Here on Style-and-Wear we love books and while we may not always find the time to read between the busy 9-5, we’re constantly looking for new reads. Nothing quite compares to the feel and smell of a new book, but for those of you who enjoy sitting down with their Kindle on a lazy afternoon […]
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It’s March, and we’re back for a monthly review for Book Club. This month Faye has been reading The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse The Sanatorium Sarah Pearse I’ve been really getting into gothic thrillers recently but this one is off the scale. It’s surprising it’s a debut. An isolated hotel, high up in the Swiss […]
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It’s March, and we’re back for a monthly review for Book Club. This month Candice has been reading The Girls Are All So Nice Here by Laurie Elizabeth Flynn. The Girls Are All So Nice Here Laurie Elizabeth Flynn Ambrosia Wellington receives an invitation via email from the Alumni Committee at her alma mater Wesleyan […]
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It’s January, which means it’s time for our Book Club to review a monthly read and Candice has been reading The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. The Thursday Murder Club Richard Osman In a peaceful retirement village four unlikely friends meet to discuss unsolved crimes, together they call themselves The Thursday Murder Club — […]
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January is all about fresh starts (even if that’s far more difficult this year) so for this month’s Book Club Faye has been reading how she could change her life… You Can Change Your Life: Easy Steps to Getting what You Want Rob Yeung These proven techniques aim to bring about lasting change in your […]
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From uplifting outlooks to story sequels, these new releases will keep you busy throughout lockdown, and give you inspiration for your 2021 reading list. Faye’s picks: 1. Beginners Tom Vanderbilt Beginners asks the question: “why are children the only ones allowed to experience the inherent fun of facing daily challenges? And could we benefit from […]
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It’s December, which means it’s time for our Book Club to review a monthly read and Candice has been reading a book set in a virtual reality universe… Ready Player Two Ernest Cline Before I start any review, I also read a few to get a consensus of what other people thought, and I’ve seen […]
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From in-their-own-words stories to fictional favourites, these new releases will keep you busy throughout your Christmas break at home (and may make perfect gifts too). Faye’s picks: 1. The Wrong Family Tarryn Fisher Have you ever been wrong about someone? Juno thought Winnie and her husband, Nigel, had the perfect perfect life, but only now […]
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It’s November, which means it’s time for our Book Club to review a monthly read and Candice has been reading a fantasy novel that you’ll never forget… The Invisible Life Of Addie LaRue V.E Schwab Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be immortal? I’m sure we all have at some point, for me […]
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It’s November, which means it’s time for our Book Club to review a monthly read and Faye has been reading an old favourite… Will Grayson, Will Grayson John Green & David Levithan It’s been many years since I dipped into a John Green book but this month it dawned on me that the only book […]
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From in-their-own-words stories to fictional favourites, these new releases will keep you busy throughout this cold November (and may be perfect Christmas gifts too). Faye’s picks: 1. Spellbreaker Charlie N. Holmberg This all-new fantasy series by the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Paper Magician, is sure to be a success. The orphaned Elsie […]
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Get into the Christmas spirit with these festive books you’ll want to find under your tree. 1. Starry Skies Over The Chocolate Pot Café Jessica Redland The snow is falling, fairy lights are glistening and Christmas shopping is underway – but for Tara Porter, owner of thriving cafe The Chocolate Pot, this is the loneliest […]
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A psychological thriller and a science fiction novel, this month we’ve been reading… Lost Leona Deakin After speaking to Leona about her book, I was so eager to read it to find out just what had happened to Captain Harry Peterson. It’s fair to say I wasn’t disappointed and I was flicking pages well into […]
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From mysteries to autobiographies, these new releases offer some great page-turning this October Faye’s picks: 1. The Magpie Society: One for Sorrow Amy McCulloch & Zoe Sugg This has been pre-ordered for a while now and we can’t wait for it to arrive. It’s likely to be a bit different to Zoe’s Girl Online days. […]
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Coffee table books are a statement. Generally more expensive than any other book – they are part decorative, like an ornament on a shelf or canvas on a wall and part book – however they are not novels with plot twisting story lines, instead they give insight to those who own them. These inspirational talking […]
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