reading life
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Last week, my book club had the incredible opportunity to sit down with bestselling author TJ Klune for an exclusive Q&A. From discussing his journey to becoming a writer and the inspiration behind The House in the Cerulean Sea, to revealing details about future projects and sharing advice for aspiring authors, Klune offered an honest,…
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Atmosphere is a breathtaking blend of ambition, love, and resilience set against the backdrop of NASA’s 1980s Space Shuttle programme. Taylor Jenkins Reid creates a story that feels both intimate and epic, with a protagonist I couldn’t help but root for. Richly researched, emotionally powerful, and impossible to put down, this is a novel that…
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One of the strongest themes throughout the novel is Olive’s internal struggle between logic and vulnerability. As a scientist, she relies on data, evidence, and hypotheses to understand the world around her. However, as her feelings develop, she discovers that emotions cannot be measured or calculated quite so easily, forcing her to embrace a level…
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What follows is an unexpected story of connection, as Phoebe forms surprising friendships that slowly help her rediscover a reason to live and imagine a different future for herself. The wedding setting creates a striking contrast against Phoebe’s emotional state, with celebration and chaos unfolding alongside grief, loneliness, and quiet humour that lingers in the…