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Sep 26, 20211 min read
Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
Magic has been banished from Orisha and the clan members who practiced it have been killed on the orders of a power hungry king. Zellie's...
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Sep 26, 20211 min read
Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones
Sophie and her sisters and ready to be sent out into the world on their own after their father dies and leaves their family hat shop to...
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Sep 26, 20211 min read
Onibi: Diary of a Yokai Ghost Hunter by Atelier Sentō
A charming graphic novel of two young foreigners exploring Japan through the lens of a special camera able to capture images of spirits...
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Sep 26, 20211 min read
The Secret to Superhuman Strength by Alison Bechdel
American cartoonist Bechdel (she of the Bechdel film test fame – does a film have two female characters, do they have names, do they...
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Sep 26, 20211 min read
Never Too Small
Arising from a popular YouTube channel of the same name about small space living, this glorious exploration of deliberately designed...
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Sep 26, 20211 min read
High Fidelity by Nick Hornby
Record store owner Rob has a list for everything, including his break-ups. After Laura leaves him, he decides to revisit his...
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Sep 26, 20211 min read
Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
An absolutely astounding work, this autobiographical graphic novel traces Satrapi's childhood rebelling against her life in Iran in the...
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Sep 26, 20211 min read
Songbirds by Christy Lefteri
Nisha, an immigrant maid in Cyprus, goes missing walking late one night and her absence tears into the lives of those who love her....
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Sep 26, 20211 min read
Year of Wonder by Clemency Burton-Hill
YEAR OF WONDER Ever wanted to know more about classical music, but were afraid to ask? Well be anxious no more. This book is a fantastic...
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Sep 26, 20211 min read
Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom
This is a heart warming memoir. It teaches you all about life and the importance of living it well and embracing every day. The message...
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Sep 26, 20211 min read
The Beatles: Get Back
Publishing to coincide with Peter Jackson’s documentary, this stunning full colour hardback is an intimate portrait of The Beatles as...
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Sep 26, 20211 min read
Hold Your Fire by Chloe Wilson
Short story collections are perfect for those times when you need something you can pick up and put down. This set of stories will suit...
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Sep 26, 20211 min read
The Tiger Who Came to Tea by
A delightful story with beautiful story with beautiful illustrations. This book was my childrens favourite book 25 years ago and still a...
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Sep 26, 20211 min read
On Beauty by Zadie Smith
Smith is a rare treasure of a writer, with humour and insight particularly into the modern experience of womanhood and family. On Beauty...
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Sep 26, 20211 min read
The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors by Drew Daywalt, illustrated by Adam Rex
From the author of the beloved Crayons series comes one of the funniest picture books I have ever read. I dare you not to laugh as Drew...
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Sep 26, 20211 min read
The Boy on the Wooden Box by Leon Leyson
Leon Leyson grew up in Poland during the Holocaust. He escaped death many times due to the courage and kindness of Oskar Schindler, who...
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Sep 26, 20211 min read
Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason
This novel drew me in from the very start, and I had consumed half of it before I even looked up again. Jumping between the probable...
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Sep 26, 20211 min read
Seven Brief Lessons on Physics by Carlo Rovelli
Are you curious about the universe, but like me found A Brief History of Time too difficult? This is the book for you. As elegant, simple...
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Sep 26, 20211 min read
A Room Made of Leaves by Kate Grenville
Behind every successful man... Another page turner from the wonderful author, Kate Grenville. The demure and compliant Mrs Elizabeth...
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Sep 26, 20211 min read
Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders
With the backdrop of the American Civil War, Abraham Lincoln’s young son Willie lays dying. After his passing, he is sent to rest in a...
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