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• Doxology

  Zink, Nell, 1964-

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  Read this if you like contemporary fiction with a strong sense of place, relatable characters, and a sprinkling of quirky humour. Written in two parts set before and after the 9/11 terror attacks, this character-driven story follows two generations…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Patsy

  Dennis-Benn, Nicole

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  A powerful, contemporary story of loneliness, regret, and the complexities of female relationships. When Patsy is granted her long-awaited American visa, she leaves her young daughter Tru behind with family in Jamaica, with plans to reunite with her…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Daughter of Bad Times

  Wilson, Rohan

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  Covering contemporary themes of climate change and the monetisation of governments, this is a relevant, must-read novel. In the not-too-distant-future, entire nations are lost to ice melt and subsequent rising sea levels. Amid this catastrophe, a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Flights

  Tokarczuk, Olga, 1962-

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  'Flights' is made up of a fascinating collection of 116 passages of varying lengths, drawn together by themes of wandering and curiosity, and all narrated by the same unnamed traveller. Among the well-drawn characters, we meet Chopin's devoted…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Friend

  Nunez, Sigrid

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  In this poignant study of grief, friendship and healing, a woman finds herself the unexpected guardian of a huge Great Dane in the wake of her best friend’s tragic death. Facing eviction from her no-animals-allowed apartment, the woman forms an…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Beach

  Garland, Alex, 1970-

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  This fast-paced, atmospheric cult classic sees traveller Richard landing in East Asia in search of an earthly utopia. He is given a map promising a secret Thai island, a secluded beach, and a new way of life. What Richard finds when he gets there is…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Bell Jar

  Plath, Sylvia, 1932-1963

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  This cult classic was poet Sylvia Plath’s only novel. Esther Greenwood is an up-and-coming writer who receives a coveted internship at a New York magazine. Overwhelmed by her newfound freedom, Esther suffers a breakdown, is hospitalised after an…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Everything Under

  Johnson, Daisy, 1990-

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  Joining the growing trend of mythic fiction, this haunting novel about mother-daughter relationships is inspired by the story of the mythical Greek King, Oedipus. In this version, our English heroine Gretel’s solitary life is interrupted when a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Frankissstein

  a Love Story

  Winterson, Jeanette, 1959-

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  Funny, super-smart and completely in tune with the issues of our time, this thought-provoking work of mythic fiction explores gender fluidity, artificial intelligence, and cryogenics. Jeanette Winterson returns to themes she has explored throughout…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• About a Boy

  Hornby, Nick, 1957-

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  Hoping for an easy romantic relationship, carefree bachelor Will Lightman joins a support group for single mothers, but his plan goes awry when he befriends socially awkward 12-year-old Marcus and his depressed mother. Known for his hilarious prose,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Rosie Project

  Simsion, Graeme C.

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  Book one of the hilarious Rosie Trilogy introduces Don Tillman, a socially awkward professor who sets out on a quest to find the perfect wife. Barmaid and free spirit Rosie Jarmon doesn’t meet any of the criteria on Don’s detailed 16-page…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Hitman Anders and the Meaning of It All

  Jonasson, Jonas, 1961-

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  This character-driven Scandi comedy is an uproariously funny novel about three unlikely characters tossed together, with an outrageous and improbable plot. A hitman, an ex-vicar, and a receptionist bond over their shared contempt for humanity and a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Big Little Lies

  Moriarty, Liane, 1966-

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  Set in a small Aussie coastal town, 'Big Little Lies' follows the lives of several parents whose children attend the local kindergarten. The characters' lives and relationships are laid bare, and Moriarty spares nothing in the secrets and drama…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Things You Save in a Fire

  Center, Katherine

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  When a family emergency forces quick-witted firefighter Cassie Hanwell to move from Texas to Boston, she suddenly finds herself the only female in an old-school fire station. Facing discrimination at work and trying to repair her fractured…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors

  a Novel

  Dev, Sonali

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  A fresh adaption of Pride and Prejudice which stands apart from the rest! Sonali Dev has taken Jane Austen’s classic story, moved it to modern-day San Francisco, and swapped the genders of the two main characters: Dr Trish Raje is an ambitious…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine

  Honeyman, Gail

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  Social misfit Eleanor Oliphant lives an ordered, solitary life – and she likes it that way. But all of that is thrown into disarray when she develops an unlikely friendship with the new IT guy from her office and an elderly man she helps in the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Trouble With Goats and Sheep

  Cannon, Joanna

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  This uplifting tale follows neighbourhood kids turned amateur detectives Grace and Tilly as they investigate the disappearance of their neighbour Mrs Creasy during a hot English summer in the late 1970s. More than the standard mystery it appears to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Invoice

  Karlsson, Jonas, 1971-

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  What defines a good and happy life, and what price can be put on it? This quirky and thoughtful novel is a really nice exploration of life, dealing with big things in a very human way without once getting heavy or overly serious. A whimsical story…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good

  Stories

  Tursten, Helene, 1954-

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  This delightful read is set in Sweden and divided into five short stories outlining the misadventures of an 88-year-old part-time murderer. We follow Maud as she secretly dispatches various nefarious characters, including an abusive neighbour, a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• All the Light We Cannot See

  Doerr, Anthony, 1973-

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  An inspirational, compelling WWII read. When Paris becomes occupied by the Nazis, 12-year-old blind girl Marie-Laure and her father flee to the walled citadel of Saint-Malo, carrying with them a dangerous secret. Meanwhile, in Germany, orphan Werner…Read moreRead more of this annotation