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Me Before You by Jojo Moyes
Old-fashioned friendship-turned-romance with a bittersweet ending.
Apr 183 min read
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An Officer and A Spy by Robert Harris
A gripping, impeccably-crafted and poignant historical espionage novel about the Dreyfus Affair.
Mar 144 min read
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The Evolution of Everything by Matt Ridley
Interesting in the beginning but let down by the clumsy cherry-picking of data.
Jan 174 min read
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A Stain on the Silence by Andrew Taylor
Stuck in the no-man's land between being plot-driven and character-driven, this isn't Taylor's best work by far.
Dec 6, 20242 min read
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A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins
A slow burn murder mystery brimming with a host of unlikeable characters with reasons to kill.
Oct 25, 20243 min read
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10 Minutes 38 Seconds in this Strange World by Elif Shafak
Breaks your heart, then mends it in the glorious tradition of bitter-sweet stories.
Sep 27, 20243 min read
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The Lake of Dreams by Kim Edwards
The discovery of a packet of letters sets Lucy on a trail to unravel the mystery surrounding the life of an unacknowledged female ancestor.
Aug 30, 20243 min read
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Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson
A heart-warming golden romance drizzled with a sauce of social satire.
Jul 19, 20243 min read
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Less by Andrew Sean Greer
Follows in the footsteps of Eat, Pray, Love without the well-defined goals!
Jun 7, 20243 min read
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Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid
Fresh and pacy on the outside, thought-provoking and wise on the inside. This is a coming of age story with a difference.
Apr 26, 20243 min read
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Dollars and Sense by Dan Ariely and Jeff Kreisler
A humourous take on how we think about money matters and why it matters.
Apr 5, 20244 min read
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The Scent of Death by Andrew Taylor
A slow-burning historical crime novel set during the American Revolution that will have you turning pages late into the night.
Mar 8, 20244 min read
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Book Recommendations to Overcome a Reading Slump
Want to read more but your current book is a snoozefest? Find your next read here.
Feb 9, 20244 min read
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Beautiful World, Where are you by Sally Rooney
Lyrical and seasoned with intellectual and philosophical ideas but sorely lacking in genuine conflict.
Jan 19, 20246 min read
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The Best Books I Read this Year
I've had a tough time picking my favourites from the year gone by. I hope you find your favourite in the list.
Dec 22, 20233 min read
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Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek
Our biology, culture, and values shape effective leadership. Sinek illustrates how true leadership can turn the tables on tough times.
Nov 24, 20234 min read
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The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein
Read this novel for the narrator. #Goenzo
Nov 10, 20234 min read
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The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
If you're looking for an uplifting and easy read, you're in the right place. A bit predictable but engaging, nonetheless.
Oct 13, 20234 min read
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She who became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan
This historical fantasy novel about a peasant girl's battle to survive and persevere on the path to greatness is an absolute triumph.
Sep 22, 20236 min read
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Everything I never told you by Celeste Ng
A moving debut novel about the things we hide to keep the peace in our families while half-hoping that someone will see through the charade.
Sep 1, 20234 min read
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