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    Insatiable
    Limelight
    Careering
    How to Be a Grown-Up
    Pity Party
    • Pity Party

      the hilarious and heartfelt novel you have to read this summer

      • 368pages
      • 13 heures de lecture

      Katherine lives by the rules, ticks all the boxes and prepares for the worst, even while she hopes for the best. Then the worst actually happens and, as she tries to navigate life as a young widow, it turns out she was not prepared at all. Nothing scares Katherine more than stopping, but everyone insists she needs to take some time for herself. Head to a wellness retreat, they said. Enjoy some me-time, they said... Except this retreat isn't the pity party she was hoping for. Instead of massages, she has erotic meditation, and instead of spa treatments she has scream therapy. Katherine has never lost control in her life. In fact, she's fairly certain that if she starts screaming she might never stop. But she's about to let go, and everyone had better stand back... Hilarious, heartbreaking and honest, this is a story about learning how to stop playing it safe in a world that feels so dangerous - and showing up to the party, even when it feels impossible.

      Pity Party
      3,7
    • How to Be a Grown-Up

      • 272pages
      • 10 heures de lecture

      A smart and witty book for a confident, laughter-filled life.

      How to Be a Grown-Up
      3,5
    • Careering

      • 400pages
      • 14 heures de lecture

      Exploring the exhausting push-pull of pursuing a career you love but that doesn't reciprocate, this book captures the zeitgeist as many question their professional paths. Imogen, after countless internships, finds herself disillusioned and struggling to make ends meet while writing a blog alongside double shifts at a pub. Enter Harri, who is transitioning from Panache magazine to launch a fierce feminist site, The Know. She believes Imogen's outrageous sexual content will attract clicks, but both women share a hidden connection: Harri, at the end of her career, has also been betrayed by the industry she devoted herself to. Will she recognize her exploitation before Imogen realizes that not everything is easily replicated? Can they reconcile their passion for work with the reality that it may never love them back? This hilarious and honest narrative examines the often toxic relationship women have with their dream jobs. With brilliant characters and relatable chaos, it resonates with anyone who has felt their job drain their spirit. The book is a perceptive, funny, and inspiring exploration of modern womanhood, making it a must-read for anyone navigating the complexities of their career.

      Careering
      3,4
    • Limelight

      • 384pages
      • 14 heures de lecture

      Frankie has a love-hate relationship with the spotlight. She secretly craves attention, but she is ashamed of that craving. And after a lifetime of comparison to her perfect sister Bean, she has never felt more invisible. She only ever feels seen when she uploads risque photos to her small community of online fans. She creates a new her: confident, sexy, unforgettable, and utterly unrecognisable from the real Frankie.Then the worst happens. Bean is diagnosed with cancer. While Frankie wants to fill the freezer with home cooked food, her mother decides she knows better and somehow launches a nationwide cancer fundraiser, with Frankie as the supportive-sister-spokesmodel. And with a delicious sense of inevitability, her account is found. Now everyone has their eyes on Frankie. With her mum and sister no longer speaking to her, Frankie flounders in her newfound notoriety. Feminists and misogynists rage at her online, while she attracts hundreds of new subscribers. Whether they're demanding apologies or expecting an empowering call to arms, everyone wants Frankie to explain herself. But how can she explain what she barely understands?Limelight is a story about sisterhood, sexuality, and self-esteem. It's about how we cope with living in a world which constantly tells us who we are. What happens when we stop listening and start paying attention to who we need to become?

      Limelight
      3,1
    • Insatiable

      • 352pages
      • 13 heures de lecture

      The most talked-about book of the year is described as "filthy" yet "funny," captivating readers with its exploration of female desire. It tells the story of Violet, who finds herself in a dead-end job, heartbroken, and estranged from her best friend. Yearning for a better life, she jumps at the chance to join Lottie’s exciting start-up, only to discover that Lottie and her husband Simon are inviting her into their lavish lives as well. Drawn in by their glamorous lifestyle and Friday-night parties, Violet grapples with whether this is truly the fulfillment she seeks or merely an escape from her past. The narrative is a poignant mix of humor and vulnerability, addressing themes of loneliness, longing, and the complexities of modern womanhood. Critics praise its dark humor, sharp intelligence, and the raw portrayal of female desire. The writing is described as addictive and insightful, capturing the chaotic nature of young women’s lives today. With comparisons to beloved works like "Bridget Jones's Diary," this debut novel is celebrated for its relatable characters and astute social observations. It’s a story that resonates deeply, leaving readers reflecting long after the final page.

      Insatiable
      3,0