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Contemporary Fiction

Join me to lose yourself in the intricate tapestry of contemporary fiction, where compelling characters navigate the complexities of the modern world.

In this section you’ll find book reviews for thought-provoking stories that mirror our present-day realities and captivate your imagination.

Discover your next read!

Review : Together, Again by Milly Johnson

January 24, 2025November 10, 2022
Paperback book cover for Together, Again by Milly Johnson. Two women are sat on a sofa and one is standing. They are drinking a hot drink and chatting. A lamp is lit and there is a rabbit by the side of the sofa

I’m delighted to be sharing my thoughts about Together, Again by Milly Johnson. Together, Again by Milly Johnson is out 3rd March, …

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Categories Contemporary Fiction, Fiction Book Reviews

Review : The Lost Notebook by Louise Douglas

January 24, 2025September 7, 2022
book cover for The Lost Notebook by Louise Douglas. A view from a garden towards a house and the sea. In the garden is the back wheel of a bicycle with 3 notebooks

I’m delighted to be sharing my thoughts about The Lost Notebook by Louise Douglas. The Lost Notebook is brilliant.  I …

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Categories Contemporary Fiction, Fiction Book Reviews

Review : The Book Share by Phaedra Patrick

January 24, 2025April 4, 2022
Book cover for The Book Share by Phaedra Patrick. A woman sits cross legged on a yellow armchair with stacks of books either side of her. The background is red and book title in white with the author's name in yellow

We’re delighted to be sharing Elena’s thoughts about The Book Share by Phaedra Patrick. Liv is a cleaner, mum to …

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Categories Contemporary Fiction, Fiction Book Reviews

Review : Mothers and Daughters by Erica James

January 26, 2025March 17, 2022
Book cover for Mothers and Daughters by Erica James. A garden path edged with flowers leads to a gate and a path down to the sea

I’m delighted to be sharing my thoughts about Mothers and Daughters by Erica James. I was so swept up in …

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Categories Contemporary Fiction, Fiction Book Reviews

Book Review | Waiting to Begin by Amanda Prowse

January 1, 2025June 30, 2021
book cover for Waiting to Begin by Amanda Prowse. Mirror leaning against a wardrobe door

We’re delighted to be sharing Laura’s thoughts about Waiting to Begin by Amanda Prowse. 1984. Bessie is a confident sixteen-year-old …

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