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‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ Is A Masterclass In Nature Writing

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Let yourself transported to the fishing village of Barkley Cove in Delia Owens’s acclaimed novel.

‘Hot British Boyfriend’ Made Me Relive My Teenage Years

Vicariously studying abroad and making bad romantic choices all over again.

Michael Rosen’s ‘Many Different Kinds of Love’ Is Essential Pandemic Reading

Did I really want to read about the pandemic during the pandemic? Like many, reading is an escape for me, so in the middle of a pandemic this book didn’t immediately attract me.

‘The Manningtree Witches’ Changes The Way We Think About Women

This debut explores how society alienates women. Find out more about the story here!

‘Ariadne’ Gives Voice to Women Suffering for Men’s Misdeeds

This Greek myth retelling gives a voice to the heroine Ariadne. Warning: don’t read this book in one day. Here’s why.

‘People We Meet on Vacation’ Was Not the Book I Expected

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In fact, this romance was even better. Find out how the friends-to-lovers trope made it a great read.

‘Merging the Drift’ by Tom Bray Offers a Refreshing Commentary on Death

This debut is not to be missed. Find out how Tom Bray explores death and trauma and why you should not hesitate to approach these dark themes.

‘Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982’ Made Me Realise I Was Wrong About Misogyny

If you also think you haven’t been the victim of gender prejudice, this book will help you see the truth.

Falling in Love With ‘How Not To Fall In Love’

In need of cheering up? This book will do just that, in its heart-warming story about love and friendship.

‘There’s No Such Thing As An Easy Job’ Explores How Work Defines Our Lives

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I never imagined reading about odd jobs would be so fascinating. As many of us transition away from working at home and the elusive phrase “work-life balance” looms in the rear-view mirror, it felt all too real to read about a person we get to know almost entirely through her working life.