10 Minutes 38 Seconds in this Strange World by Elif Shafak
Breaks your heart, then mends it in the glorious tradition of bitter-sweet stories.
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- Sep 13
- 3 min
Little Legacies
How do quirks get etched into our personalities? Do we carry some of them as souvenirs from the people we've known?
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- Aug 30
- 3 min
The Lake of Dreams by Kim Edwards
The discovery of a packet of letters sets Lucy on a trail to unravel the mystery surrounding the life of an unacknowledged female ancestor.
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- Aug 2
- 5 min
The Book Business: Will the medium dictate the message?
E-readers and audiobooks have changed how we read. Now they may end up changing what we read.
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- Jul 19
- 3 min
Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson
A heart-warming golden romance drizzled with a sauce of social satire.
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- Jun 28
- 3 min
Comfort TV shows that help me Unwind
A long day calls for some couch therapy! This is my list of what never fails to soothe.
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- Jun 7
- 3 min
Less by Andrew Sean Greer
Follows in the footsteps of Eat, Pray, Love without the well-defined goals!
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- May 10
- 4 min
The Cost of Money: Cash or Card?
Your mode of payment - apps, cash or card - affects how much you spend and even how you perceive frivolous expenditure.
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- Apr 26
- 3 min
Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid
Fresh and pacy on the outside, thought-provoking and wise on the inside. This is a coming of age story with a difference.
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- Apr 12
- 4 min
Rising above Imposter Syndrome
Do you worry about whether people think you're a fraud? Or feel like you don't deserve to be where you are? Well, you're not alone.
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- Apr 5
- 4 min
Dollars and Sense by Dan Ariely and Jeff Kreisler
A humourous take on how we think about money matters and why it matters.
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- Mar 22
- 5 min
Seeking Synchronicity
Einstein called coincidence 'God's way of remaining anonymous'. Which is why a random happenstance can sometimes, be far from random.
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- Mar 8
- 4 min
The Scent of Death by Andrew Taylor
A slow-burning historical crime novel set during the American Revolution that will have you turning pages late into the night.
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- Feb 23
- 3 min
The Allure of Simplicity
Is simple just another word for basic or does it hold deeper secrets?
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- Feb 9
- 4 min
Book Recommendations to Overcome a Reading Slump
Want to read more but your current book is a snoozefest? Find your next read here.
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- Feb 2
- 3 min
One Coffee, Please. And a Portion of People-Watching
Do try this in public and report back!
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- Jan 19
- 6 min
Beautiful World, Where are you by Sally Rooney
Lyrical and seasoned with intellectual and philosophical ideas but sorely lacking in genuine conflict.
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- Jan 5
- 3 min
The Charm of Whimsy
The whimsical adds sparkle to everyday life. From literature clocks to quirky fashion choices, embrace the enchantment of whimsy.
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- Dec 22, 2023
- 3 min
The Best Books I Read this Year
I've had a tough time picking my favourites from the year gone by. I hope you find your favourite in the list.
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- Dec 8, 2023
- 4 min
The Collaboration Credo
Working with others can spark innovation, creativity and lead to groundbreaking achievements. It can be fun too!
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- Nov 24, 2023
- 4 min
Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek
Our biology, culture, and values shape effective leadership. Sinek illustrates how true leadership can turn the tables on tough times.
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- Nov 17, 2023
- 5 min
The Myth of Multi-Tasking
Does multi-tasking aid productivity? Or does the appearance of doing everything all at once mask the fact that we're not getting very far?
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- Nov 10, 2023
- 4 min
The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein
Read this novel for the narrator. #Goenzo
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- Oct 27, 2023
- 6 min
11 Life Lessons I learnt from the 2008 Recession
Why waste a crisis? I used it to introspect and figure out what's important, what's not and what's got to change.
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