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thank u, next: The Books That Taught Us Love, Patience, Pain

Posted on 28 November 2018 by babelclaire

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One taught me love; one taught me patience; one taught me pain… If you’re anything like me, you’ve been humming Ariana Grande’s newest song to yourself since it came out a couple of weeks ago. You might have seen the … Continue reading →

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50 Must Read Books for Fans of THE WEST WING

Posted on 7 November 2018 by babelclaire

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If you’ve ever bumped into me online, you probably know about my West Wing­, um, obsession. I even moved to DC because I love the show so much. (Yes, really.) But before living here was a reality, I spent a lot … Continue reading →

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5 British Books to Look Out for in November

Posted on 5 November 2018 by babelclaire

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It’s apparently all about the dark and purple covers in U.S.–bound Brit Lit this month. What to read into this? Probably nothing. But whether you’re into fantasy, thoughtful nonfiction, pop music, or delicious drinks, there’s something for you among the … Continue reading →

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5 British Books to Look Out for in October

Posted on 2 October 2018 by babelclaire

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October is a big month in UK publishing, and particularly in nonfiction, as the winter gift season looms. Good news! This month, quite a few of these new books are making their way straight across the pond without the often … Continue reading →

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5 British Books to Look Out for in the US in September

Posted on 6 September 2018 by babelclaire

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This month, it was tough to narrow down the list to just five notable books crossing the Atlantic. Quite a few books from earlier in the year are making their way across now – there are probably meaningful conclusions to … Continue reading →

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5 British Books to Look Out for in the US in August

Posted on 30 July 2018 by babelclaire

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It seems incongruous for August, when many of us will be dangling our feet in a pool and flicking through a fun story while sipping rosé, but the notable books I’ve found crossing the pond this month all seem quite … Continue reading →

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11 Ways to Get Creative With Books on Instagram

Posted on 26 July 2018 by babelclaire

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If you want to jazz up your Bookstagram life, take inspiration from the pros with these fun ways to be creative with books. It’s all about the props! Read more on Book Riot….  And if you want to know more about bookstagramming, … Continue reading →

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The Best British Books We’ve Read in 2018 (So Far)

Posted on 25 July 2018 by babelclaire

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It’s been about a year and a half since I realised, to my shame, that I had completely forgotten to read any books that weren’t from America—let alone from my home country, the UK. I’ve put this right since then—even started … Continue reading →

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‘All Grown Up’ Challenges The Idea That Life Should Be Focused On Finding ‘The One’

Posted on 7 May 2017 by babelclaire

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One evening last fall, my roommate and I watched the movie How To Be Single. I knew I’d hate it, and I was right. I hated it for multiple reasons, chief among which is this: these movies are inevitably not about being … Continue reading →

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3 Great Novels about Political Campaigns

Posted on 16 October 2015 by babelclaire

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I love reading about campaigns. YA, romance, chick lit, non-fiction: you name it, I’ll read it. I love the high stakes, the idealism or the cynicism of the characters, and their high energy. I love the sense of danger, too: … Continue reading →

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