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“The Shadow of the Wind” by Carlos Ruiz Zafon

There is nothing more disappointing to me than hating a book recommended to me by a loved one. I want to open the book and love it just as much as they did, so that we can share in the … Continue reading

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“The Visitors” by Sally Beauman

I had a realisation this morning. I was lying in bed, contemplating whether to watch some NCIS or read The Visitors before actually getting up and the thought of reading more of The Visitors filled me with dread. Life’s too short to spend … Continue reading

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“Last Night at Chateau Marmont” by Lauren Weisberger

I have finally decided to get rid of that list thing I had going on. My TBR list at home was never actually forty-five books high. I just keep adding books to it. One step forward, two steps back. I … Continue reading

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