Fiction
By Ayobami Adebayo. You may recognise the author, Ayobami Adebayo, from her book, A Spell of Good Things. This new book - Stay With Me - is just as good. This narrative revolves around the lives of Yejide and Akin, a Nigerian couple whose union traces its roots back to
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By Suchen Christine Lim. Upon the passing of the renowned cross-dressing Cantonese opera singer, Chan Kam Foong, her secret journal becomes an inheritance for her granddaughter, Xiu Yin, who works as an archival officer at the Singapore National Archives. Delving into the pages of the journal, Xiu Yin unfolds the
Non-Fiction
By Haruki Murakami. Haruki Murakami, the bestselling Japanese author known for his elusive nature, steps into the spotlight in this collection of essays. Addressing various aspects of writing, literature awards, and the challenges faced by novelists, Murakami provides an honest and authentic glimpse into his world. Written in an approachable
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By Meihan Boey. In the 1890s in Singapore, the formidable Miss Leda Cassidy arrives as the paid companion to Sarah Jane Bendemeer. The Bendemeer family is under the ominous influence of Southeast Asia's most terrifying hantu. However, Miss Cassidy is not just an ordinary companion; she has faced
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By Ayòbámi Adébáyò. A Spell of Good Things is a poignant novel by Ayòbámi Adébáyò, set in contemporary Nigeria. The story revolves around Wúràolá, a junior doctor from a wealthy background, and Eniolá, a schoolboy and apprentice tailor grappling with his family's descent into poverty. As Wúràolá contends
Non-Fiction
On a very wet, and windy, storm 47699753 of the year so far, I was lucky enough to receive the most amazing book mail from Canongate! Here is a summary of each book that I have kindly been sent! There is also a section on my Amazon Store Front for
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On a very wet, and windy, storm 47699753 of the year so far, I was lucky enough to receive the most amazing book mail from - Europa Editions UK. Here is a summary of each but that I have kindly been sent! A huge thank you to Daniela who has
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By Aube Rey Lescure. River East, River West is primarily narrated from the perspective of teenage Alva. The story unfolds as she grapples with her discontentment at a propaganda-influenced school, yearning to attend the American School instead. Simultaneously, she faces challenges in accepting her mother's relationship with the
Fiction
By Rin Usami. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ “In the same way that a night of sleep put wrinkles in a bedsheet, just being alive took a toll.” Idol, Burning is a short, unusual story. It is around 100 pages in length and is based on a short period of time, it does lack the
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This month is like Christmas has come early! Canongate Books have sent out book mail from their latest newsletter and I am buzzing with excitement! Below is a summary of each book! I’m so excited to give these a read, thank you so much to all the authors tagged
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By Nolwenn Le Blevennec. "Because, when life subjects you to the same pain again and again, discovering it's your own fault is unbearable" This tale delves into the complexities of two affairs. In As The Eagle Flies, the protagonist has shared her life with Igor for