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Jan 174 min read
The Evolution of Everything by Matt Ridley
Interesting in the beginning but let down by the clumsy cherry-picking of data.
90


Dec 6, 20242 min read
A Stain on the Silence by Andrew Taylor
Stuck in the no-man's land between being plot-driven and character-driven, this isn't Taylor's best work by far.
80


Oct 25, 20243 min read
A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins
A slow burn murder mystery brimming with a host of unlikeable characters with reasons to kill.
690


Sep 27, 20243 min read
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.
363


Jul 19, 20243 min read
Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson
A heart-warming golden romance drizzled with a sauce of social satire.
230


Jun 7, 20243 min read
Less by Andrew Sean Greer
Follows in the footsteps of Eat, Pray, Love without the well-defined goals!
300


Apr 26, 20243 min read
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.
410


Apr 5, 20244 min read
Dollars and Sense by Dan Ariely and Jeff Kreisler
A humourous take on how we think about money matters and why it matters.
202


Mar 8, 20244 min read
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.
482


Feb 9, 20244 min read
Book Recommendations to Overcome a Reading Slump
Want to read more but your current book is a snoozefest? Find your next read here.
850


Jan 19, 20246 min read
Beautiful World, Where are you by Sally Rooney
Lyrical and seasoned with intellectual and philosophical ideas but sorely lacking in genuine conflict.
482

Dec 22, 20233 min read
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.
460


Nov 24, 20234 min read
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.
350


Nov 10, 20234 min read
The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein
Read this novel for the narrator. #Goenzo
422


Oct 13, 20234 min read
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
If you're looking for an uplifting and easy read, you're in the right place. A bit predictable but engaging, nonetheless.
612


Sep 22, 20236 min read
She who became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan
This historical fantasy novel about a peasant girl's battle to survive and persevere on the path to greatness is an absolute triumph.
382


Sep 1, 20234 min read
Everything I never told you by Celeste Ng
A moving debut novel about the things we hide to keep the peace in our families while half-hoping that someone will see through the charade.
452


Aug 25, 20237 min read
Netflix's Persuasion: How not to adapt a classic
This film is a prime example of what is lost when the spirit of a story comes third to audience appeasement and cashing in on market trends.
744


Aug 11, 20234 min read
Orienting - An Indian in Japan by Pallavi Aiyar
Combining her admiration for Japanese culture with the critical eye of a journalist, Aiyar writes an ode to her years in Japan.
440


Jul 28, 20234 min read
The Devil and the Dark Water by Stuart Turton
A cursed ship. An eight-month long voyage. Several people with reasons to loathe each other. And ominous signs of the Devil's presence.
322
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