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I was at the House of Literature last night to hear Elif Shafak talk about her latest book

What a talk. She talked about so many aspects of the novel and the significance of different writing styles for the different POV. I now have a deeper understanding of the novel

And Sharif was so sweet. Taking her time for everyone wanting a signed copy and a selfie. I stood 50 min in a queue. I can‘t remember the last time I did that

#FeelinTheLove Day 24: the #Lonely Londoners was one of my greatest reads from our decolonize your bookshelf reading theme. Sam Selvon, who published in the 50s couldn‘t care less about pandering to a White audience, and what a liberation it is. My full review here: https://wp.me/pDlzr-pjL

A book, a cuppa, and a quiet house (for a while). Ahhh Sunday, you're the best. 💜

I loved Longbourn by Jo Baker & so i picked up her new book pretty quick. Its an engaging historical fiction set around the Blitz in London. Baker takes what at first seems like a typical English “office girl” (Charlotte) and slowly fills in her background until we realise she is not typical at all. As C goes through the loss of friends & workmates she gets caught up unravelling a mystery and gets into real peril. A good read 3.5 stars

I popped into the bookstore while my oldest son was with his tutor. This book jumped out at me and reminded me to check it out at the library. I did read the first few pages there. Is that stealing? I‘m not a bookstore person, at the library, this is encouraged!

My book haul just came in the mail! I think I'm going to read this new translation of The Iliad next. 🤔

Next audible

Fantastic

I loved this funny, original novel. Lauren finds that her attics is producing an endless supply of husbands. I don‘t always love supernatural elements but this works because it‘s integrated so well & Lauren keeps us grounded in the real world (contemporary London). She‘s an engaging character with a dry sense of humour & we‘re on her side. Raises questions of sliding doors, how to choose a partner & what makes a good life. Coming up on the pod 🎧