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Here you will find my own personal reviews of purchased books, gifted books, and advanced reader copies. I cover all genres of fiction books, plus non-fiction, classics and poetry.

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Alan Opts Out – Courtney Maum

Published By: John MurrayPages: 320Released On: 04/06/2026 After successful ad exec Alan Anderson bombs the biggest pitch of his career, he has an epiphany. His entire career has been about making people buy stuff that they don’t need so they feel perpetually unsatisfied and less-than. After a lifetime of striving for capitalism, Alan is opting…

My Favourite Underappreciated Books

I read somewhere between 400 and 450 books a year, which sounds like a lot until you remember there are millions of books published around the world. In the grand scheme of things, I’m barely scratching the surface. And honestly? The thought that there are countless incredible books out there that I may never even…

What Do the World’s Royal Families Read?

Ever wondered what books end up on royal bedside tables around the world? I certainly have. We often hear about the public lives of kings, queens, princes and princesses – the ceremonies, the speeches, the charity work – but their reading habits give us a much more personal glimpse into who they are. And the…

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