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books we love
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A historical fiction novel based on the biggest 70s rock band in the world, Daisy Jones and the Six. In 1979, the band split, fans had no answers until now. Written as an interview, we witness opinions, conflicts, relationships, regret and meet some badass women. The perfect summer read.

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August, 1983, the day of Nina Riva’s infamous annual summer party. Anyone can attend and everyone wants to be around the Riva family, especially as their father is the infamous singer, Mick Riva. In 24 hours, their lives change, by midnight the party is out of control and by morning, the Riva mansion is up in flames.
A book you finish and forget it’s fiction. Set in the 50s through to the 80s, meet renowned actress, Evelyn Hugo and her seven husbands. We’re thrown into the shameful, dark reality of the movie industry, the trials, tribulations, sacrifices and mistakes made to keep yourself alive.

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A sweet, cosy romance to devour, that follows Tiffy and Leon. They agree on a strange arrangement to share a flat AND a bed together, but they never see eachother. During the evenings, the appartment is Tiffy’s. When she leaves for work, that’s when Leon goes home. With such lovable characters, it’s hard to put this one down!
A classic, American feminist novel that criticises the expectations of women in the 50s. We follow Esther who has won a litary competition and moves to NYC as an intern at a magazine. She works hard and has many opportunities, but within the writing you can see her depression brewing.

If you don’t know Colleen Hoover, where have you been? A tale of two lovers who only meet once a year on November 9. Fallon is moving cross-country the day after she meets aspriring novelist, Ben. As time goes on, Fallon starts questioning if Ben truly feels the way he says he does.

