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  • Book Review: Hex by Thomas Olde Heuvelt

    👀 First impressions:If you’re looking for a book that truly earns its place on your Halloween reading list, Hex by Thomas Olde Heuvelt is it. This haunting novel blends folklore and modern life in a way that feels both timeless and terrifying. Set in the seemingly peaceful town of Black Spring, it follows residents who live alongside the…

  • Book Review: American Pastoral by Philip Roth

    👀 First impressions:American Pastoral by Philip Roth is one of those novels that stays with you long after you finish it, not because it’s comforting, but because it refuses to be. It tells the story of Seymour “Swede” Levov, a man who seems to have it all: success, family, and the American dream. But when his daughter…

  • Book Review: Catch-22 by Joseph Heller

    👀 First impressions:Catch-22 by Joseph Heller is one of those novels that everyone’s heard of, but few realise just how wild and sharp it really is until they dive in. Set during World War II, it follows Captain John Yossarian, a U.S. Army bombardier desperately trying to survive the madness of war while everyone around him seems…

  • Book Review: Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit by Jeanette Winterson

    👀 First impressions:Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit by Jeanette Winterson is one of those rare novels that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant. First published in 1985, it tells the story of Jeanette, a young girl growing up in a strict Pentecostal household in northern England, who begins to question both her faith and her…

  • Book Review: The Pumpkin Spice Cafe by Laurie Gilmore

    👀 First impressions:The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore isn’t the kind of book I’d normally reach for, but my best friend has been singing its praises for months, so I finally gave in, and I’m glad I did. Set in the small, picturesque town of Dream Harbour, this story follows Jeanie, who unexpectedly inherits her aunt’s…

  • Book Review: The Family at No. 1 by Caroline Mitchell

    👀 First impressions:The Family at Number 1 by Caroline Mitchell has all the ingredients of a solid domestic thriller: a new family moving into a quiet neighbourhood, neighbours who seem a little too curious, and secrets simmering just below the surface. From the very first chapter, it’s clear something isn’t right about Number 1, and Mitchell does…

  • Book Review: Scuttle by Barnaby Walter

    👀 First impressions:Scuttle by Barnaby Walter is one of those books that sinks its claws in from the very first page and refuses to let go. Blending psychological suspense with creeping horror, it follows the unsettling aftermath of a man’s death and the strange, almost supernatural presence that begins to invade the lives of those left behind.…

  • Book Review: The Guest List by Lucy Foley

    👀 First impressions:The Guest List by Lucy Foley promises a stormy island, a glamorous wedding, and a body before the cake is even cut. On paper, it’s the perfect recipe for a modern murder mystery. The story unfolds across multiple perspectives including the bride, the groom, the best man, the bridesmaid, and the wedding planner, each with…

  • Book Review: Annie Bot by Sierra Greer

    👀 First impressions:Annie Bot by Sierra Greer is one of those novels that sneaks up on you, softly, almost gently, and then completely shatters you. It’s a story about Annie, a humanoid AI companion designed to serve her owner, Doug. On the surface, it’s a tale of technology and obedience, but beneath that, it’s a profound exploration…

  • Book Review: Watching You by Helen Fields

    👀 First impressions:Helen Fields is one of those crime authors who knows exactly how to get under your skin, and Watching You proves it. Set in Scotland, this psychological thriller wastes no time pulling you into a chilling game of obsession, control, and fear. The story centres on a woman who realises she’s being watched, every move tracked,…