Another book club read with "She Who Became The Sun" by Shelley Parker-Chan.
I had high hopes for this book, which weren't quite met. While I enjoyed the premise, some of the characters had potential but lacked depth, which prevented me from investing in the story as a whole.
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I had high hopes for this book, which weren't quite met. While I enjoyed the premise, some of the characters had potential but lacked depth, which prevented me from investing in the story as a whole.
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December 9, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Another book club read with "She Who Became The Sun" by Shelley Parker-Chan.
I had high hopes for this book, which weren't quite met. While I enjoyed the premise, some of the characters had potential but lacked depth, which prevented me from investing in the story as a whole.
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I had high hopes for this book, which weren't quite met. While I enjoyed the premise, some of the characters had potential but lacked depth, which prevented me from investing in the story as a whole.
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I enjoyed "The Wife Upstairs" by Freida McFadden.
It has very similar vibes to "Verity" but Colleen Hoover.
A very digestible and quick paced thriller with plenty of twists and turns, it is the perfect weekend read.
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It has very similar vibes to "Verity" but Colleen Hoover.
A very digestible and quick paced thriller with plenty of twists and turns, it is the perfect weekend read.
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October 18, 2025 at 10:02 AM
I enjoyed "The Wife Upstairs" by Freida McFadden.
It has very similar vibes to "Verity" but Colleen Hoover.
A very digestible and quick paced thriller with plenty of twists and turns, it is the perfect weekend read.
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It has very similar vibes to "Verity" but Colleen Hoover.
A very digestible and quick paced thriller with plenty of twists and turns, it is the perfect weekend read.
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I LOVED "Orbital" by Samantha Harvey.
The book is thoughtful, full of insight and compassion. There is exquisite detail in the description of both the mundane and the wonderful, capturing my imagination and heart. Take the time to savour every reflective word.
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The book is thoughtful, full of insight and compassion. There is exquisite detail in the description of both the mundane and the wonderful, capturing my imagination and heart. Take the time to savour every reflective word.
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October 14, 2025 at 6:31 PM
I LOVED "Orbital" by Samantha Harvey.
The book is thoughtful, full of insight and compassion. There is exquisite detail in the description of both the mundane and the wonderful, capturing my imagination and heart. Take the time to savour every reflective word.
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The book is thoughtful, full of insight and compassion. There is exquisite detail in the description of both the mundane and the wonderful, capturing my imagination and heart. Take the time to savour every reflective word.
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"The Favourites" by Layne Fargo was disappointing.
While I loved the narrative and documentary-style presentation, I felt the plot was too closely linked to Wuthering Heights while missing the themes of the original. I wanted to love it, but was disappointed by its interpretation.
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While I loved the narrative and documentary-style presentation, I felt the plot was too closely linked to Wuthering Heights while missing the themes of the original. I wanted to love it, but was disappointed by its interpretation.
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October 9, 2025 at 1:19 PM
"The Favourites" by Layne Fargo was disappointing.
While I loved the narrative and documentary-style presentation, I felt the plot was too closely linked to Wuthering Heights while missing the themes of the original. I wanted to love it, but was disappointed by its interpretation.
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While I loved the narrative and documentary-style presentation, I felt the plot was too closely linked to Wuthering Heights while missing the themes of the original. I wanted to love it, but was disappointed by its interpretation.
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A change from my usual reads, "Why I Am A Stoic" is a collection of letters written by Seneca 2000 years ago, landed with eerie relevance.
Seneca muses, observes, and reflects. It's like looking into a mirror, not to confront, but to contemplate and understand.
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Seneca muses, observes, and reflects. It's like looking into a mirror, not to confront, but to contemplate and understand.
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September 25, 2025 at 8:16 AM
A change from my usual reads, "Why I Am A Stoic" is a collection of letters written by Seneca 2000 years ago, landed with eerie relevance.
Seneca muses, observes, and reflects. It's like looking into a mirror, not to confront, but to contemplate and understand.
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Seneca muses, observes, and reflects. It's like looking into a mirror, not to confront, but to contemplate and understand.
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I thought "James" by Percival Everett was a brilliant novel.
A reimagining of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, I enjoyed the in-depth exploration of the character of James, and its exploration of complex and emotive themes.
A brilliant book - I couldn't put it down!
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A reimagining of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, I enjoyed the in-depth exploration of the character of James, and its exploration of complex and emotive themes.
A brilliant book - I couldn't put it down!
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September 3, 2025 at 10:15 AM
I thought "James" by Percival Everett was a brilliant novel.
A reimagining of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, I enjoyed the in-depth exploration of the character of James, and its exploration of complex and emotive themes.
A brilliant book - I couldn't put it down!
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A reimagining of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, I enjoyed the in-depth exploration of the character of James, and its exploration of complex and emotive themes.
A brilliant book - I couldn't put it down!
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I found "I Who Have Never Known Men" by Jacqueline Harpman to be a very reflective read.
I spent the pages hoping we'd find an answer to the why and how, and instead found myself reflecting on who we 'are' without societal culture.
Bleak, but poignant.
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I spent the pages hoping we'd find an answer to the why and how, and instead found myself reflecting on who we 'are' without societal culture.
Bleak, but poignant.
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September 1, 2025 at 12:02 PM
I found "I Who Have Never Known Men" by Jacqueline Harpman to be a very reflective read.
I spent the pages hoping we'd find an answer to the why and how, and instead found myself reflecting on who we 'are' without societal culture.
Bleak, but poignant.
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I spent the pages hoping we'd find an answer to the why and how, and instead found myself reflecting on who we 'are' without societal culture.
Bleak, but poignant.
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I loved "Dont Let Him In" by Lisa Jewell.
Three women connected by one man, the story that unfolds is a kaleidoscope of thrills.
I was hooked from the beginning, and in true Jewell style, there were twists and turns right until the last page.
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Three women connected by one man, the story that unfolds is a kaleidoscope of thrills.
I was hooked from the beginning, and in true Jewell style, there were twists and turns right until the last page.
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August 17, 2025 at 6:53 PM
I loved "Dont Let Him In" by Lisa Jewell.
Three women connected by one man, the story that unfolds is a kaleidoscope of thrills.
I was hooked from the beginning, and in true Jewell style, there were twists and turns right until the last page.
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Three women connected by one man, the story that unfolds is a kaleidoscope of thrills.
I was hooked from the beginning, and in true Jewell style, there were twists and turns right until the last page.
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I wouldn't have picked "The List of Suspicious Things" by Jennie Godfrey for myself, but this was a #Chapter25 Book Club read - and I'm glad it was.
Set in 1970's Yorkshire, this book explores friendship, loss, and community. It's both heartwarming, and heartbreaking.
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Set in 1970's Yorkshire, this book explores friendship, loss, and community. It's both heartwarming, and heartbreaking.
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July 30, 2025 at 1:19 PM
I wouldn't have picked "The List of Suspicious Things" by Jennie Godfrey for myself, but this was a #Chapter25 Book Club read - and I'm glad it was.
Set in 1970's Yorkshire, this book explores friendship, loss, and community. It's both heartwarming, and heartbreaking.
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Set in 1970's Yorkshire, this book explores friendship, loss, and community. It's both heartwarming, and heartbreaking.
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"The Housemaid" by Freida McFadden is a great quick psychological thriller. I particularly enjoyed the twists and turns in the plot, which kept me guessing as to the characters motivations, and the truth of the story.
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July 27, 2025 at 8:33 AM
"The Housemaid" by Freida McFadden is a great quick psychological thriller. I particularly enjoyed the twists and turns in the plot, which kept me guessing as to the characters motivations, and the truth of the story.
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Really enjoyed "Poor Things" by Alasdair Grey.
A thought provoking duel between the desires of men and the independence of women, the line between history and fiction is blurred beautifully, by the end I wasn't sure who to believe, or what's really and what's not.
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A thought provoking duel between the desires of men and the independence of women, the line between history and fiction is blurred beautifully, by the end I wasn't sure who to believe, or what's really and what's not.
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June 16, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Really enjoyed "Poor Things" by Alasdair Grey.
A thought provoking duel between the desires of men and the independence of women, the line between history and fiction is blurred beautifully, by the end I wasn't sure who to believe, or what's really and what's not.
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A thought provoking duel between the desires of men and the independence of women, the line between history and fiction is blurred beautifully, by the end I wasn't sure who to believe, or what's really and what's not.
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"The Eyes are the Best Part" by Monika Kim is one of the best books I've ever read. Starting as a poignant family drama, it slowly develops into a horrifyingly gripping thriller that I couldn't put down! Highly recommend for thriller/horror lovers.
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May 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
"The Eyes are the Best Part" by Monika Kim is one of the best books I've ever read. Starting as a poignant family drama, it slowly develops into a horrifyingly gripping thriller that I couldn't put down! Highly recommend for thriller/horror lovers.
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"Sunrise on the Reaping" is a fantastic addition to the Hunger Games novels by Suzanne Collins, exploring themes of propaganda and media manipulation, which feels particularly relevant in the age of technology and how we consume media in society.
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May 8, 2025 at 9:33 AM
"Sunrise on the Reaping" is a fantastic addition to the Hunger Games novels by Suzanne Collins, exploring themes of propaganda and media manipulation, which feels particularly relevant in the age of technology and how we consume media in society.
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"The Boyfriend" by Freida McFadden was a very enjoyable thriller. I was kept guessing, and re-evaluating my predictions right until the end. Easy writing style kept me engaged, and each chapter kept me wanting more.
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April 14, 2025 at 9:38 AM
"The Boyfriend" by Freida McFadden was a very enjoyable thriller. I was kept guessing, and re-evaluating my predictions right until the end. Easy writing style kept me engaged, and each chapter kept me wanting more.
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"What A Way To Go" by Bella Mackie was a really fun read. The characters were the sort you love to hate, and I really enjoyed the varying perspectives of the book. Perfect reading for the beach this summer!
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April 12, 2025 at 4:47 PM
"What A Way To Go" by Bella Mackie was a really fun read. The characters were the sort you love to hate, and I really enjoyed the varying perspectives of the book. Perfect reading for the beach this summer!
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"Our Wives Under the Sea" by Julia Armfield is a story about grief, love, and loss, with a blurring of the lines between reality and imaginary.
I couldn't put it down! I loved the writing style, and was left wanting more.
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I couldn't put it down! I loved the writing style, and was left wanting more.
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March 19, 2025 at 6:55 AM
"Our Wives Under the Sea" by Julia Armfield is a story about grief, love, and loss, with a blurring of the lines between reality and imaginary.
I couldn't put it down! I loved the writing style, and was left wanting more.
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I couldn't put it down! I loved the writing style, and was left wanting more.
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"The Parable of the Sower" by Octavia Butler is absolutely incredible and so relevant for our time.
It is compelling, and thought provoking dystopian fiction, which demonstrates a deep understanding of human nature.
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It is compelling, and thought provoking dystopian fiction, which demonstrates a deep understanding of human nature.
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March 5, 2025 at 9:05 AM
"The Parable of the Sower" by Octavia Butler is absolutely incredible and so relevant for our time.
It is compelling, and thought provoking dystopian fiction, which demonstrates a deep understanding of human nature.
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It is compelling, and thought provoking dystopian fiction, which demonstrates a deep understanding of human nature.
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DallerGut Dream Department Store by Lee Miye is a whimsical, kind, and cosy read, perfect for fans of magical realism. The world building and characters are beautiful (I wish they were explored more). The themes explored are also touching and handled enchanting. Great book!
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February 11, 2025 at 12:03 PM
DallerGut Dream Department Store by Lee Miye is a whimsical, kind, and cosy read, perfect for fans of magical realism. The world building and characters are beautiful (I wish they were explored more). The themes explored are also touching and handled enchanting. Great book!
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Just finished "Invisible Girl" by Lisa Jewell.
A great book for anyone who enjoys a thriller. It has a good range of characters, a tense setting, and gripping plot. I was hooked from the start, and the twists and turns were engrossing. Would definitely recommend!
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A great book for anyone who enjoys a thriller. It has a good range of characters, a tense setting, and gripping plot. I was hooked from the start, and the twists and turns were engrossing. Would definitely recommend!
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February 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Just finished "Invisible Girl" by Lisa Jewell.
A great book for anyone who enjoys a thriller. It has a good range of characters, a tense setting, and gripping plot. I was hooked from the start, and the twists and turns were engrossing. Would definitely recommend!
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A great book for anyone who enjoys a thriller. It has a good range of characters, a tense setting, and gripping plot. I was hooked from the start, and the twists and turns were engrossing. Would definitely recommend!
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"Under the Banner of Heaven" by Jon Krakauer isn't my usual read, but provides a detailed insight and history to the LDS Church and Mormonism in America.
February 3, 2025 at 7:47 PM
"Under the Banner of Heaven" by Jon Krakauer isn't my usual read, but provides a detailed insight and history to the LDS Church and Mormonism in America.
Late to the party, however I absolutely loved "Circe" by Madeline Miller.
Captivating and charming, this is a fantastic retelling for anyone who enjoys the greek myths. I particularly enjoyed following Circe and exploring her role across the legends.
Would highly recommend
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Captivating and charming, this is a fantastic retelling for anyone who enjoys the greek myths. I particularly enjoyed following Circe and exploring her role across the legends.
Would highly recommend
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January 22, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Late to the party, however I absolutely loved "Circe" by Madeline Miller.
Captivating and charming, this is a fantastic retelling for anyone who enjoys the greek myths. I particularly enjoyed following Circe and exploring her role across the legends.
Would highly recommend
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Captivating and charming, this is a fantastic retelling for anyone who enjoys the greek myths. I particularly enjoyed following Circe and exploring her role across the legends.
Would highly recommend
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It's time for the weekend, and I'm settling down with "Dallergut Dream Department Store" by Miye Lee.
I've heard positive reviews, so I'm really looking forward to reading this.
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I've heard positive reviews, so I'm really looking forward to reading this.
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January 10, 2025 at 6:17 PM
It's time for the weekend, and I'm settling down with "Dallergut Dream Department Store" by Miye Lee.
I've heard positive reviews, so I'm really looking forward to reading this.
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I've heard positive reviews, so I'm really looking forward to reading this.
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