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Lady In Waiting by Lady Anne Glenconner
The plot: What might happen if your life involved coronations, exotic travel, aristocrats and a front row seat at some of the most extraordinary moments in the history of modern Britain? Welcome to Lady Anne Glenconner’s world. Strap yourselves in, it is one hell of a ride. In this book, Lady Anne tells the story… Continue reading
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Modern Classic Monday: Beloved by Toni Morrison
The plot: Sethe is a formerly enslaved woman living in Ohio with her daughter, Denver, and haunted by a past that simply refuses to remain buried. When a mysterious young woman named Beloved arrives, memories of the past begin to resurface, forcing Sethe and those around her to confront the devastating legacy of slavery. Beloved… Continue reading
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Author Spotlight : Toni Morrison
Few writers have shaped modern literature like Toni Morrison. I discovered her at university, and it is fair to say her work shocked me to my core. With her lyrical prose, unforgettable characters and fearless exploration of history, identity and community, Morrison created novels that are both deeply personal and universal. Who was Toni Morrison?… Continue reading
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Modern Classic Monday: Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
The plot: You’d be forgiven for thinking that this book is a gentle coming of age story, set in the English countryside. Kathy, Tommy and Ruth grow up together at Hailsham, a boarding school that seems idyllic but hides a most unsettling secret. As the friends grow up, the truth about their lives – and… Continue reading
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The Classics Collection : Tess of the D’Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy
Yesterday we explored the life and works of Thomas Hardy. Today, let’s take a closer look at my favorite of his novels, Tess of the D’Urbervilles. The plot: On the surface, Tess is a story about a young woman whose life is transformed by the discovery that she may be descended from a prominent local… Continue reading
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Author Spotlight: Thomas Hardy
In the authors of my life, Thomas Hardy stands out as one who shaped the way I read today. Let’s take a look at his life and work. Who was Thomas Hardy? Thomas Hardy (1840 – 1928) was an English novelist and poet, whose name in the UK is synonymous with the landscapes of rural… Continue reading
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Good Material by Dolly Alderton
Genre: Romantic Comedy (apparently) Pages: 352 First published: 2024 Original language: English The plot: Andy Dawson is 35, and a moderately successful stand-up comedian. He’s also recently single, after his girlfriend of four years, Jen, has decided that their relationship is over. Andy regards this decision less as a fact, and more as an irritating… Continue reading
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Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors
Genre: Family Drama Pages: 352 First published: 2024 Original language: English The plot: Three sisters, devastated after the death of their much-loved fourth sister, return home to New York to stop the sale of their childhood home. They are each exceptionally different. Avery is a lawyer, response and straight-laced, living in London with her wife.… Continue reading
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5 Coming of Age Stories
Coming of age stories – characterised by a lead character who experiences a life-changing event, that transforms them into the person they will become – are incredibly popular. That’s because they are relatable! Many of us have experienced events that shaped us. Whether it was first love (or first heartbreak), the discovery of a family… Continue reading
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Dominicana by Angie Cruz
A vital, vivid portrait of the immigrant experience. Genre: Drama Pages: 319 First published: 2019 Original language: English The plot: 15 year old Ana Cancion reluctantly accepts a marriage proposal from Juan Ruiz, a man twice her age whom she does not love. She accepts because he has promised to take her to New York… Continue reading
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