Book Review: There’s A Cure For This
Billed as a memoir but reads easily as a collection of essays on lived experiences, I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Billed as a memoir but reads easily as a collection of essays on lived experiences, I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
This book skips the exposition, leaving you to ponder the implications of its foundations as it leaps into the unknown.
Affecting, politically pertinent and visually pleasing, PUHIA is a publication I read immediately as it arrives in-store.
Covering the history, manufacture, origins and traditional uses of rare and enigmatic fabrics, this book is a love letter to textiles.
Instead of being dry and dull, this book is sparkling with humour, encouraging you to inject mischief and creativity into your D&D games.
In this delightfully audacious novel, Mason combines fiction, nature writing, and more to bring a patch of Massachusetts woodland to life.
I devoured this luscious fantasy. The sinister, vampire-riddled world is a perfect setting for our Peaky Blinders-esque found family.
Cyrus is such a lovable character, even in the throes of his addiction, his view of the world and all it contains is a delight for the reader.
The writing style makes this book – it is direct, while veering off into all sorts of unexpected directions.
The uncomplicated writing and interesting subject matter had me wishing that the book was longer, so don’t let its size daunt you!
This story was utterly captivating! I was steadily drawn into the Girl’s story of human grit, set in the unforgiving American wilderness.
This book is a surprisingly fun read if you’re in the mood for some easy banter, dark comedy and a sweet romance.
The story follows a wealthy suburban mother. Her erudite, unhinged self-realisation was so relatable, and her singular voice is unforgettable.
Despite the mouth-watering recipes, ironically the main feeling following the characters is one of hunger – for connection, trust, and acceptance.
There is a simple and meditative quality to the narration that contrasts with the complexity of what is being written.
While the premise may seem light-hearted, the story also delves into deeper themes of love, friendship, and the importance of communication.
Featuring beautiful art from the graphic novels, there are adorable dragons to raise and unique cards to collect.
Wallace’s ingenious use of metaphor is poetic and powerful, as is the roar and the restraint in these pages.
Tremor is a genre-bending gem that transcends traditional boundaries, dancing between fiction and non-fiction, storytelling and academia.
A wholly immersive read and a fascinating insight into pirate life! Great for fans of other woman-centric historical fiction.
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