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My fave escapism fiction books

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When the daily grind gets too much, I adore a great fiction novel to get lost in. It gives me space to breathe, relax and return to live with renewed energy and a sense of wit!
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AudioBooks

The audiobooks I have loved - great for listening on the go in a busy life!

 
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An audiobook can be a life-saver during nap time and long walks in the buggy - a chance to escape as a mum without disturbing your little one. This book series is such a great read - or listen! This story series is so captivating - I get lost in the ...
Audio Book: The Man Who Died Twice
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I found audiobooks so convenient and completely devoured this series. Made nap time pass all the faster!
Audio Book: The Last Devil To Die
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This first book completely captivated me and I was hooked. Listening by audio book helped me to fit it into busy mum life - my AirPods are a godsend!
Audio Book: The Thursday Murder Club
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You will love this book - the whole series is delicious and this book was a highlight!
Audio Book: The Bullet that Missed
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This book was soooo gripping - such interesting characters woven together. I devoured this book during naptimes and it was a fab escape for a new mum!
AudioBook: Nine Perfect Strangers
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The structure of this narrative gets you from the first page and I found myself racing through it! I find the massive fictional dramas that are set in the most quiet, small, unsuspecting communities are a delicious escape from every day life. Love th...
AudioBook: Big Little Lies
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This book was utterly gripping! A modern story dealing with very modern scenarios - but tearing at the heart just like a timeless tale of the ages. This really got me - if you want a read/listen where you will be truly transported into another life, ...
AudioBook: Hold My Girl
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Your next great read/listen! I love Liane Moriarty - she is a clever writer and this book is a great example of her talent. The characters she creates and how she guides you through their story allow you to get fully lost in the world she creates. Do...
AudioBook: Apples Never Fall
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Paperbacks

 
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Brilliant writing - this book made me wish to be in my 70s and part of the club!
The Thursday Murder Club
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The second book in this series and it keeps getting better!
The Man Who Died Twice
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The third book in this series and I love how the characters get deeper and richer! A great read!
The Bullet That Missed
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The fourth book I have pre-ordered and cannot wait to read!
The Last Devil To Die
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COULD. NOT. PUT. IT. DOWN!
The Club
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Fast-paced, edgy writing - I got lost in this one!
People Like Her
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Loved the characters in this book and an original setting!
Nine Perfect Strangers
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So original and enchanting - this book carried me away. Love
The Flatshare
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Really delightful uplifting read
The Switch
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This book was truly GRIPPING! Loved it, a thrill!
An Anonymous Girl
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This book was so good! Loved the characters and build up. I was hooked!
The Mother-in-Law
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I was surprised by HOW MUCH I loved this series - so endearing and laugh-out-loud funny! I thoroughly enjoyed each book as the story progressed
The Rosie Effect
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I was surprised by HOW MUCH I loved this series - so endearing and laugh-out-loud funny! I thoroughly enjoyed each book as the story progressed
The Rosie Result
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I was surprised by HOW MUCH I loved this series - so endearing and laugh-out-loud funny! I thoroughly enjoyed each book as the story progressed
The Rosie Project
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For those who enjoy romantic fiction written for women, this light comedy is a really enjoyable story - easy reading, but with cleverly constructed characters and narrative that's better than your average chick-lit
I Owe You One
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I really thoroughly enjoyed this book! It speaks to me having lived this kinda life myself - but serves as a great reminder that what we see on the outside isn't all it seems. Love the storytelling and the characters - this is a great book that I wou...
My Not So Perfect Life
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I loved this book! Fun, fabulous fiction - perfect for when you're looking for a distraction and want to feel like you're among friends! Well-written, by the author that wrote the Devil Wears Prada
Chasing Harry Winston
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