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10 Benefits of Reviewing Books

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Reviewing books is the real deal, let’s face it. Here are 10 reasons why it’s so great.

‘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.

What’s on the Outside Counts Too

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The physicality of books and the sensorial experience they offer as objects sets them apart from other written media. This is why.

‘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.

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.

‘We Could Be Heroes’ Is A Refreshing Superhero Reboot

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This book didn’t do anything I expected it to (well, except that one thing) One of my day jobs is teaching a first-year writing course to college students. A perk of this gig is that I’m able to choose the theme for my section, and for the past three years, I’ve taught some version ofContinue reading “‘We Could Be Heroes’ Is A Refreshing Superhero Reboot”