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In brief: Nella is the only Black person in her workplace. So when Hazel starts, she should feel happy – right? But Hazel is suddenly taking over the office and Nella starts receiving messages to leave the workplace. But this isn’t just about work… The good: An incredible debut novel that fizzes with energy. The... Continue Reading →
In brief: An unnamed narrator is a leader in all things social media until tragedy brings her offline into real life. The good: The second half is raw with emotion. The not-so-good: Some concentration required to get through the first half, as life in the portal is anything but linear. Why I chose it: On... Continue Reading →
A busy week, but some things got done! No time for shopping so I have just the one book that arrived in the mail. No One is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood arrived thanks to Bloomsbury. It’s about a woman who lives for the internet and social media – or the portal as she... Continue Reading →
Happy autumn/spring. It’s still feeling rather summery as I write this. It might have been summery over the last week, I was honestly too busy to notice. I had two books arrive in the mail last week and I managed to get a couple of hours of shopping in too: The Other Black Girl by... Continue Reading →
In brief: After Trump’s election, Eva decides she needs an apartment to escape to in Venice. For her friends and husband, this sets off a chain of events that nobody expected. But will anyone come clean? The good: Sharp satire and interesting characters. The not-so-good: I was under the illusion this was a political novel... Continue Reading →
2020 seems to be the year that never ends – but don’t wish it away just yet, because today is my birthday! This year, instead of choosing ‘top’ books I’m making a list of books that I read that left a lasting impression. Given that I read 20+ books more than 2019, that’s not an... Continue Reading →
In brief: A young woman is looking for a new job after a bad experience. An easy job, one that requires no reading, maybe at a desk, maybe outside. As she tries new jobs, she realises a job is about caring and meaning, not easiness. The good: Fun, quirky and sweet. The not-so-good: Left me... Continue Reading →
In brief: Tina, her best friend and her dysfunctional family are off to India for a wedding. During the week of celebrations, her whole family will have a number of revelations. The good: It’s witty and wonderfully satirical. The not-so-good: This is more character than plot driven. Why I chose it: Sounded like fun. Thanks... Continue Reading →
A busy week – I think I’ve spent most of it in front on the computer tying and clicking. So it was lovely to have some new books delivered right to my door (and on the weekend too!). Destination Wedding by Diksha Basu finds Tina on her way to India to attend her cousin’s wedding.... Continue Reading →
In brief: Ryan and Emily seem to have it all, which Emily is sure is due to their open marriage and its rules. But then Ada arrives and Ryan falls in love, while Ada becomes a friend to Emily. Who will win Ada's affection? The good: It's a fascinating, complex look at human nature. The... Continue Reading →
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