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Summer Reads: The Day Before Happiness/This Too Shall Pass

We’re mostly lazing at this end. And I’m still not only appreciating every damn second as well as fast feeling the effects of a slower-paced life. Roaming in and out of rooms with books, cups of tea and (too often) … Continue reading

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Summer reads: GIRL IN TRANSLATION by Jean Kwok

Do you remember where you bought that book? That book which has been lying on your bookshelf for at least six months? Or maybe you (unlike me) don’t buy books on a whim… unable to ignore the temptation of yet … Continue reading

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Summer reads: SHTUM by Jem Lester

A massive part of my summer plans (rd: indulgence) is going to be having my head permanently in a book. My bedside pile has grown + grown over recent months when I just haven’t had the time to read more … Continue reading

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when breath becomes air

‘What’s your book about?’ She lay on my bed flicking through the pages. ‘It’s…. um… about…um… dying’ I reluctantly replied. ‘Why do you always read books about DEATH and dying and illness?’ She said, rolling her eyes – which I … Continue reading

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