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  • Review – Person Unlimited – Dean Atta

    Author Dean Atta reflects on his life in this touching and must-read memoir. This is a truly special piece of writing, perfect for fans of Atta’s work.

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  • Review – Iron Widow – Xiran Jay Zhao

    After collapsing the corrupt government, Wu Zetian now is forced to deal with the aftermath of rebuilding a world. Xiran Jay Zhao has such a talent for writing politic worlds that will truly make you hold a mirror up to your own, I can’t recommend it enough.

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  • 2025 Bookish Bingo

    I’m launching a six month reading competition in the form of a bingo sheet to help you either smash through your TBR or help diversify your book shelves. To be in with a chance of winning some incredible prizes, you’ll need to read nine books that fit with the prompts.

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  • Edinburgh Bookshops

    Edinburgh is a magical place in my eyes – I love the city, the beautiful cobbled streets, the friendliness of Scots, I’d go yearly if I could. It’s also a particularly wonderful place for bookshops!

  • Palestinian Authors Recommendations

    I hope I don’t need to give any explanation as to why it’s important to read and learn from Palestine voices right now. Read on for both my own reads and recommendations, plus those on my TBR.