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  • 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,…

  • Book Review: The Science of Racism by Keon West

    👀 First impressions:The Science of Racism by Dr. Keon West is one of those books that should be required reading for anyone interested in understanding how prejudice takes root. and how we can begin to dismantle it. As both a social psychologist and a clear, engaging writer, West bridges the gap between academic research and real-world experience.…

  • Book Review: Pax by Tom Holland

    👀 First impressions:After Rubicon and Dynasty, I was eager to see how Tom Holland would complete his trilogy on the Roman Empire, and Pax: War and Peace in Rome’s Golden Age does not disappoint. Holland’s signature blend of scholarship and storytelling shines through once again, painting the first and second centuries of the Roman Empire with colour, drama, and humanity. Pax explores…

  • Book Review: Living Better by Alastair Campbell

    👀 First impressions:After a close family member’s diagnosis of severe depression, I picked up Living Better: How I Learned to Survive Depression by Alastair Campbell, hoping to better understand what they might be going through. I expected something political or clinical, but what I found was far more human. Campbell, best known as Tony Blair’s former communications director, strips…

  • 🌍 What to Read Wednesday: Stories Set in Africa

    Every Wednesday, I love sharing themed recommendations, and this week we’re heading to Africa through the pages of some powerful books. From sweeping historical epics to intimate character studies, these stories capture the diversity, resilience, and beauty of a continent often underrepresented in mainstream publishing. If you’re looking to broaden your reading horizons, here are…

  • Book Review: The Centre by Ayesha Manazir Siddiqi

    👀 First impressions:The premise of The Centre immediately grabbed me: a secretive institute that promises to teach anyone to speak a new language fluently in just ten days. It’s a fascinating hook, especially for readers who love speculative fiction that blurs into social commentary. From the beginning, I knew this wasn’t going to be a straightforward thriller, it…

  • Book Review: Dearest by Jacqui Walters

    👀 First impressions:From the very first page, Dearest had me hooked. The premise of a new mother grappling with exhaustion, self-doubt, and the sudden return of her estranged mother is already heavy with tension, but Jacquie Walters takes it further, twisting the domestic into something chilling and strange. The combination of new motherhood and horror feels natural here,…

  • Book Review: Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica

    👀 First impressions:I went into Local Woman Missing expecting a twisty, small-town thriller — and Mary Kubica absolutely delivered. Set in a quiet suburb, the story follows the disappearance of two women, Shelby Tebow and Meredith Dickey, and Meredith’s six-year-old daughter, Delilah. Eleven years later, Delilah suddenly reappears, disoriented, traumatised, and silent about what happened. The book unravels…

  • ✨ What to Read Wednesday: Delightfully Weird Female Main Characters

    Every so often, a book hands you a heroine who’s just… a little off. Maybe she’s morally slippery, maybe she’s socially awkward in the most watchable way, or maybe she’s just marching to the beat of her own strange little drum. Today’s picks are for readers who love a female main character who’s weird, wild, or…

  • Book Review: Long Live Evil by Sarah Rees Brennan

    👀 First impressions:Sarah Rees Brennan is known for her witty, fast-paced writing, and Long Live Evil immediately promises a fresh spin on classic villain tropes. The premise hooked me right away: what if the so-called “bad guys” weren’t quite as evil as the stories made them seem? The title alone sets the stage for a mischievous, tongue-in-cheek look…