Fiction
By T.J. Klune. We Burned So Bright is a tender, reflective, and quietly devastating book that explores love, memory, and what it means to live a life that matters when time is running out. The story follows Don and Rodney, a married couple in their seventies who have spent
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By Sarah J. Daley. The Violently Departed is a dark, atmospheric book that blends supernatural mystery with sharp character dynamics and a gripping investigation at its core. The story follows Hero Viridian, a half demon and former nun turned investigator, who is pulled into a chilling case when a missing
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By Elin Hilderbrand. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Natural Selection is a quick, engaging, and surprisingly layered story that blends travel, self discovery, and a touch of mystery into a thoroughly enjoyable read. Sophia Othonos believes she has finally found a genuinely good partner after a run of disappointing relationships. When her new boyfriend suggests
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By Stephanie Meyer. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “About three things I was absolutely positive. First, Edward was a vampire. Second, there was a part of him-and I didn’t know how potent that part might be-that thirsted for my blood. And third, I was unconditionally and irrevocably in love with him.” Re reading Twilight
Non-Fiction
By Marcus Vale. Ancient Wealth: Timeless Lessons on Money, Discipline, and Building Lasting Prosperity is a clear and practical guide that focuses on the core principles of money rather than quick fixes or modern trends. The book looks back to ancient civilisations such as Egypt, Babylon, Greece, and Rome, exploring
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By Megan Avery Heart Racer is a fun, sharp, and genuinely charming romance that blends academic ambition with competitive sport in a way that feels fresh, light, and completely addictive. Keely, a driven biochemistry major, has her future meticulously planned. Every step of the next five years is mapped out
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By Kritika H. Rao. The Divine Dancers Series by Kritika H. Rao has just arrived, and this might be one of the most visually stunning and exciting pieces of book mail I have received in a while. From the moment I opened the parcel, I could tell this was going
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By Joe Hill. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “They weren’t alone. None of them. When you die, you aren’t alone. They’re always there, at the end, to collect you.” Ushers is a clever, eerie short story that explores fate, survival, and the unsettling possibility that escaping death might not be a matter
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By Fran Fabriczki. Porcupines is a thoughtful and quietly powerful book that explores motherhood, identity, and the complicated bonds that hold families together, even when shaped by secrets. Set across Budapest, Washington DC, and Los Angeles, the story follows Sonia, a fiercely independent single mother, and her daughter Mila. Their
Non-Fiction
By Jonathan Tepper. Shooting Up by Jonathan Tepper is a powerful and deeply moving memoir that explores childhood, faith, addiction, and the extraordinary impact of compassion. Raised in Madrid during the 1980s, Jonathan Tepper grew up in San Blas, a neighbourhood that carried the devastating scars of heroin addiction and
Theatre
The Alhambra Theatre. This week, I was lucky enough to be invited to attend the Press Night for Waitress at the Alhambra Theatre in Bradford. A special thank you to Philippa for this invitation. After a conversation a few weeks ago, where she spoke so highly of the show and
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By Anna Pattle. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Ascension of Greenville by Anna Pattle is a short but intriguing novella that explores cult dynamics, fear, and the ways belief systems can be used to control entire communities. Set in Greenville, Utah, the story centres around the Septosect, a religious cult led by the authoritative