Emily Rhodes
writer
I write, mostly about books, sometimes about architecture and design. Sometimes these things are a means of writing about something else – a way of getting closer to the truth of a situation.
My features and reviews have appeared in publications including the Financial Times, Spectator, Guardian, 1843, the TLS and Country Life.
These pieces are the most important to me:
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How do authors earn a living? It's a Catch-22 situation (FT Weekend Life & Arts, 7 June 2019)
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The Office of Garden and Ponds by Didier DeCoin (Guardian, 31 January 2020)
The book that won the Bad Sex Award - and deservedly so - a shame, as other than all the grim sex stuff, it was great.
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Of Cats and Elfins by Sylvia Townsend Warner (Guardian, 16 January 2020)
My review of these charming fantasy stories from the author of Lolly Willowes.
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Inside the Twickenham villa of JMW Turner, artist and architect (FT Weekend House & Home, 14 February, 2020)
As Turner makes his entrance on the new polymer £20 note, it seemed like a good time to visit his Twickenham villa - where he lived, and which he designed himself. I hadn't realised he trained as an architect, and was friends with Soane - the villa is a fascinating and beautiful spot, and I also loved finding out about the ups and downs of its restoration.
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Christmas past: behind the scenes at Dennis Severs House (FT Weekend House & Home, 6 December, 2019)
A treat to talk to David Milne, curator of this special Spitalfields house, about creating an unusual, unforgettable Christmas. Featuring some beautiful, atmospheric pics by Tori Ferenc.
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Emily's Walking Book Club
I began Emily’s Walking Book Club in 2012, and it's still going strong. We meet monthly, in all weathers, to walk and talk books on Hampstead Heath. Find out more and sign up to the monthly newsletter
Author Events and Broadcasting
I enjoy participating in live events - talking about books, interviewing authors and chairing panel discussions; I’m also confident in broadcast journalism. More on that here.
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