It’s official, I am #TeamOliveandEthan! ‘The unhoneymooners’ is the perfect example of the enemies to lovers trope done well! It’s funny, sweet, and (largely) realistic.
Author: Bookerification
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THORN by Intisar Khanani
Truth be told, I started this book with low expectations and mid-level interest. ‘Thorn’ wasn’t a book that had fascinated me enough to be added to my ‘Want-to-read’ shelf nor had I come across a lot of excitement or hype surrounding it. This was a completely random acquisition, but boy am I glad I got it!
JUNE 2021 Monthly Spotlight
As the weather warms up (hopefully!) and things return back to some semblance of reality, here are some new books coming out this month that you can enjoy on the go or in the comfort of your home:
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RIVERS OF LONDON by Ben Aaronovitch
I often come across books from this series in the bookstores I frequent. For this reason, I had very high expectations prior to reading this first book in the seemingly popular and best-selling series.
“Questions would be asked. Answers would be ignored.”
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THESE VIOLENT DELIGHTS by Chloe Gong
To anyone expecting a close retelling of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, this book is not that. ‘These violent delights’ is a loose, loooooose, l-o-o-s-e (have I said LOOSE?) homage to the tale of Romeo and Juliet. Nevertheless, it is a refreshing blend of romance, mystery, history AND fantasy.
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GIRL, WOMAN, OTHER by Bernardine Evaristo
‘Girl, Woman, Other’ is a much-needed tribute to the lives and struggles of black women in Britain. Themes such as feminism and diversity are expertly presented through the depiction of women from different backgrounds, careers, ages, and sexuality.
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SUCH A FUN AGE by Kiley Reid
‘Such a Fun Age’ is an entertaining read that starts with a bang! Readers are quickly presented with an unpleasant scene that serves to capture our attention and set the scene for the rest of the book. Throw in Kiley Reid’s simple yet picturesque writing style, and, unsurprisingly, I was enthralled after reading a few chapters.
MAY 2021 Monthly Spotlight
May. The month in which we all feel summer should be here already; yet the weather constantly dismisses our feelings and reminds us, that we live in England.
The erratic shifts between heavy rainfall and dazzling sunshine that characterises May can be rather annoying for those looking to spend time outdoors. Never fear! Here are some new releases that will bring that Summer energy right to your doorstep.
