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He who Drowned the World by Shelley Parker-Chan

He who Drowned the World by Shelley Parker-Chan

He who Drowned the World by Shelley Parker-Chan

A gripping conclusion to The Radiant Emperor series, fuelled by ambition, grief and revenge. Expect ruthlessness, scheming and great writing.

Jan 235 min read

On a white round table in a cafe, lies a copy of Hilary Mantel's historical fiction novel Bring up the Bodies. Beside it are a cup of hot chocolate, a croissant and a small plant. In the background are shelves displaying the cafe's goods. Photo by Ninay Desai

On a white round table in a cafe, lies a copy of Hilary Mantel's historical fiction novel Bring up the Bodies. Beside it are a cup of hot chocolate, a croissant and a small plant. In the background are shelves displaying the cafe's goods. Photo by Ninay Desai

Bring up the Bodies by Hilary Mantel

Certainly brings the goods when it comes to characterization, atmospheric writing and narrative style.

Sep 26, 20255 min read

A copy of The Enigma of Room 622 by Joel Dicker and a pair of glasses lie on a wooden table in a cafe. Photo by Ninay Desai

A copy of The Enigma of Room 622 by Joel Dicker and a pair of glasses lie on a wooden table in a cafe. Photo by Ninay Desai

The Enigma of Room 622 by Joel Dicker

Set in the Swiss Alps, this is a murder mystery wrapped in a legacy battle, boardroom intrigue and a love triangle.

Jul 18, 20253 min read

On a slatted wooden table sit a bunch of pink peonies with some greens arranged in a small teal green watering can. Besides it, lies a copy of Jojo Moyes' novel Me before You and a light brown notebook with a pen drawing of a Paris scene on its cover. Photo by Ninay Desai.

On a slatted wooden table sit a bunch of pink peonies with some greens arranged in a small teal green watering can. Besides it, lies a copy of Jojo Moyes' novel Me before You and a light brown notebook with a pen drawing of a Paris scene on its cover. Photo by Ninay Desai.

Me Before You by Jojo Moyes

Old-fashioned friendship-turned-romance with a bittersweet ending.

Apr 18, 20253 min read

A black and white puppy seated on a striped cream sofa next to a copy of Robert Harris' historical fiction, An Officer and A Spy. Photo by Ninay Desai.

A black and white puppy seated on a striped cream sofa next to a copy of Robert Harris' historical fiction, An Officer and A Spy. Photo by Ninay Desai.

An Officer and A Spy by Robert Harris

A gripping, impeccably-crafted and poignant historical espionage novel about the Dreyfus Affair.

Mar 14, 20254 min read

A copy of Helen Simonson's Major Pettigrew's Last Stand lies on a dark slatted coffee table with a tall glass of iced coffee. In the background are the streaky reflections of the cafe's indoor lights. Photo by Ninay Desai

A copy of Helen Simonson's Major Pettigrew's Last Stand lies on a dark slatted coffee table with a tall glass of iced coffee. In the background are the streaky reflections of the cafe's indoor lights. Photo by Ninay Desai

Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson

A heart-warming golden romance drizzled with a sauce of social satire.

Jul 19, 20243 min read

On a baby blue chunky knitted blanket lie an open book, three pears and a cup of tea.

On a baby blue chunky knitted blanket lie an open book, three pears and a cup of tea.

Book Recommendations to Overcome a Reading Slump

Want to read more but your current book is a snoozefest? Find your next read here.

Feb 9, 20244 min read

A platter of cheesy garlic bread on a table with a mosaic tabletop. Beside the platter lies a copy of Sally Rooney's novel Beautiful World, Where are you and a cafe frappe. Photo by Ninay Desai.

A platter of cheesy garlic bread on a table with a mosaic tabletop. Beside the platter lies a copy of Sally Rooney's novel Beautiful World, Where are you and a cafe frappe. Photo by Ninay Desai.

Beautiful World, Where are you by Sally Rooney

Lyrical and seasoned with intellectual and philosophical ideas but sorely lacking in genuine conflict.

Jan 19, 20246 min read

A couple of books stacked one on the other with the title of the book on top being The Best Books I Read this Year. Also visble is a gold pen and a pair of spectacles.

A couple of books stacked one on the other with the title of the book on top being The Best Books I Read this Year. Also visble is a gold pen and a pair of spectacles.

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.

Dec 22, 20233 min read

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