A Paige Toon novel better suited to YA audiences, which thoughtfully looks at the care system and fostering
SOMEONE I USED TO KNOW – PAIGE TOON
Tag: fiction
THE PARTY CRASHER – SOPHIE KINSELLA
Of course, Sophie Kinsella has done it again! Her new novel for 2021 follows the stubborn Effie Talbot who is struggling to deal with her parents' divorce and new 'stepmum' stepping in to sell the house - putting her beloved Russian dolls at risk! Can Effie fulfill her quest? Well, maybe, but of course not everything is that smooth in a Kinsella novel...
MAGPIE – ELIZABETH DAY
A creepy and compelling novel by author and journalist Elizabeth Day. I loved her memoir, so what is it like to read one of her novels? A dark, psychological thrillers that deals issues of mental health and infertility.
A FUNNY LIFE – MICHAEL MCINTYRE
A quick and easy read for when you need a pick-me-up. Instantly brings a smile to the face. A great telling of McIntyre's recent (and rapid) experience in showbiz and his rise to fame
TRUST ME – T.M. LOGAN
#LizzieReads T.M. Logan continues to impress me. Trust Me is a compelling thriller that follows female protagonist Ellen Devlin on a train to Marylebone, where she meets Kathryn and baby Mia. From the off, something seems strange when Kathryn asks Ellen to look over Mia shortly – would you let someone you just met on [...]
THE VANISHING HALF – BRIT BENNETT
Twin sisters who run away. A beautifully written and poignant novel by Brit Bennett which is set to become a HBO miniseries.
OLIVE – EMMA GANNON
Women don't have to have children. Women don't have to want children. A beautifully, thoughtfully written novel by multi-hyphenate podcaster, author and influencer Emma Gannon about adulthood, friendships and being a woman - or is this case, being Olive 🫒
THE OTHER BLACK GIRL – ZAKIYA DALILA HARRIS
A confusing read as a new black girl enters the publishing house, Wagner Books, the moody, but talented, Nella is working at. Coincidentally, she starts receiving notes to leave Wagner... does said black girl have an ulterior motive?
ORDINARY PEOPLE – DIANA EVANS
#LizzieReads As Diana Evans encapsulates in her novel, Ordinary People, it turns out we are all just that; ordinary. We all have problems, ups, downs and miracles, high highs and low lows – yes people may be famous or very poor, but we still remain, humanly ordinary. I’m really glad I read this book, as [...]
MY DARK VANESSA – KATE ELIZABETH RUSSELL
A dark, immersive novel that will trap you, just like young, vulnerable student Vanessa who becomes a victim of her English teacher, Mr Strane... Fast forward to #metoo, how is Vanessa 'coping'? Be prepared to be taken to a dark, draining place.
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