Our editor Elaine is currently reading this one. With Nails: The Film Diaries of Richard E Grant The BBC is also gearing up to release a TV series inspired by the book in the next few weeks. It follows them as their relationship changes and shines a light on how we connect as humans. Our sub-editor Sarah suggested Normal People, a tale of two young people who move to Dublin for college.

Winton’s novel follows a young man who flees a violent scene in rural Australia, bringing him deep into the country’s wilderness. Kelly’s last suggestion was The Shepherd’s Hut, which she listened to using BorrowBox. Kelly suggested this, she said, because it might be relevant to anyone feeling the toll of getting to grips with the new world around us. The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didionĭidion’s The Year of Magical Thinking looks at marriage, motherhood and death as she reflects on two life-altering tragedies she experienced. In Kitchen, Yoshimoto explores mothers, love, tragedy and just how much the kitchen of a family home impacts the lives of women in modern Japan. Her novel tells the story of Keiko, a “strange” girl who encounters all walks of life in her new job. Murata encapsulates life in one of Japan’s most everyday settings – the convenience store.

Having grown up in Calgary, the twins take turns in alternating chapters to give what Goodreads calls a “raw account” of their formative years. Musicians and LGBTQ icons Tegan and Sara Quin recount their adventures of youth in High School, their autobiography. Purple Hibiscus and Half of a Yellow Sun are two of my all-time favourites. Personally, I recommend anything by Adichie. Written by New Zealand author Jochems, it’s a psychological thriller of obsession and escape, according to Goodreads.Īmericanah follows the story of Ifemelu, a Nigerian woman who moves to the US, as she navigates social life, academia and more, adjusting to life away from her friend, Obinze. Our tech journalist Kelly brought this up as a good choice if you want to read about somebody else stuck inside for a long period of time. Here’s 18 book recommendations for some escapism-filled recreation. To help you take a break, we’ve been talking about the books we love and what we’re currently reading. If you’re anything like us, you’ll know how hard it can be to pull yourself away from screens, between laptops, TVs and phones, to name a few. We’re about to spend another weekend physically distancing ourselves from others. Wondering what you should read this weekend? Here are some diverse suggestions from the team at Silicon Republic.

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