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Writing about the quiet art of living well — from Bath, with love.
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The Chair That Changed How I Read
It took me three years and four failed attempts to find a reading chair that actually made me want to sit down with a book. This is the story of the fourth one — and why I think everyone needs to be this particular about furniture at least once.
Recent Stories
The Navy Sweater I'll Be Wearing in Ten Years
On buying one good jumper instead of five that pill by March.
Ten Days in Northern Spain, Slowly
What I learned about pace, from a country that doesn't rush lunch.
A Desert Safari, and the Silence That Came After
The dunes were the loud part. It was the quiet that stayed with me.
Redesigning My Bedroom for £200
Proof that a considered room doesn't need a big budget.
The Best Steak I've Ever Eaten Was in a Room With No Menu
One cut, one candle, and a chef who refused to be rushed.
What My Bookshelves Say About Me
A tour of the books I keep, and the ones I finally let go.
About Sophie
I'm Sophie Bennett, a writer living in Bath. I started bennettwritеs.com because I wanted a place to share the things I genuinely love — just honest recommendations for a quieter, more considered life.
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A fortnightly email from bennettwritеs.com — new stories, quiet recommendations, and the occasional photograph.