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By Marie Aubert. Ida, a 40-year-old single woman, joins her extended family on a holiday to celebrate her mother's 65th birthday. Alongside them are her mother's boyfriend, sister, brother-in-law, and his daughter. Ida harbours jealousy towards her sister, particularly when she announces her pregnancy after years
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By Anne Berest. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "For almost forty years, I have tried to draw a shape that resembles me, but without success. Today, though, I can connect those disparate dots. I can see, in the constellation of fragments scattered over the page, a silhouette in which I recognise myself at last:
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By Rosalind Stopps. Content Warning - Grief and Loss, Child Endangerment, Racism, Threats of Violence. Virginia Lane, grieving the recent loss of her beloved husband Jed, seeks solitude in her quiet home. However, her mourning is interrupted by concerns for her young neighbor, Ocean. Despite her deep sorrow, Virginia'
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By Heather Morris. In Stories of Hope, Heather Morris takes us on an inspirational journey through some of the defining experiences of her life, including her profound friendship with Lale Sokolov, the tattooist at Auschwitz-Birkenau and the inspiration for her bestselling novel. Heather Morris is an incredible writer, and The
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By Lilla Bölecz and Balázs Tátrai. The Book of Forgotten Witches is a meticulously crafted hardcover collection that delves into the rich folklore and captivating stories of legendary and historical witches from around the globe. This edition features over 80 stunning, evocative illustrations, making it the perfect gift for those
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Welcome to this week’s comprehensive roundup of posts from this week! In this handpicked selection, you'll find detailed summaries, insightful reviews, and key information about each post from the week. I've included direct links and purchasing options to help you easily find and acquire anything
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A celebration of some newly self-published books by authors! Since I started my book account in 2020, I’ve made significant progress. Now, with my website, I’m thrilled to explore the incredible opportunities that have come my way. Through networking and attending various events, I’ve gained insight into
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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
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By Edna O'Brien. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Content Warning - Abduction, Kidnapping, Sexual Violence, Rape, Physical Abuse, Torture, Psychological Trauma, Terrorism, Forced Marriage, Child Exploitation. On April 14, 2014, 276 young girls were abducted from their school by the extremist terrorist organisation Boko Haram. The news horrified the world, yet the international
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By Kara L. Zajac. Kara L. Zajac’s memoir, The Significance of Curly Hair: A Loving Memoir of Life and Loss, beautifully captures the profound and enduring bond between a granddaughter and her grandmother, Gram. This deeply personal narrative explores the impact of Gram's presence and the enduring
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By Donna Alam. A runaway bride finds herself in the unexpected company of her cheating fiancé's business rival. Driven by a thirst for revenge, Oliver sees an opportunity, while Evie desperately needs a new plan to secure her visa. The path to love is never easy, especially when
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By Jojo Moyes. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Paris is always a good idea". Nell is twenty-six and has never been to Paris. She's never even been on a romantic weekend away--to anywhere--before. Traveling abroad isn't really her thing. But when Nell's boyfriend fails to show up