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By Beth Macy. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Only one in ten addicted Americans gets any treatment at all for his or her substance use disorder” The word "Dopesick" refers to the sickness that a drug addict experiences when they are coming down off their drug of choice. This is the point in
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By Onyeka Nwelue. Set in 1967 during the brutal Biafran genocide, this gripping and heart-wrenching narrative follows the journey of Ngozika, a young Igbo widow. Confronted with unimaginable brutality and violence, she is determined to protect her twin children amidst the chaos and devastation of war. In her quest for
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By Roxan Burley Presenting the highly anticipated second instalment in Roxan Burley's captivating Equal Rise series, this instalment blends elements of fantasy and dystopia seamlessly. 🖤 A bond accepted. 🖤 An oath sworn. 🖤 Three lives intrinsically linked, seeking a better future. But can they maintain what they started? Shattering the
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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, a huge thank you to
Theatre
The Alhambra Theatre On Tuesday, I had the pleasure of attending the press night for Frankie Goes to Bollywood at the Alhambra Theatre, invited by the lovely Leanne for the press launch event. This vibrant theatrical production masterfully combines dazzling costumes, powerful vocals, and a compelling message of female empowerment,
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By Kate Lister. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Vulvas aren’t dainty. They can eat a penis and push out a baby.” A Curious History of Sex is a fascinating and comprehensive exploration of the cultural, social, and historical aspects of human sexuality. Kate takes readers on a captivating journey through time, shedding light on
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By Aliya Ali-Afzal. Content warning - Single parenting, absentee father. "When your life has not gone according to plan from an early age, you live in fear of it happening again, and because you know things can go wrong, you prepare yourself by mentally always being ready for the
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By Francesca Segal. Charlotte is on her way to Tuga de Oro, a small island in the South Atlantic, to study the endangered Gold Coin Tortoises. During the journey, she suffers from severe seasickness and is attended to by Dan, who is returning to Tuga after 15 years in the
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By Shaun Usher. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “One has to learn how to distinguish real gold from tinsel. It is hard because tinsel sometimes glitters so dazzlingly”. In Letters of Note: Mothers, Shaun Usher gathers together exceptional missives by and to mothers, celebrating the joy and grief, humour and frustration, wisdom and sacrifice the
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By Zen Cho. Zen Cho’s collection Spirits Abroad offers a vivid exploration of Malaysian and Southeast Asian culture. Each story is deeply rooted in the rich cultural and mythological tapestry of Malaysia, which includes indigenous Malay, Chinese, Indian, and colonial influences. The varied tales often share a subtle connection
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By Oyinkan Braithwaite. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “The most loving parents and relatives murder with smiles on their faces. They force us to destroy the person we are: a subtle kind of murder.” My Sister, the Serial Killer had been on my radar for quite some time due to the hype around it but
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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, a huge thank you to