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• Our Shouts Echo

  Adia, Jade

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  This book explores anxiety and trauma and the urge to find control wherever possible. It’s also about community, connecting to nature and finding hope. The main character is a prepper (someone actively preparing for a disaster) – not someone who I…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Madam

  a Memoir

  Murphy, Antonia, 1975-

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  A candid and sometimes hilarious look at empowerment of women that would otherwise struggle financially. Sometimes shocking, heartbreaking and endearing. And for the good guys: a very real portrayal of how a lot of men treat the women in your lives…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Wager

  a Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, and Murder

  Grann, David, 1967-

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  In 1792, six months apart, two boats of castaways wash ashore on Brazil, each with conflicting stories of the wreck that left them stranded far from home. The subsequent (very) public scandal would inspire poets and writers for centuries to come.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Imagining Decolonisation

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  There were some really good descriptions and metaphors of both colonisation and decolonisation in this book. Each author was able to give a different perspective on decolonisation work and how colonisation has hurt all of us, as well as building on…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Spy Who Loved Me

  Fleming, Ian, 1908-1964

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  Ian Fleming’s response to feminist critique in the midst of his writing his Bond books was to write a James Bond book from the perspective of Vivienne Michel, a woman who has a chance encounter with Bond, and it’s somehow the most progressive and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Small Boat

  Delecroix, Vincent, 1969-

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  The novel ‘Small Boat’ is an engaging and evocative piece of work, despite its short length, leaves a heavy emotional impact. It is based on a real migrant tragedy in Europe and explores moral complexities of displacement, accountability, and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Incandescent

  Tesh, Emily

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  A clever twist on the magic school subgenre, written from the perspective of an overworked teacher... captures the familiarity and nostalgia of those teenage high school years - but with demons. The best fantasy new release I've read this year -…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Delirious

  Wilkins, Damien, 1963-

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  Ex-cop Mary and retired librarian Pete are making the move into a retirement village. It should be a fresh start - but instead they find themselves confronting their pasts and wondering what, exactly, they want to see in their futures. Drily funny…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Madonna in a Fur Coat

  Sabahattin Ali, 1906-1948

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  'It is, perhaps, easier to dismiss a man whose face gives no indication of an inner life. And what a pity that is: a dash of curiosity is all it takes to stumble upon treasures we never expected.' An introspective, quotable Turkish classic about…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Off Menu Also Published With Title: The Restaurant at the Edge of the World

  Gerlach, Oliver

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  This fantasy graphic novel is a sweet story about chosen family. There’s a bully boss, a community coming together, betrayal and revenge and beautiful illustrations! I love any book that revolves around food and community, so this was great - Mik.

• Shampoo Unicorn

  Lovett, Sawyer

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  This book follows queer characters growing up in small, rural town USA. I love the way the characters are written from different points of view and the inclusion of podcast episodes throughout. It includes some very homophobic and transphobic views…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Time and Time Again

  Greenfield, Chatham

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  The main character of this book is stuck in a time loop – repeating the same day over and over again, and anxiously reading and watching everything about time loops to figure out how to get out. Until an old childhood friend gets sucked in with her…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Rather a Small Chicken

  a Guide to Hearing Loss for Family and Friends

  Heemskerk, Pamela

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  A funny short book on hearing loss for family and friends from someone who’s experienced it - Louise.

• Living With Hearing Loss and Deafness

  Baines, Samantha, 1987-

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  An essential read for those with any hearing loss. Written by a comedian it’s both light-hearted and very informative - Louise.