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Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
by Gabrielle Zevin
There are books you read, and then there are books that quietly rewire something in you.
There are books you read, and then there are books that quietly rewire something in you. Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow was exactly that for me. Gabrielle Zevin has written som…
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The Ballerina of Auschwitz
by Edith Eger
A book that hurts, but in the way only truly important books do
First read of the year, and it's a 5 star review! I picked up The Ballerina of Auschwitz thinking it would be a gentler, almost 'palette-cleanser', read. I wanted something ligh…
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Dash & Lily's Book of Dares
by Rachel Cohn & David Levithan
A pleasant and surprising five-star YA romance
Dash & Lily's Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan is everything I want from a young adult romance: clever, cosy and full of heart. The epistolary structure is an absolu…
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The Great Alone
by Kristin Hannah
Powerful and deeply moving
I was completely swept away by Kristin Hannah?s vivid portrayal of Alaska. The sense of place is incredible, and the emotional depth of the story is unforgettable. Leni?s journe…
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There Are Rivers in the Sky
by Elif Shafak
A breathtaking, lyrical masterpiece
There Are Rivers in the Sky is an extraordinary novel. Lyrical, emotional and deeply thought-provoking, it explores love, loss and history in a way that feels both intimate and exp…
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Atmosphere
by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Absolutely stunning and unforgettable
Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid is historical fiction at its absolute finest. The level of detail in the NASA research is incredible; I felt completely immersed in the world of e…
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So Thrilled For You
by Holly Bourne
Witty, sharp and painfully relatable
So Thrilled For You by Holly Bourne is clever, cutting and full of those �oh god, she's talking about me� moments. It perfectly captures friendship dynamics, comparison culture an…
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The Cows
by Dawn O'Porter
Sharp, funny and thought-provoking
The Cows by Dawn O'Porter is an easy, engaging read that dips into important themes like feminism, identity and the pressures women face. It balances humour with social commentary…
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Bare
by Lorna Tucker
Raw, powerful and unforgettable
Bare by Lorna Tucker is one of the most powerful memoirs I've ever read. It's not just a story about addiction and homelessness, it's a raw, unfiltered look at survival, resilience…
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