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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 Amy Liptrot. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I needed to get away. I wanted an adult life, restaurants, sexiness, conversation and art. I wanted to meet new people who didn’t know old things about me.” I read this whilst on holiday in Fuerteventura, this is a great book for sun, sea, sand and
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A special delivery straight from Canongate this week! This week is a special edition of book mail as it is all about the fabulous author - Kate Grenville! I can't wait to delve into these books and share my thoughts through reviews! The Secret River by Kate Grenville:
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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, a huge thank you to
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By Onyeka Nwelue. Set in 1967 during the brutal Biafran genocide, this gripping and heart-wrenching narrative follows the journey of Ngozika, a young Igbo widow. Confronted with unimaginable brutality and violence, she is determined to protect her twin children amidst the chaos and devastation of war. In her quest for
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By Aliya Ali-Afzal. Content warning - Single parenting, absentee father. "When your life has not gone according to plan from an early age, you live in fear of it happening again, and because you know things can go wrong, you prepare yourself by mentally always being ready for the
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By Zen Cho. Zen Cho’s collection Spirits Abroad offers a vivid exploration of Malaysian and Southeast Asian culture. Each story is deeply rooted in the rich cultural and mythological tapestry of Malaysia, which includes indigenous Malay, Chinese, Indian, and colonial influences. The varied tales often share a subtle connection
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A special delivery straight from Canongate Books this week! I can't wait to delve into these books and share my thoughts through reviews! An Abundance of Wild Roses by Feryal Ali-Gauhar: Set in a remote mountain village in Pakistan, An Abundance of Wild Roses weaves a tapestry of
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By Chris Broad. **Shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year** Abroad In Japan charts a decade of Chris’ life as a Brit trying to assimilate into life in Japan as he unravels the wonders and eccentricities of one of the world's most mysterious cultures. Spanning ten years and
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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, a huge thank you to
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By Archana Maniar. Content warning - Racism and Poverty. ⏳A devastating drought. ⌛️A city ripe with secrets. ⏳A family with a past just waiting to be discovered. In the bustling streets of LA, Shyamala Mehta's life feels like a series of disappointments: * Undervalued at work * Freshly single * Constantly
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By Eva Asprakis. This deeply character-driven novel centres around the lives of Androulla and Giannis against the backdrop of Cyprus. It delves into weighty themes such as PCOS, marriage, relationships, and self-identity, offering a poignant exploration of personal struggles and triumphs. The author's intimate portrayal of these themes