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In brief: A summary about behavioural economics, a branch of economics that involves psychology and how irrational humans can be. The good: Good summary of the major studies and breakthroughs. The not-so-good: Not an overly exciting read. Why I chose it: Interested in behavioural economics and how it can be used in other areas of... Continue Reading →
In brief: Lois wants a divorce, so her father has sent her to Reno to a divorce ranch to reside for six weeks. There, she meets Greer who pushes her to be wilder – but at what cost? The good: Interesting setting for a novel. The not-so-good: It’s not particularly fast moving. Why I chose... Continue Reading →
Some romance reads this week, after a foray into manga. Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan is set after Yasmen and Josiah’s marriage ended. Now they are in a stable place, but are they ready to let go of each other? Or will it hurt more? Swift and Saddled by Lyla Sage is set... Continue Reading →
In brief: Harriet has put an end to her relationship and moves away, but her ex and her previous ex are still lurking around. Can she get them out of her life? The good: Different story to what the blurb suggested. The not-so-good: The blurb doesn’t really tell much of the story! Why I chose... Continue Reading →
In brief: Clara and Ruby run the only underground library in a tube station during World War II. As you’d expect, their lives are anything but dull. The good: Interesting part of history, plus a LOT of drama. The not-so-good: More action focused than descriptive. Why I chose it: I like to read fiction based... Continue Reading →
A few new books this week, some older ones that I’ve not read and a new release: Tales of the City by Armistead Maupin is the first book in the Tales of the City series, starting in San Francisco in the 1970s. The residents of 28 Barbary Lane, gay and straight, are living the ups... Continue Reading →
In brief: Princess Ilaria just wants to explore Rome anonymously for a couple of days, so she switches places with her assistant. Her day as a tourist with Callum is fantastic until it isn’t. The good: Fun twist. The not-so-good: Packed a lot into 71 pages, with a pace that was a bit too fast... Continue Reading →
In brief: Lily starts emailing her favourite author and it’s the start of a friendship until he ghosts her. But then new neighbour Nick realises that it’s Lily he emailed and that he really likes her… The good: Great premise. The not-so-good: Seemed to be lacking in depth for me at times. Why I chose... Continue Reading →
It seems to be summer again here, so it works out that this week’s new reads have bright covers! The Myth of Normal by Gabor Maté with Daniel Maté asks the definition of normal when it comes to health. It looks at how trauma affects the body and the balance between mental and physical health.... Continue Reading →
I’ve enjoyed Japanese fiction in translation for years and I’m so glad that more novels are being translated into English. Here are my favourites, some well known and some not… The Restaurant of Love by Ito Ogawa The story of a tiny restaurant that prepares a special meal just once a day to help the... Continue Reading →
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