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Hand holding "Held" by Anne Michaels, a red book with white text. Background shows colorful bookshelves. Booker Prize 2024 longlisted.

Hand holding "Held" by Anne Michaels, a red book with white text. Background shows colorful bookshelves. Booker Prize 2024 longlisted.

Held 🤍

By Anne Michaels

The_Secret_Bookreview

Jan 31 min read

Hand holds a green-and-white striped book titled "The Unrepentant Short Stories" by Sharmini Aphrodite. Bookshelf with colorful spines in background.

Hand holds a green-and-white striped book titled "The Unrepentant Short Stories" by Sharmini Aphrodite. Bookshelf with colorful spines in background.

The Unrepentant: Short Stories 💚🤍

By Sharmini Aphrodite.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Dec 8, 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

A hand holds the book Chilling Childlore along with a Silver Thistle Press card, in front of a bookshelf with colourful spines. The eerie blue cover art featuring moonlight and a shadowy room is clearly visible.

A hand holds the book Chilling Childlore along with a Silver Thistle Press card, in front of a bookshelf with colourful spines. The eerie blue cover art featuring moonlight and a shadowy room is clearly visible.

Chilling Childlore: Ten Twisted Childhood Tales 🧟‍♀️

By Victoria Williamson.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Nov 10, 20251 min read

A hand holds a pink book titled "Want" by Gillian Anderson against a blurred green field and cloudy sky, conveying a calm outdoor setting.

A hand holds a pink book titled "Want" by Gillian Anderson against a blurred green field and cloudy sky, conveying a calm outdoor setting.

Want 💋

By Anonymous but collected by Gillian Anderson.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Oct 18, 20252 min read

Hand holding a tablet displaying the book cover "JOHAN" by Lola Akinmade, featuring a snail, against a colorful bookshelf background.

Hand holding a tablet displaying the book cover "JOHAN" by Lola Akinmade, featuring a snail, against a colorful bookshelf background.

JOHAN 🐚

By Lola Akinmade Åkerström.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Sep 16, 20252 min read

Book Mail Round-Up 💌

Book Mail Round-Up 💌

Book Mail Round-Up 💌

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

The_Secret_Bookreview

Jul 28, 20254 min read

The book held up in front of a bookcase filled with books.

The book held up in front of a bookcase filled with books.

Barcelona 🇪🇸🌞

By Mary Costello.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Jul 12, 20252 min read

Foster 🤍

Foster 🤍

Foster 🤍

By Claire Keegan.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Apr 26, 20252 min read

Book Mail Round-Up 💌

Book Mail Round-Up 💌

Book Mail Round-Up 💌

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

The_Secret_Bookreview

Apr 7, 20254 min read

Book Mail Round-Up 💌

Book Mail Round-Up 💌

Book Mail Round-Up 💌

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

The_Secret_Bookreview

Mar 10, 20253 min read

Book Mail Round-Up 💌

Book Mail Round-Up 💌

Book Mail Round-Up 💌

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

The_Secret_Bookreview

Feb 18, 20253 min read

A Kind of Madness 🐍

A Kind of Madness 🐍

A Kind of Madness 🐍

By Uche Okonkwo.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Jan 27, 20252 min read

Madame Sosostris & the Festival for the Broken-Hearted 💔

Madame Sosostris & the Festival for the Broken-Hearted 💔

Madame Sosostris & the Festival for the Broken-Hearted 💔

By Ben Okri.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Dec 16, 20242 min read

The Party ✨

The Party ✨

The Party ✨

By Tessa Hadley.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Nov 13, 20241 min read

Paris For One 🇫🇷

Paris For One 🇫🇷

Paris For One 🇫🇷

By Jojo Moyes.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Aug 19, 20242 min read

The Boy in the Iron Box

The Boy in the Iron Box

The Boy in the Iron Box

By Guillermo Del Toro.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Jul 27, 20241 min read

Hand holding a book titled "Spirits Abroad" by Zen Cho, featuring a red dragon on the cover. Background shows colorful, blurred bookshelves.

Hand holding a book titled "Spirits Abroad" by Zen Cho, featuring a red dragon on the cover. Background shows colorful, blurred bookshelves.

Spirits Abroad 🐉

By Zen Cho.

The_Secret_Bookreview

Jun 17, 20241 min read

Book Mail Round-Up 💌

Book Mail Round-Up 💌

Book Mail Round-Up 💌

A special delivery straight from Canongate Books this week!

The_Secret_Bookreview

Jun 6, 20242 min read

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