great list of women to wax lyrical about. That enough is a magnificent excuse to get excited about International Women's day, even though 1 day clearly isn't enough! But if it's good enough for mothers and birthdays, so be it.

• Hazel Butterfield
• 31 January 2019

I hope you enjoy reading about the latest books I’ve read and loved. It’s great to support those starting out in the publishing world and ‘What’s Left Unsaid’, ‘The Missing Activist’ and ‘Whirlspools, yoga and the meaning of life’ are great examples of incredible talent emerging into the literary world. Get involved and lose yourself in great books...

• Hazel Butterfield
• 18 January 2019

“Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” ― Stephen R. Covey

• Hazel Butterfield
• 15 December 2018

Back in September of this year I started a new show at Women’s Radio Station called ‘Get Booked’, which features all things book related; news, reviews, interviews and everything and anything to do with a love of books. Keeping you ‘booked up’.