Tag: fiction
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Best Literary Fictions of 2025
Literary fiction is one of my favourite genres and I’ve really enjoyed looking back over what I’ve been enjoying this year to share with you. My favourite literary fictions always hit me hard and make me feel everything and I love them for it.
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Review: Sisters in the Wind by Angeline Boulley
Fleeing from your past will always catch up with you, but never in the way Lucy expected. Boulley’s best work to date and a brilliant return to Sugar Island.
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Review: Sweet Heat – Bolu Babalola
Picking up five years after Honey & Spice, Kiki and Malakai are forced back together in situations they couldn’t have imagined. Babaola proves yet again why she is one of my favourite authors ever, a stunning book.
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Review: Homegoing – Yaa Gyasi
A story of racism and colonialism that passes through generations, quite literally. An exquisite piece of writing that everyone needs to read.
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August Book New Releases
I know it can feel overwhelming scrolling through social media or browsing through bookshops with so much choice. Summer is well and truly here and if you’re looking for something juicy to get stuck into then I can help with that.
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Disability Pride Month Recommendations
Disability Pride Month is celebrated throughout July and as ever, it’s important to highlight and celebrate these voices. The landscape is grim right now and we can start by educating ourselves and understanding more, using that knowledge and energy in our allyship.
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Queer Graphic Novels
Graphic novels are rising in popularity and I’m absolutely here for it. The books are pieces of art and I always spend so much time lost in the artwork.
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Review: Good Intentions – Kasim Ali
A novel centred around endearing characters with good intentions but none of the follow through. A brilliantly written piece with important coverage on mental health, well worth a read.
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Review: Queer As Folklore – Sacha Coward
From witches to werewolves, mermaids to vampires, so much folklore has queerness knotted in it, Coward looks at how stories have been lost and how they connect to queerness.
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Review: The Sunbearer Trials – Aiden Thomas
Competing in the Sunbearer Trials is every Golds dream, but when two Jades are chosen to compete as well, the competition heats up. An enjoyable and pacy read with great rep, set against a beautiful backdrop and lore.
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Review: Fundamentally – Nussaibah Younis
An eclectic team attempt a deradicalisation of ISIS brides, this is filled with love, humanity and plenty of humour. The hype around this book was absolutely well deserved, everyone needs to read this.
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July Books New Releases
I know it can feel overwhelming scrolling through social media or browsing through bookshops with so much choice. Summer is well and truly here and if you’re looking for something juicy to get stuck into then I can help with that.
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Review: Sunstruck – William Rayfet Hunter
Messy families and relationships are centred in this novel, mixed in with class and race too. A dazzling debut and one that you absolutely need to pick up this summer.
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Review: Behind You is the Sea – Susan Muaddi Darraj
A collection of short stories that links three Palestinian families, all of whom have immigrated to America. A brilliant read full of love and despair.
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Review: Disappoint Me – Nicola Dinan
How easily can we put our past behind us, especially when it could harm those we love? Dinan is one of the literary legends of our age, don’t miss out on this.
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Books To Read This Summer
If you’re wondering what book to take away with you this summer on your beach holiday or city break, then look no further. You’ve obviously already read about June’s hottest releases, but let me tell you about the books everyone is going to be reading this summer.
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Review: No Small Thing – Orlaine McDonald
Multiple generations under one roof and problems with men, this multiple POV story will have you gripped. One of my favourite books from last year, you need to read this.
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June Books New Releases
Sometimes it feels overwhelming scrolling through social media or browsing through bookshops with so much choice. Summer is well on it’s way and you’re looking for something juicy to get stuck into. Let me help you choose what to read this month.
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