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In brief: Victoria’s life is changed after meeting a stranger on the street of a small town. What she does next will be guided by his parting words, ‘go as a river’. The good: Well written and captivating story. The not-so-good: I read this over the course of a weekend! Why I chose it: Thanks... Continue Reading →
In brief: A collection of poems, fiction and essays by modern Ukrainian writers translated into English. The good: A combination of diverse writers. The not-so-good: A lot of poetry, some of which didn’t really work for me. Why I chose it: I’ve only ever read Andrey Kurkov’s writing in translation before. Year: 2022 (originally 2017,... Continue Reading →
In brief: The sequel to It Ends With Us, this time including Atlas’s point of view. Basically, it’s how he and Lily get their happily ever after. The good: Easy, comfortable read. The not-so-good: Was a sequel really and truly necessary? Why I chose it: Well, if a sequel by the original author is on... Continue Reading →
In brief: Hannah has always dissed her Korean heritage. After she gets dumped for not being into K-pop and dramas, her summer looks a lot different. Then former friend and K-drama superstar Jacob comes to stay… The good: Good fun. The not-so-good: Not really much in the way of subplots. Why I chose it: Christina... Continue Reading →
In brief: Maddie is always there for her family – and they don’t return the favour. When Maddie spreads her wings, tragedy strikes. Can Maddie become her own person? The good: Sad, funny and well written. The not-so-good: I just wanted to keep reading and reading… Why I chose it: Sounded like an interesting read.... Continue Reading →
A mixed up week – it’s been hot and cold, busy and calm, Here are some spritely yellow books instead. Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton is non-fiction, a collection of essays from Dolly about the best and worst of love and friendship. Rock the Boat by Beck Dorey-Stein finds Kate forces to... Continue Reading →
In brief: The story of the first 18 months of the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK – warts and all. The good: A gripping read, even though I knew what would happen next! The not-so-good: It doesn’t pull any punches on what went wrong. Why I chose it: I’m interested in learning all I can... Continue Reading →
In brief: Saima is a matchmaker for the Desi community, but things aren’t going well. When a rich couple ask her to find a match for their son – with a big cheque to match – it seems like things could improve. The problem? Saima already knows Kal and they don’t really get along. The... Continue Reading →
A topsy turvy week. I think the best thing was the great books I read! Over the Hill & Up the Wall by Todd Alexander (also available 8th March) arrived with thanks to Harper Collins. It’s about children, and parents, and how they can drive each other crazy particularly as parents age. Becoming Mrs Mulberry... Continue Reading →
In brief: The Garnett girls are adults, but each is tied to their larger than life mother and crumbling house on the Isle of Wight. Will they muster the courage to say what they really want? The good: A lot going on with each character. The not-so-good: Some parts I felt needed a bit more... Continue Reading →
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