ONLY CONNECT
EM Forster
Howards End
In the end,
all stories
are about love
Angela Young
The Aristocrat & the Able Seaman
The Countess of Rothes, Thomas Jones, and the Tragedy of Titanic
When Titanic left Southampton in 1912, neither the Aristocrat, The Countess of Rothes, nor the Able Seaman, Thomas Jones, imagined meeting, let alone navigating a tiny lifeboat together at night, among towering icebergs.
The History Press
Publication date: 26th March 2026
Available in Hardback and Ebook
Angela’s Monthly Column
14 Wonderful Women for International Women’s Day
8 March was the 115th International Women’s Day so, a few days later, on the 14th, here are 14 Wonderful Women. And, close to UK Mother's Day, one particular mother. There's a magician, an actor, a writer, a chief midwife, a scientist, an architect, a facilitator for parents and their children, an inventor of a glorious body oil, an inventor of delicious snacks, a composer, a truth-seeker for racial justice, an MP, a painter, a footballer. and a mention for my Mum.Continue reading→
Beloved Books for Valentine’s Day, and the Libraro Prize
Here are seven books I love, for Valentine’s Day and if you love reading (and/or writing) there’s a new competition: the Libraro Prize 2026.Continue reading→
Let’s get them all reading
If you were encouraged to read as a child and developed a lifelong love of reading, you’re lucky. Reading turned me into a writer and writing always sends me back to reading. But I know I’m lucky. According to The National Literacy Trust’s 2025 Annual...Continue reading→