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Book review: Young Mungo, Douglas Stuart

Young Mungo doesn’t have an easy life. On the book jacket, Douglas Stuart’s novel is described by The Observer’s critic[…]

Help Wanted is perfect for a book club discussion because, in my group, some people really liked it, while others[…]

Like many people, I’d imagine, I’ve never understood how people get caught up in cults. But in Dinner for Vampires,[…]

Piglet is an ideal read for a book club because it provokes a range of views, which leads to a[…]

I think the best way to describe How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House is with words like unflinching, gritty[…]

Small Things Like These is one of those rare novels that don’t have a lot of words but they all[…]

Standard Deviation is one of those rare books that is filled with light-hearted humour, but is also poignant, sad and[…]

As I’m transitioning this travel blog to cover wider cultural interests and experiences, I thought I’d share some tips for[…]