Reni Eddo-Lodge (@ReniEddoLodge)

As the year draws to a close, I'd like to share a 2024 achievement that I'm proud of 😊 I dipped my toe back in the public eye after a few years away, which was daunting for me. I returned via this interview with @over_under_pod_ , with Gary and Carys, both of whose work I value so much. It felt really nice to be able to be my full self in a trusted environment!

I’m delighted to be working with the excellent team at @4thestatebooks to bring my new publishing imprint, @monumentbooks to life! We chose the name Monument because I want every book I publish as part of this project to stand the test of time. I was a reader before I was a writer, and I want to give readers that same electrifying feeling I've experienced over the years with my favourite books. Colophon designed by @olagalewicz & @4thestatewilliamcollinsdesign

Yesterday marked a decade since I wrote the piece that - slowly, then quickly, then suddenly - changed my life.

I wrote the cover story for the September issue of @britishvogue, profiling the incredibly sharp and witty @michaelacoel ! We talked about two films she's starring in this autumn - Steven Soderbergh's The Christophers and David Lowery's Mother Mary - as well as her thoughts on life, love and writing. She also gave me the lowdown on her next TV project, which she's still working on. I really enjoyed hanging out with Michaela. She was so generous with her time, and I ended up meeting her partner, Spencer, and her mum, Kuukua. It was fascinating to learn about what she's been up to in the years that she's been out of the public eye. I hope you enjoy reading! Full story in the new issue, on newsstands Tuesday 19 August. #MichaelaCoel wears all @MaisonAlaia, photographed by @HarleyWeir and styled by @NellKalonji, with hair by @CyndiaHarvey, make-up by @AnaTakahashiii, nails by @AngelsNailz, set design by @Tilly_Power33 and production by @FaragoProjects.

Summer activities in London and NYC ☀️

Speaking at Glastonbury is always a thrill ☀️ 📸: @eljaybriss

Grateful that I got to grow up alongside @beyonce's creative output!! Her commitment to excellence, dedication to refining her craft, and the ways in which she respects all forms of creativity never fails to inspire me. A true artist of our time 🫡

committed to finding small joys

Many congratulations to @renieddolodge, who has been chosen as one of @portermagazine’s Incredible Women of 2025 - five changemakers whose courage and commitment, often in the face of adversity, are driving progress and giving reason for hope – even in the most tumultuous times. ‘“I have always been a reader as well as a writer, and was excited by the possibility of bringing books to the world.” As society grapples with complex issues, her voice remains as vital as ever: “Just because things seem bleak right now doesn’t mean that the future isn’t ours to shape,” she says.’ #ReniEddoLodge #MonumentBooks

Joyful snippets of 2024 ☀️