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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.

‘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”

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!

‘A Touch of Death’ Reminded Me Why I Love Dystopias

A Touch of Death takes place 1000 years in the future, under a totalitarian kingdom that uses fear and walls to keep its people in, safe from the horrors that lurk in the Outlands. This is why I enjoyed it.

How the Sequel Outshined Its Predecessor

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Find out what readers are looking for in a good mystery and why Elly Griffiths’s first book in her ‘Magic Men’ series was not as good as the first one.

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: A Heart-Breaking Story About Finding the Right Path in Life

The Seven husbands of Evelyn Hugo is the best book I have ever read. Taylor Jenkins Reid is known for her amazing characters and real stories. This is how Evelyn’s story moved me to pieces.

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.