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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

Lessons In Chemistry 🧪

By Bonnie Garmus.

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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.

Canongate Book Mail 💌

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

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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.

Book Mail Round-Up 💌

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

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Nov 30, 20253 min read

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.

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

By Juhea Kim.

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Nov 28, 20252 min read

All That Dies In April 🏜️

By Mariana Travacio.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Nov 22, 20252 min read

The Boyhood of Cain 🕊️

By Michael Amherst.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Nov 15, 20252 min read

Alcatraz For The Rich 💸

By Abi Harvey.

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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.

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.

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

The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny 🌚

By Kiran Desai.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Sep 29, 20252 min read

A hand holds a yellow book titled "Barbara Isn't Dying" by Alina Bronsky. Background shows a blurred bookshelf, setting a cozy library vibe.

Europa Editions Book Mail 💌

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

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Sep 25, 20253 min read

A hand holds the book "Her Many Faces" by Nicci Cloke in front of a blurred bookshelf. The book's cover is blue with pink accents.

Book Mail Round-Up 💌

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

The_Secret_Bookreview

Sep 22, 20253 min read

Hand holds a pink book titled "One Minute Away" with a sushi illustration, against a blurred bookshelf background.

Harper Collins Books Mail 💌

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

The_Secret_Bookreview

Sep 17, 20253 min read

JOHAN 🐚

By Lola Akinmade Åkerström.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Sep 16, 20252 min read

It Might Never Happen 💙

By Emily Slapper.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Sep 15, 20252 min read

A hand holds a green book titled "The Cracks We Bear" by Catalina Infante, set against a bookshelf of various novels.

World Editions Book Mail 💌

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

The_Secret_Bookreview

Sep 8, 20252 min read

Hand holds a black book with bold red text "YOU ARE NOT YOUR LIMITS" by Javeno Mclean. Background: blurred colorful bookshelf.

Book Mail Round-Up 💌

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

The_Secret_Bookreview

Sep 3, 20254 min read

Book held up against a backdrop of colourful books on a bookshelf.

Britannia Rises 🇬🇧

By Russell Dumper.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Aug 20, 20252 min read