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abbybathurst
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Book Review: Dead Happy by Josh Silver
The gripping second instalment of the HappyHead duology, Dead Happy by Josh Silver, is a must-read for fans of thrillers and dystopias,...
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abbybathurst
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Valentine's Day novella recommendations for a quick, fun read
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National Storytelling Week: Books on the craft of writing
This week is National Storytelling Week, so I thought I'd share some of my favourite books on the craft of writing and storytelling. From...
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Book Review: Play Along by Liz Tomforde
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A guide to the Twisted series by Ana Huang
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Why we should celebrate Banned Books Week
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