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The Book Of Beginnings By Sally Page

The Book of Beginnings by Sally Page

The Book of Beginnings by Sally Page is a delightful and heartwarming novel that delves into themes of friendship, healing, and new beginnings. The story centers around Jo Sorsby, who, after a difficult breakup, finds herself managing her uncle’s stationery shop. In this quaint setting, she meets Ruth, a vicar with a hidden past, and Malcolm, an elderly man embarking on writing his first book. These new friendships become pivotal as Jo navigates her own journey of self-discovery and healing.

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Book cover of Long Island By Colm Toibin

Long Island by Colm Tóibín

'Long Island' is Colm Tóibín’s sequel to his acclaimed novel Brooklyn. Set in the 1970s, the story revisits Eilis Lacey, now living with her Italian-American husband Tony and their two children in a housing commune on Long Island. The novel opens with a dramatic twist: Tony has fathered a child with another woman, which shatters the family’s stability and sends Eilis back to Ireland for the first time in two decades.

Tóibín masterfully explores themes of identity, belonging, and the immigrant…

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