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We’re here to help you find that book that you can’t put down, the book you’ll push on all your friends, the book that’ll change your life.

We read literary fiction, non-fiction, classics and children’s books, all genres and styles embraced in our aim to share the love. You’ll also find fabulous Bookstagrams and literary news.

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Good Morning, Mr Mandela by Zelda La Grange

Endearing memoir that falls short of full potential

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Blood River – A Journey to Africa’s Broken Heart by Tim Butcher

Gripping tale about a journalist's trip down the Congo river

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The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

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