Category: Book Lists
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2024 Releases I’ve Loved So Far
Each year always brings about new great releases and this one is no different. Here are some of my favourites so far of the year, with a couple that are out over the next few months! Jaded – Ela Lee. Oh where to start with this book? A heart-wrenching but necessary read of sexual assault…
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Books to Take Down the Establishment
This has to be one of my favourite themes to date. All too often I despair about British and worldwide politics, but at least in fiction it can be overhauled. If you’re ready to get angry and get even, this is the list for you. Chain-Gang All-Stars – Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah. If you’ve been around…
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Non-White Mythology Books
If like me, the only mythology you were ever taught in school was Roman or Greek and it always felt a bit lacking, then this is the book list for you. In no particular order, here are a list of retellings, reimagining’s of some incredible tales. Love in Colour – Bolu Babalola. We’re starting strong…
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Books That Have Made Me Cry (So Far) This Year
It’s a truth universally acknowledged that I am a crier. Now it’s not just anything that sets me off, it’s something that makes me really feel. It’s more often books than anything, but Ten Things I Hate About You always will get me (Kat’s poem, need I say more?) and I’ve been known to blubber…
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Queer Reading Recommendations
LGBTQIA+ history month may have been and gone but as we know, we can read diversely all year round. Here are some of my favourite reads with queer representation over the past few years with no spoilers. Notes on where the queer characters feature also included, whether they are main characters (MC’s) or not. In…
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Non-Fictions I’ll Re-Read in 2024
Over the past few years I’ve read some incredible non-fiction books that have really shaped the way I think and opened my eyes to new information. I’m also of the opinion that you will never stop learning if you don’t want to, so 2024 is going to be the year I start to re-read some…
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Short Novels You Can Read in a Day
Ever fancied something short and snappy to fill a few hours of the day? Be that on the beach, a long car drive or maybe a hair appointment? Have we got the books for you. Read on for our favourite books you can read in a day. Short Fictions If you’re fed up of fictions…
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Festive Romance Recommendations
If you’re looking for a novel to get you in the festive spirit, then do I have the list for you. I’m the kind of person that can read these all year round but if you only want to read them in the colder months, then that’s fine! Make sure you have this page bookmarked…
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Books to Fight Climate Change and Injustice
The world is changing as a result of our collective actions. It’s not too late to educate yourself and help in the fight for a greener future. Consumed – Aja Barber. A review into the world’s obsession with fast fashion and the issues it causes downstream of our excessive spending. This has changed my shopping habits…
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Intersectional Feminism & Where To Start – Book Recommendations
Feminism, and especially intersectional feminism, is an important topic for all of us, not just women. We want equality for all women. I’ve curated the below list of books that will give you a great place to start you feminist reading journey. Some of these I’ve read and loved and can’t stop recommending and others I have…