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Now Is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson

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adventurous funny fast-paced

4.0

This is flawed I think, but it's still so enjoyable - Wilson is just such an entertaining writer

Iris by Fiona Kelly McGregor

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dark funny informative medium-paced

4.0

Immersive, entertaining character study of Iris Weber - McGregor's research is incredible, but the storytelling is what really makes this

Trust by Hernán Díaz

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challenging informative mysterious fast-paced

4.0

Self-consciously clever novel that circles around a single story via four distinct voices and perspectives - very enjoyable to watch the layers unfold

Fight Night by Miriam Toews

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funny sad fast-paced

4.25

Reworking lots of Toews' favourite themes, with the usual joy and wit and wisdom - she's one of my favourites. The framing of the whole book as a letter doesn't really work, but everything else is just delightful

The Dangers of Smoking in Bed by Mariana Enríquez

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challenging dark fast-paced

4.25

Darky, sexy, violent and spooky stories from Argentina

Tiny Uncertain Miracles by Michelle Johnston

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adventurous emotional hopeful slow-paced

3.5

Strange, fascinating novel, circling around issues of faith and trust, grief and meaning - the title is a perfect summation

A Kind of Magic by Anna Spargo-Ryan

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