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Really enjoyed this modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice set in the Muslim community in Toronto. It’s not a straight plot dupe - the author has moved the characters round a bit, but you’ve got the couple who are clearly ideal for each other but totally fail to grasp each other’s character to start with, the slick duplicitous charmer, the scheming older woman and the key milestones of the original. Really nicely done and a cheering read. • #amreading #bookstagram #AyeshaAtLast #ukbookstagram #booknerdigans

Went to this last night and it was really thought provoking. One of the best pieces of advice was that when choosing a life partner, think about whether this is someone you could have a fifty year conversation with. Good point.

If you’re planning on reading this, bring your A Game. I’m now bitterly regretting not setting up a wall chart with five colours of marker pen, a Trello and a Gantt chart. It’s very clever but don’t read unless you can give it serious attention. 😀 • #amreading #bookstagram #sevendeathsofevelynhardcastle #bloodyhellitshard

Recognise this church? Hint: I’ll be there for you... #londonhistory

This is a proper marmite* book. I think people will either love it or not get on with it at all. It’s an absolute masterclass on writing in the first person and about obsession. The whole story is narrated by Mike, whose relationship with Verity is intense and passionate and has some very public elements. Mike’s reasoning through their relationship and beyond as it begins to derail is so well explained here. This is also a book about shame, and the treatment of women. Why I think it’s marmite is because it’s a super intense read and there’s no big TA-DAH! moment in the plot, just a gentle descent to the end. I really enjoyed it, but I’m not sure I could do another one back to back! I read this courtesy of @netgalley but it’s out now. • *Marmite is a British delicacy *cough* that people either love or hate. It’s a savoury spread you can put in sandwiches or on toast. I love it. #OurKindOfCruelty #thrillerbooks #psychologicalthriller #amreading #bookstagram #ukbookstagram #booknerdigans

Really happy to be on blog tour today for S. R. Masters’ debut thriller, The Killer You Know. Great premise - group who were friends as teens meet for a reunion but there’s one no show, Will. As the group reminisce, they’re reminded of Will’s teenage joke / boast of becoming a serial killer - and they start to wonder... Hooks you in, slowly peels away layers of plot and crackles along. Great summer read. Longer review on my blog, link in bio. Have a great Sunday everyone! I’m settling in for an afternoon of footie. • #TheKillerYouKnow #crimefiction #thrillerbooks #amreading #bookstagram #ukbookstagram

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