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Aisling Twomey

Aisling was born in Cork and lived in Dublin for a few years before quitting her old life in 2015 and starting a brand new one in London. Forever reading books in the bath and consequently wondering why her paperbacks are a bit wobbly, Aisling has been a writer for almost ten years. She's super clumsy and has accepted that her hair will never be tidy. When not slogging at a desk in the financial world, Aisling can be found attempting new yoga poses, running, pole dancing or eating large amounts of spicy food and chocolate. You will never find her ironing, as she doesn't believe in it. Twitter: @taisling

My South American Reading Diary

One Rioter on what they read on their trip to South America from the UK.

Books that Transport Me to Other Places

On books that make you feel like you've travelled somewhere far away.

Sanity on Public Transport (or, Reading 50 Books on the Tube)

How one reader has kept her sanity on the Tube with books.

I Saw Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Spoiler-Free!)

Does the play hold up to the stories before it? Find out!

Visiting the Harry Potter House of Minalima

Take a look at this exhibit of the graphic art of Harry Potter!

Books for the Yoga Obsessed

Six books for yoga lovers!

Re-Climbing the Magic Faraway Tree

A reader re-visits Enid Blyton's Faraway Tree series.

Understanding the Real Ireland: Hardship and Change

Reading recommendations to help you understand the hardships and changes in Irish history.

Books for Aileen
: Saying Goodbye to a Friend with Books She Loved

This is a guest post from Aisling Twomey. Aisling hails from Ireland but lives in London and works in finance. An ...