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The Exes by Leodora Darlington, mystery set around LONDON I read this novel for Grazia Book Club, February 2026. This a female new wave author who takes a popular theme and adds zany and unique elements. I am referencing...
Ten great books set in Vietnam. Vietnam is a vibrant nation in Southeast Asia, defined by its resilient history and breathtaking natural beauty. From the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay to the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City, it offers...
Ten great books set in Jamaica. Jamaica is an exotic Caribbean island nation known for its lush topography of mountains, rainforests, and reef-lined beaches. Originally inhabited by the Taíno people, who called it Xaymaca (‘Land of Wood and Water’), it...
Rose and Renzo by Carolyn O’Brien, historical novel set in 1930s Ancoats, Manchester. Rose and Ivy have moved into the Italian area of Manchester, a fairly run-down community. Their father, a vicar in Cheshire, recently died and they are...
Bitter Honey by Lola Akinmade, novel set in Gambia and Sweden. A lifetime of secrets played out across two continents Lola Akinmade’s Bitter Honey moves from the warmth of Gambia to wintry Sweden as Nancy is offered a scholarship...
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