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  • A Word a Day

    By Joseph Piercy
    3 stars

    It encourages the reader to use a word a day. It contains many words I knew but also a lot of very obscure ones that would be quite hard to introduce into a conversation.

  • Fox

    By Joyce Carol Oates
    4 stars

    Joyce Carol Oates is one of my favourite authors. I have read nearly every book this prolific writer has written. A compelling but uncomfortable read - especially for a teacher because it describes a predatory teacher hiding in plain sight.

  • The Vanishing Place

    By Zoe Rankin
    4 stars

    Spookily reminiscent of what we know about the Tom Phillips case. An uneasy read but a page turner.

  • A different Kind of Power

    By Jacinda Ardern
    5 stars

    A brilliant read. It gives great perspective on how she developed her value system and is a very interesting account of her time in power.

  • The Elements

    By John Boyne
    4 stars

    This is not an easy read but it is compelling. It explores abuse and its effect in 4 different narratives.

  • The Vanity Fair Diaries

    By Tina Brown
    4 stars

    Enjoyable if you have been a reader of Vanity Fair or if you are interested in long form journalism. Tina is a name dropper & has met many of the most famous politicians, writers and luminaries of the last 4 -5 decades.

  • When the Going was Good

    By Graydon Carter
    4 stars

    A very interesting account which touches briefly on his childhood but concentrates mainly on his time as a journalist then editor of Vanity Fair.

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