Tag: books about friendship

• Review: Small Joys – Elvin James Mensah

  I don’t know what else I can add and say about this book that hasn’t already been said, but it’s easily one of my favourite books of the year. This is literary fiction at its best and is a modern day classic, implore you to read this.

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  Jul 17, 2026

  Book Reviews, Fiction – Contemporary & Literary

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• Review: White Spaces – Elvin James Mensah

  “A hymn to brotherly love and its transcendent power to heal”. Mensah has done it again, White Spaces is a masterpiece.

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  Jul 13, 2026

  Book Reviews, Fiction – Contemporary & Literary

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• Review: For Such A Time As This – Shani Akilah

  A set of interconnected short stories, revolving around love and friendship found in Black British Londoners. This is a must read for those looking to fall in love with short stories.

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  Feb 10, 2025

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