Book reviews
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The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman – Review & Verdict
In The Impossible Fortune, Richard Osman returns with his beloved Thursday Murder Club crew, blending cosy humour, smart crime and emotional stakes. A warm, witty and satisfying mystery that emphasises friendship and ageing rather than just murder.
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The New Age of Sexism Review — How Laura Bates Exposes Gender Bias in AI
A sharp, urgent examination of how Laura Bates uncovers the ways AI and emerging technologies embed and accelerate misogyny—an essential read for the tech-driven era.
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I Think We’ve Been Here Before” by Suzy Krause — A Cozy, Cosmic What-If About Memory, Mortality, and Meaning
Suzy Krause’s quietly dazzling novel imagines a world counting down to its last day—while one family faces its own ending. Nova Reyes calls it “the kind of sci-fi that makes you text someone you love.
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The Devils by Joe Abercrombie — Power, Betrayal, and the Blasphemy of Heroes
Joe Abercrombie’s The Devils is a dark hymn of faith, futility, and defiance — a brutal, brilliant return to grimdark that reminds us even monsters can dream of justice.
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Three Days in June by Anne Tyler — A Quiet Masterclass in Family and Forgiveness
Lena Hart explores Anne Tyler’s Three Days in June, a luminous study of small choices and second chances. Spoiler-safe, graceful, and perfect for readers who believe the ordinary can still surprise us.
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