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• The Hidden Oracle

  Riordan, Rick, 1964-

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  Emma: The god Apollo is turned into a mortal teenage boy as punishment after angering his father Zeus, and even more mortifyingly finds himself under the command of a bedraggled 12 year old demigod called Meg McCaffrey. This is book 1 in…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Various Haunts of Men

  Hill, Susan, 1942-

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  Emma: I can't believe I haven't read any Susan Hill. This was an intriguing and thought provoking mystery novel set in the fiction cathedral town of Lafferton. I particularly enjoyed the character descriptions and developments. Not your…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Nine Perfect Strangers

  Moriarty, Liane, 1966-

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  Emma: Decided to step outside my comfort (reading zone) and listen to something a bit different. Nine people sign up for a wellness retreat at Tranquillium House that promises healing and transformation. Things go sideways from the outset…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• 100 Children's Books That Inspire Our World

  Salter, Colin, 1949-

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  Hiroko: I knew from the cover that I was going to love this book because it featured so many of the books that I’ve read and adored. The most beloved, original, inspiring, heartwarming, compelling, and downright scary books that have…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Totally Deceased

  Cunningham, Sue H.

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  Hiroko: Seventeen-year-old Jess wakes from an emergency heart transplant to discover she's being haunted by the disgruntled ghost of her donor teenage socialite, Tilly. And she won't leave Jess in peace until they unravel the mystery…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• And Then There Were None

  Christie, Agatha, 1890-1976

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  Jennifer: I'm slowly reading my way through Agatha Christie's masterful classics and "And Then There Were None" is my favourite so far. Set on an isolated island, a group of strangers are invited to a weekend away by an unknown host.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Shields of Pride

  Chadwick, Elizabeth, pseud., 1957-

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  Juliet: Historical novel set in 1170s England. Dramatic plot with a war between step brothers and a little romance. Good to listen while driving, though maybe not the best book by Elizabeth Chadwick, it was good to have ticked off…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The King's Jewel

  Chadwick, Elizabeth, pseud., 1957-

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  Juliet: The fascinating story of real life Welsh woman Nesta and Norman man Gerald in the turbulent 1100s on the Welsh border. I kept turning to Wikipedia to read more about King Henry 1st and others mentioned in this book. The book…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Dinner, Done Better

  Fast, Fresh & Fuss-free Meals

  My Food Bag (Firm)

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  Kay: Really good and easy to use recipe book, with a good variety of recipes that are quick to cook and have lots of fresh ingreidents. If you are looking for new ideas, this is a great book to check out!

• It's Not You

  How to Identify and Heal From Narcissistic People

  Durvasula, Ramani

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  Matt: A compelling guide to understanding narcissistic personality traits and the impact of narcissistic abuse. Dr. Ramani provides clear explanations of how antagonistic behaviours like control, bullying, and demeaning others manifest,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Divine Might

  Goddesses in Greek Myth

  Haynes, Natalie

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  Sarah: An engaging, irreverant, feminist insight into how the Greek godesses have been presented and represented throughout the ages, full of tongue in cheek humour. There are a couple of weird tangents, but they're forgiveable. The…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Death at the Sign of the Rook

  Atkinson, Kate, 1951-

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  Sarah: The eagerly awaited latest instalment in the Jackson Brodie series. Very Agatha Christie-esque, and full of Kate Atkinson's trademark wit and smart writing. Not my favourite in the series, but still very good. Not to be missed.