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Books held in hand before a colorful bookshelf; titles include A Stranger in Corfu and Our Numbered Bones. Cozy reading room ambiance.

Books held in hand before a colorful bookshelf; titles include A Stranger in Corfu and Our Numbered Bones. Cozy reading room ambiance.

Canongate Book Mail 💌

This month, I was thrilled to receive a special delivery of Canongate Book Mail!

The_Secret_Bookreview

Mar 251 min read

Hand holding a yellow book titled "Minor Black Figures" by Brandon Taylor, in a colorful bookstore setting.

Hand holding a yellow book titled "Minor Black Figures" by Brandon Taylor, in a colorful bookstore setting.

Minor Black Figures 🖤

By Brandon Taylor.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Mar 192 min read

Hand holds "Dandelion is Dead" by Rosie Storey. Cover shows a woman in a flower field. Background: colorful books on shelves.

Hand holds "Dandelion is Dead" by Rosie Storey. Cover shows a woman in a flower field. Background: colorful books on shelves.

Dandelion is Dead 🌼

By Rosie Storey.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Mar 102 min read

Hand holding a red book titled Sucker Fish against a blurred bookshelf. Text defines it as an animal identified by what it clings to.

Hand holding a red book titled Sucker Fish against a blurred bookshelf. Text defines it as an animal identified by what it clings to.

Suckerfish 🐡

By Ashani Lewis.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Mar 92 min read

Hand holding a red and green book titled "The Cut Line" by Carolina Pihelgas, in front of a colorful patterned bookshelf.

Hand holding a red and green book titled "The Cut Line" by Carolina Pihelgas, in front of a colorful patterned bookshelf.

The Cut Line 🌿

By Carolina Pihelgas.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Mar 32 min read

Hand holding book with orange cover titled "Slags." Woman on cover smokes. Background: colorful bookshelf. Moods: playful, rebellious.

Hand holding book with orange cover titled "Slags." Woman on cover smokes. Background: colorful bookshelf. Moods: playful, rebellious.

Slags 🚬

By Emma Jane Unsworth.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Feb 252 min read

A hand holds a green and yellow book with the title "Everyone Thinks They Know What Happened" against a background of colorful bookshelves.

A hand holds a green and yellow book with the title "Everyone Thinks They Know What Happened" against a background of colorful bookshelves.

Good People 💚

By Patmeena Sabit.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Feb 152 min read

A hand holds a yellow book titled "Wreck" by Catherine Newman. The book shows a painting with groceries. Blurred colorful books in the background.

A hand holds a yellow book titled "Wreck" by Catherine Newman. The book shows a painting with groceries. Blurred colorful books in the background.

Wreck 🏡

By Catherine Newman.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Feb 62 min read

Three books displayed against colorful shelves: "Sunrise on the Reaping," "Lessons in Chemistry," and "Twisted Games" on a tablet.

Three books displayed against colorful shelves: "Sunrise on the Reaping," "Lessons in Chemistry," and "Twisted Games" on a tablet.

Books of the Year 2025 👑

Top three books of 2025!

The_Secret_Bookreview

Dec 31, 20252 min read

Hand holding the book "Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus against a bookshelf. Cover features a vintage TV illustration and vibrant colors.

Hand holding the book "Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus against a bookshelf. Cover features a vintage TV illustration and vibrant colors.

Lessons In Chemistry 🧪

By Bonnie Garmus.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Dec 18, 20252 min read

Hand holds "Borderline Fiction" book by Derek Owusu. Bold red and black design with a silhouette. Bookshelf background with colorful spines.

Hand holds "Borderline Fiction" book by Derek Owusu. Bold red and black design with a silhouette. Bookshelf background with colorful spines.

Canongate Book Mail 💌

This week, I was thrilled to receive a special delivery of book mail—all from the incredible Canongate Books!

The_Secret_Bookreview

Dec 16, 20252 min read

A hand holds a book titled "Work Horse" by Caroline Palmer, wrapped with a red ribbon and badge, against a colorful bookshelf backdrop.

A hand holds a book titled "Work Horse" by Caroline Palmer, wrapped with a red ribbon and badge, against a colorful bookshelf backdrop.

Book Mail Round-Up 💌

This week's round-up of beautiful book mail!

The_Secret_Bookreview

Nov 30, 20253 min read

Hand holding a book titled "The Cracks We Bear" by Catalina Infante, against a grassy field and blue sky. Text includes "advance uncorrected proof."

Hand holding a book titled "The Cracks We Bear" by Catalina Infante, against a grassy field and blue sky. Text includes "advance uncorrected proof."

The Cracks We Bear 🤱🏽

By Catalina Infante Beovic.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Nov 29, 20252 min read

Hand holds a red book with a mountain and fox illustration. Quote says, "I would like to see it all before the world ends... that's why I'm here." Bookshelf blurred in background.

Hand holds a red book with a mountain and fox illustration. Quote says, "I would like to see it all before the world ends... that's why I'm here." Bookshelf blurred in background.

A Love Story from the End of the World: Stories 🌍♥️

By Juhea Kim.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Nov 28, 20252 min read

A hand holds a book titled "All That Dies in April" by Mariana Travacio, against a blurry outdoor backdrop. Text notes it's an advance proof.

A hand holds a book titled "All That Dies in April" by Mariana Travacio, against a blurry outdoor backdrop. Text notes it's an advance proof.

All That Dies In April 🏜️

By Mariana Travacio.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Nov 22, 20252 min read

A hand holds a book titled "The Boyhood of Cain" by Michael Amherst against a bright, grassy background and clear blue sky.

A hand holds a book titled "The Boyhood of Cain" by Michael Amherst against a bright, grassy background and clear blue sky.

The Boyhood of Cain 🕊️

By Michael Amherst.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Nov 15, 20252 min read

Hand holding book "Alcatraz for the Rich" by Abi Harvey, showing a woman in a white dress with a champagne glass overlooking the sea. Bookshelf backdrop.

Hand holding book "Alcatraz for the Rich" by Abi Harvey, showing a woman in a white dress with a champagne glass overlooking the sea. Bookshelf backdrop.

Alcatraz For The Rich 💸

By Abi Harvey.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Nov 13, 20252 min read

Hand holds a book titled "The Time Hop Coffee Shop" by HaeRda Patrick, with a colorful cover. Bookshelves form the blurred background.

Hand holds a book titled "The Time Hop Coffee Shop" by HaeRda Patrick, with a colorful cover. Bookshelves form the blurred background.

Head of Zeus Book Mail 💌

This week, I was thrilled to receive a special delivery of book mail—all from the incredible Head of Zeus.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Oct 10, 20252 min read

Hand holding a book titled "PAN" by Michael Clune. Vivid colors and eyes on cover. Blurred bookshelf with colorful spines in the background.

Hand holding a book titled "PAN" by Michael Clune. Vivid colors and eyes on cover. Blurred bookshelf with colorful spines in the background.

Vintage Book Mail 💌

This week, I was thrilled to receive a special delivery of book mail—all from the incredible Vintage Books.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Oct 2, 20253 min read

Hand holding a blue book, "The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny" by Kiran Desai, in front of a blurred bookshelf background.

Hand holding a blue book, "The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny" by Kiran Desai, in front of a blurred bookshelf background.

The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny 🌚

By Kiran Desai.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Sep 29, 20252 min read

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