08/02/2026
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The heat was on with both the temperature and the books last month! Weโve got translated works, q***r works, lots of works written by women, and more in our favourite reads from July roundup. โ๏ธ
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โAs someone who devours cannibalism stories, The Secret Dinner was a particularly delightful treat for me! I loved how deeply flawed each of the main characters were and how said flaws played different parts in forwarding the plot. Mix in the hilarious black comedy, the utterly horrifying scenes, and the topical social commentary on wealth inequality, The Secret Dinner is *chefโs kiss* โ - Alliye
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โI love this book because it asks questions about intimacy and technology: mainly, how close is too close? The second person perspective, the terrifying events, and the palpable grief all made this a really memorable read. โ - Amy
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โA gripping crime thriller thatโs more psychological than action with such enjoyable twists and turns. It was truly an amazing read that I couldnโt put down.โ - Athena
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โCackle is the perfect palette cleaner after a heavy read. It explores self actualization, the power of female friendship, and knowing your true worth. This witchy comfort read belongs on your shelf if youโre looking for something to remind you that you are that girl and you always deserve kindness from every relationship in your life.โ - Colby
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โThis book was a stunningly beautiful story of love, loss and finding yourself. The two story lines pull you in and you just canโt stop reading. I could not put this book down!โ - Emma
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โThis small novella packed a huge punch. Emma Osborne creates a story that feels raw, heartbreaking, and painfully real. Kristina is such a
