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Home / Time off / Culture / Archive by category Books (Page 2)

Book Club: Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger

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Book Club: Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger

Henpicked's book club choice for November is Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger. It's 'Dark and delicious.'

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Book Club: Secrets of the Homefront Girls by Kate Thompson

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Book Club: Secrets of the Homefront Girls by Kate Thompson

Henpicked's book club choice for October is Secrets of the Homefront Girls by Kate Thompson. It's 'filled with life and compassion.'

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Book Club: Watching You by Lisa Jewell

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Book Club: Watching You by Lisa Jewell

Henpicked's book club choice for September is Watching You by Lisa Jewell. It's 'A finely drawn domestic thriller.'

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4 tips for creating an illustrated book

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4 tips for creating an illustrated book

An illustrated book is a thing of beauty. Here's how to make the most of your artistic talents and make your book really stand out.

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Book Club: The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton

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Book Club: The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton

Henpicked's book club choice for August is The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton. It's 'A story of love and obsession, betrayal and retribution, appearance and truth.'

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The Help by Kathryn Stockett

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The Help by Kathryn Stockett

Henpicked's book club choice for July is The Help by Kathryn Stockett. It's 'A laugh-out-loud, vociferously angry must-read'

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Great reads for your summer holiday…

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Great reads for your summer holiday…

Looking for some great ideas for summer reads? Here's what our book club members recommend...

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The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena

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The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena

Henpicked's book club choice for June is The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapenal. It's 'Meticulously crafted and razor sharp.'

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Book Club: Friend Request by Laura Marshall

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Book Club: Friend Request by Laura Marshall

Our book of the month for May 2019. The reviews say it's: 'A read-it-in-one-sitting thriller . . . Twisty and gripping but always relatable.''

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Book Club: The Aftermath by Rhidian Brook

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Book Club: The Aftermath by Rhidian Brook

Our book of the month for April 2019. 'A captivating tale not only of love among the ruins but also of treachery and vengeance.'

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Book Club: Let Me Lie by Clare Mackintosh

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Book Club: Let Me Lie by Clare Mackintosh

Our book of the month for March 2019. 'A rollercoaster ride with a shocker of a final sentence.'

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Book Club: Elizabeth is Missing by Emma Healey

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Book Club: Elizabeth is Missing by Emma Healey

Our book of the month for February 2019. 'A compelling mystery that capture the experience of Maud, a highly memorable elderly woman losing her memory.' ...

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Book Club: My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante

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Book Club: My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante

Our book of the month for January 2019. “The truest evocation of a complex and lifelong friendship between women I’ve ever read.” ...

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Book Club: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng

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Book Club: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng

Our book of the month for December 2018. 'Beautifully written, completely charming, and extremely wise on the subject of adolescence and influence'...

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Book Club: The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes by Ruth Hogan

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Book Club: The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes by Ruth Hogan

Our book of the month for October 2018. 'Filled with hope and the power of friendship'...

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