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5 Books by European Authors to Celebrate Europe Day and Spice Up Your TBR Pile

When was the last time you’ve checked your TBR pile and purposefully decided to diversify it? Here’s a list of books by European authors to add some variety to your reading list.

The Patriarchy in the Poetry Scene Stole My Biggest Passion

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It’s been four years since I last called myself a poet. Although I believe with all my heart that I will always be a poet, my 15-year-long career in the Romanian poetry scene came to a halt when I realised I was fighting windmills. And I just didn’t want to carry on anymore.

10 Exciting Book Releases Coming this May

These 10 new releases are coming this May. Are you ready? Coffee Time Reviews recommends two books for 5 popular genres and they all look so exciting!

Author Spotlight: ‘Your Life Is a Story’ Says Jordan Gross

Bestselling author and TEDx speaker Jordan Gross shares some unconventional tips to maximise your chances of getting a career in writing.

If Losing Control Scares You, Read ‘What Happens in Tomorrow World’

Cover image of 'What Happens in Tomorrow World?' by Jordan Gross on a beige background with a flower outline on the right

Uncertainty is a major and scary part of life. “What Happens in Tomorrow World?” was a wonderful surprise and made me re-think my coping strategies and attitudes to stress.

Junji Ito’s ‘Uzumaki’ is a Must-Read for Any Horror Fan

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Junji Ito’s ‘Uzumaki’ should be a classic for the horror genre, for its originality and disturbing imagery that keeps you in a trance throughout. Here’s why.

The ‘Brown Sisters’ Series by Talia Hibbert Spoke to All My Personal Quirks

I found myself in Chloe, Dani, and Eve in different ways, and it felt like the ‘i’-s and ‘t’-s in myself were finally dotted and crossed.

Introducing: Coffee Time Reviews

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I present to you: Coffee Time Reviews, a publication for pour-your-heart-out book reviews and any other kind of books-related content. This is why I launched it!

‘The Music of What Happens’: a Queer Love Story on How to Navigate Trauma

Book cover of The Music of What Happens by Bill Konigsberg, showing the two protagonists holding hands.

Bill Konigsberg’s “The Music of What Happens” is a moving and heart-breaking queer romance about the role of love in navigating trauma. You don’t have to identify with any of the characters to enjoy it and it changes a lot of perspectives on how to support someone who’s struggling.