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By Kirsten Miller. Lulu Dean's Little Library of Banned Books is a sharp and entertaining satire that aims at censorship, small-town politics and the power of literature. Set in the tight-knit community of Troy, Georgia, the book follows the long-standing feud between Beverly Underwood and her rival, Lula
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The Alhambra Theatre. This week, I was lucky enough to be invited to attend the Press Night for &Juliet at the Alhambra Theatre in Bradford. A special thank you to Emma for this invitation. Attending the press night of &Juliet at the Alhambra Theatre in Bradford was nothing
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By Dylin Hardcastle. The first love of a teenage girl is a force unto itself, but when that love is for her best friend, the stakes become even higher. Set in Newcastle, Australia, in 1972, A Language of Limbs explores the heart-wrenching choice between embracing desire or suppressing it, between
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By Kay Sohini. This Beautiful, Ridiculous City is an evocative and deeply personal graphic book that explores the complex relationship between a person and a place. Through rich visuals and introspective narration, Sohini captures the intoxicating pull of a metropolis, the way a city can consume, challenge and ultimately shape
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In this carefully curated selection, you'll find detailed summaries, insightful reviews, and key details about each post from the week. I've included direct links and purchasing options to help you easily locate and acquire anything that interests you. If any post sparks your curiosity or you
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By Michael Donkor. A stunning new paperback edition of Grow Where They Fall has arrived! This deeply moving book follows Kwame Akromah, a Ghanaian British protagonist navigating identity, belonging and self-determination in South London. Spanning 1997 to 2018, Grow Where They Fall follows Kwame at two pivotal stages—first as
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By Deborah Harkness. ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 “Everyone in the family knew that the quickest way to soothe my ruffled feathers was to put a book in one of my hands and a cup of tea in the other.” As a long-time fan of the All Souls series, including the TV show, I
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By L.M. Chilton. Are you ready for a fresh and exciting read? Look no further than Everyone in the group chat dies by L.M. Chilton. This book follows Kirby Cornell as she desperately needs a break from everything. Her flat in the sleepy town of Crowhurst is falling
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This week's round-up of beautiful book mail! I'm excited to begin sharing a roundup of the book mail I've received recently. I can't wait to delve into these books and share my thoughts through reviews! As always, thank you to all the
2025
In this carefully curated selection, you'll find detailed summaries, insightful reviews, and key details about each post from the week. I've included direct links and purchasing options to help you easily locate and acquire anything that interests you. If any post sparks your curiosity or you
Fiction
By Stephen May. Green Ink offers a captivating reimagining of one of the most mysterious episodes in early 20th-century British political history. Set during a weekend at Chequers, Prime Minister David Lloyd George is preoccupied with the impending scandal surrounding his involvement in the sale of public honours, a secret
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By K.L. Walther. While We’re Young is a vibrant and heartfelt contemporary YA romance that blends nostalgia, adventure, and the complexities of friendship and love. Inspired by the 80s classic Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, this book delivers an irresistible mix of fun, chaos, and deep emotion. Set