From teenage heartbreak to her mother's suicide, Palmer tackles a life less normal in a way that puts the reader in the story with her. Though a unique and personal story, she touches on a lot of universal subjects, particularly when discussing the dynamics of family, friendships and romance.

A vastly underrated, profoundly funny take on corporate email (un)culture.

Unparalleled genius.

Hornby expertly captures the brilliant dance between music and listener...and the community of music lovers and the people we try to indoctrinate.

"Sentimental music has a great way of taking you back somewhere at the same time that it takes you forward, so you feel nostalgic and hopeful all at the same time."

"An Angel who did not so much Fall as Saunter Vaguely Downwards."

"Face your life, it's pain, it's pleasure, leave no path untaken."

Tricks of time and twists in alliances elevate the series to mature new levels. Rowling was still finding ways to amaze and inspire with the Potter mythology.

From the first page, JK Rowling built a world of wonder and wizardry with such meticulousness and care that going back even after all 7 books, you can see the blueprint laid out perfectly.