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Rediscovering Love: Second Chances in Rowell’s Slow Dance
Second chance love in Nebraska by the author of Eleanor and Park. Genre: Romance Pages: 412 First published: 2024 Original language: English The plot: Shiloh and Cary meet as teenagers and begin a life-long friendship, that both knows has the potential to blossom into something more, but neither quite gets around to pursuing. When a… Continue reading
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The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley
Upper class partner swapping in wartime London. Genre: Family drama / Fiction Pages: 336 First published: 1984 Original language: English The plot: Mary Wesley’s landmark 1984 novel begins on the aforementioned Camomile Lawn, in the south of Cornwall, the summer before World War II breaks out. There, five cousins gather at their aunt’s house for… Continue reading
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The Great Debate : Print Books vs Ebooks
I love my Kindle. Let’s start with that. It’s light, it holds thousands of books, and is far more convenient that storing the same amount of books in my home. But recently I’ve been struggling with sleep and my mental health. In an effort to combat this, I’ve been taking steps to reduce my exposure… Continue reading
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The Girl With The Louding Voice by Abi Dare
A powerful tale of strength and courage. Genre : Fiction / Drama Pages: 312 First published: 2020 Original language: English The plot: Adunni is young girl living in Ikati, Nigeria, who aspires to an education. Sold into marriage by her father to a much older man, she is repeatedly raped but finds comfort and friendship… Continue reading
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The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
So good I read it in hardback. Genre: Fiction / drama Pages: 352 First published: 2020 Original language: English The plot: Two twin sisters mysteriously disappear from Mallard, Louisiana. Many years later, one sister, Desiree, returns with her young daughter, having become separated from her sister years before. Their lives have taken very different paths,… Continue reading
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4 Self-Help Books Without Fluff
Four self-help books that aren’t terrible. Confession time: I don’t like self-help books. I’m old fashioned and prefer to manage my mental health myself, without anonymous advice. I find many self-help books to be filled with flowery, unhelpful language that bears no resemblance to my life, let alone anything will help me to mend it.… Continue reading
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5 Classic Novels for Beginners
If you’re new to classic novels, getting started can feel like a daunting task. Many readers aspire to read the classics, but it’s easy to be put off when you don’t know where to start. The archaic language of some texts can feel intimidating, the intricate plots and numerous characters more so. Fortunately, I’m an… Continue reading
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Reading For Mental Health
On World Book Day, let’s look at why reading is great for mental health. If you struggle with your mental health, you’ll know that it rarely follows a straight line. It curves, dips, twists and for some people, doesn’t follow a specific pattern. Staying ahead of its twists and turns is a constant battle, and… Continue reading
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How To Read on a Budget
In a world where costs are rising sharply, and more people than ever are struggling financially, I’m often asked how I can afford to read. It’s a fair question. I believe that everyone should be able to enjoy reading for pleasure. Reading is so important for our mental health and wellbeing, helps us to relax… Continue reading
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Everything Everything by Nicola Yoon
First love and self discovery on SCID row. Genre : Young AdultPages : 320Format : PaperbackFirst published : 2017Original Language: EnglishStart date: 8th Feb 2025End date: 14th Feb 2025 The plot: Maddie suffers from SCID (severe combined autoimmune deficiency). That means she is allergic to everything – anything, include things most of us take for… Continue reading
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