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Marriage, fame, friendship—messy, hilarious, and oh-so-relatable.✨In this razor-sharp collection of twelve stories, Curt...
14/03/2025

Marriage, fame, friendship—messy, hilarious, and oh-so-relatable.✨

In this razor-sharp collection of twelve stories, Curtis Sittenfeld reminds us why she’s a literary favorite. 📖💫

From awkward reunions to unexpected reckonings, she captures the highs, lows, and complexities of modern life with wit and heart.

Whether it’s a woman reconnecting with old friends post-divorce or an artist testing the Mike Pence Rule, these stories are as addictive as they are insightful.

Perfect for fans of Romantic Comedy and American Wife!


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A rebellion is coming... 🍳From the bestselling author of Almond comes a sharp, witty take on workplace culture and quiet...
12/03/2025

A rebellion is coming... 🍳

From the bestselling author of Almond comes a sharp, witty take on workplace culture and quiet resistance. Ji-hye has spent her life blending in—until she’s pulled into a small but determined group of rebels at her office. Led by a mysterious newcomer, their harmless pranks start to shake the system… but how far will they go?

A darkly funny and thought-provoking story about power, injustice, and finding your voice in a world that wants you to stay silent. ✊

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Voices of the Fallen Heroes – a haunting collection from one of Japan’s most enigmatic writers, Yukio Mishima.A writer g...
10/03/2025

Voices of the Fallen Heroes – a haunting collection from one of Japan’s most enigmatic writers, Yukio Mishima.

A writer gripped by apocalyptic visions. A séance summoning fallen soldiers. A beautiful youth chasing immortality through violence.

These stories—some autobiographical, others laced with horror and obsession—offer a rare glimpse into Mishima’s mind during the final decade of his life.

Published in English for the first time to mark his 100th anniversary, this collection is a must-read for those drawn to the dark, the poetic, and the deeply profound. Will you dare step into Mishima’s world? 🌙🔪

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If you love powerful storytelling, unforgettable characters, and books that make you think—welcome to the world of Chima...
07/03/2025

If you love powerful storytelling, unforgettable characters, and books that make you think—welcome to the world of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie! 🎇

From the coming-of-age journey in Purple Hibiscus to the historical depth of Half of a Yellow Sun and the modern classic Americanah, her books are must-reads.

And now, she’s back with Dream Count—a moving new novel about love, regret, and the choices that shape us. 🔥

Whether you’re a longtime fan or just getting started, there’s never been a better time to dive into her work! ✨


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A story of passion, ambition, and the cost of artistry... 🎨Once the brightest star in Russian ballet, Natalia Leonova’s ...
03/03/2025

A story of passion, ambition, and the cost of artistry... 🎨

Once the brightest star in Russian ballet, Natalia Leonova’s career was shattered by a devastating accident. Now, she returns to St. Petersburg, where the ghosts of her past—an unforgettable love, a ruthless rival, and a chance at redemption—await her.

As she stands at a crossroads, will she risk everything to dance again, or finally break free from the world that nearly destroyed her?

A Reese’s Book Club pick, City of Night Birds is an enthralling novel of love, obsession, and the pursuit of perfection. 🩰💫


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As we wrap up February, we’re excited to share our second   of the month with Des’ree from our Marketing team! This time...
28/02/2025

As we wrap up February, we’re excited to share our second of the month with Des’ree from our Marketing team! This time, she’s diving into Holly Brickley’s highly anticipated debut novel, Deep Cuts! 🎶

“This book wrapped me in a warm, nostalgic embrace — not just through its music and history, but in the way it feels real and raw.

In the fall of 2000, Percy Marks, a music critic with no musical talent, meets Joe Morrow, a talented songwriter, at a Berkeley bar. After giving him feedback on his song, an unexpected creative partnership forms. What starts as a spark of inspiration turns into a journey spanning years, pushing both their limits. From Brooklyn dive bars to San Francisco dance floors, Deep Cuts explores talent, obsession, self-discovery, and the longing to be heard.

I didn’t realize how much I needed a story about two people whose love for music consumes them so completely that it makes everything else in their lives dysfunctional—especially their relationship. Their connection, both to each other and their craft, is addictive to read about. It makes you reflect on what you love deeply in your own life, leaving you yearning for something to care about as fiercely.

What struck me most was how Holly Brickley captures the vulnerability of youth. Percy is messy and flawed in all the ways a girl in her 20s should be, and I saw so much of myself in her. She’s a mirror to many of us figuring out who we are and where we belong.

If I had to sum it up, Deep Cuts is more a love letter to music than a traditional love story. But if we HAD to talk romance… Have you ever been caught between friendship and something more? Where it feels like you’re almost there, but timing keeps throwing you off? Well, Deep Cuts has the bittersweet energy of Love, Rosie or One Day, mixed with the passion of Daisy Jones & The Six. (Angst and yearning included.)

In the end, Deep Cuts combines two of the most powerful forces in my life — music and books — into something unforgettable. What an incredible debut by Holly Brickley! 💖

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ll be listening to the book playlist on repeat while staring at my bedroom ceiling….”

Secrets, self-discovery, and a centuries-old estate filled with intrigue... 🐙✨When Pen arrives at the University of Edin...
26/02/2025

Secrets, self-discovery, and a centuries-old estate filled with intrigue... 🐙✨

When Pen arrives at the University of Edinburgh, she’s searching for answers—about her parents, about herself, about what it means to grow up. But a fateful weekend at the enigmatic Lord Lennox’s estate unravels more than she ever expected. Love, friendship, and motherhood intertwine in this spellbinding debut that’s both tender and sharp.

A Read with Jenna pick and an instant NYT bestseller, The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus is one you won’t be able to put down


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Forbidden romance, undeniable chemistry, and a very complicated family dinner… 🏒💋 When a chance encounter leads to a ste...
24/02/2025

Forbidden romance, undeniable chemistry, and a very complicated family dinner… 🏒💋

When a chance encounter leads to a steamy moonlight kiss, Sig and Chloe think they’ve found something special—until they realize their parents are engaged. Yep, future stepsiblings. 👀

But resisting fate isn’t easy, especially when sparks keep flying…

P.S. This deluxe paperback features gorgeous sprayed edges with stenciled artwork and colored illustrations on the inside cover! 🤭


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Aging: one minute, it feels light-years away… and the next, your knees crack and the back aches never end. 😅  But gettin...
21/02/2025

Aging: one minute, it feels light-years away… and the next, your knees crack and the back aches never end. 😅 But getting older doesn’t have to be scary—it can be meaningful, fulfilling, and even empowering.

Want to make the most of your later years? Whether it’s building wealth, deepening relationships, eating to stay strong, or redefining what aging means, these books have the wisdom you need.

Check out our full list of must-reads on our website—link in bio! 📖✨


Enemies, neighbors, co-workers…and now partners in crime? 👀When Emily’s secret romance-writing side hustle is at risk of...
19/02/2025

Enemies, neighbors, co-workers…and now partners in crime? 👀

When Emily’s secret romance-writing side hustle is at risk of being exposed, the last person she wants to turn to is Jack—the infuriating, smug (and annoyingly handsome) man she’s feuded with for years. But desperate times call for desperate measures, and their unexpected alliance might just spark a plot twist neither of them saw coming…

📍Set in small-town Rome, Kentucky, Beg, Borrow, or Steal delivers all the rivals-to-lovers tension, witty banter, and slow-burn chemistry you could ask for. 💕


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Love is in the air… and so are bookish pick-up lines! 💌✨This Valentine’s Day, we’re bringing romance straight from the p...
14/02/2025

Love is in the air… and so are bookish pick-up lines! 💌✨

This Valentine’s Day, we’re bringing romance straight from the pages of your favorite authors! Whether you’re feeling sweet, spicy, or just downright unhinged, we’ve got a card for every kind of love story. 📖

Send these to your bookish Valentine (or your fictional book boyfriend—no judgment here). 😉


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Science, swoons, and spice—oh my! 🤭  If you’ve ever wondered where to start with Ali Hazelwood’s STEMinist romances, we’...
12/02/2025

Science, swoons, and spice—oh my! 🤭

If you’ve ever wondered where to start with Ali Hazelwood’s STEMinist romances, we’ve got you covered! From slow-burn tension to full-blown lab explosions (if you know what we mean 👀), our ultimate guide breaks down each book and its ‘spicy’ level. 🌶️

With Deep End finally out in the world, there’s no better time to dive in! 😉💋


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Baby dragons, a struggling café, and a grumpy gardener who just might be the key to saving it all...  Saphira’s dream of...
10/02/2025

Baby dragons, a struggling café, and a grumpy gardener who just might be the key to saving it all...

Saphira’s dream of running a dragon-friendly café is going up in flames—literally, her young dragon patrons keep incinerating her furniture. But when Aiden, a gorgeous (but oh-so-grumpy) gardener, offers her a deal to train his mischievous dragon, it might just be the spark they both need.

A grumpy x sunshine romance with a small-town charm, and cosy fantasy vibes, this one’s guaranteed to leave you breathless—in the best way. 🫶

Who’s ready to swoon over dragons and slow-burn romance? 💖🔥


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We’re entering the second month of 2025, how’s everyone tackling their   so far? 🤔 In today’s   , Lavelle from our Produ...
08/02/2025

We’re entering the second month of 2025, how’s everyone tackling their so far? 🤔

In today’s , Lavelle from our Product team talks about Maggie Su’s ( ) hilarious and moving debut novel: Blob! 🟡

“Fans of Bunny and Mrs Caliban, and everyone who’s ever asked their partner, “Would you still love me if I was a worm?” - do I have a book for you!

Maggie Su’s Blob follows Vi Liu, a young, freshly-dumped social outcast, working as a front desk attendant after dropping out of college. She’s 23-years-old. She has no money and no prospects. She’s already a burden to her parents. And she’s frightened - until she chances upon a sentient blob on a drunken night out, and molds it into her perfect boyfriend.

Everything is perfect...until B(l)ob starts to develop a mind of his own (as it turns out, even a man birthed from a mysterious, gelatinous substance can let you down). Vi’s quest to finally obtain the unconditional love she so desperately desires, goes haywire. And instead, she’s forced to confront the loneliness, marginalisation, and self-sabotage that has been keeping her down.

Blob is funny, unexpected, and incredibly moving as well. Vi is full of self-doubt and at times completely unlikeable - but at her core is an earnest desire to be loved for who she is, and to feel safe in that love. Blob raises poignant questions about desire and control, and how true security is obtained (spoiler alert: it’s from yourself). Alongside this are discussions about racial marginalisation and identity, as Vi also grapples with being Taiwanese-American in a Midwestern college town, her strained relationship with her family, and what she hopes to achieve in her life.

When I was younger, like Vi, I felt like everything happening to me was life-defining and impossible to change. Blob is a gentle reminder that you can always re-define your life, and grow and develop - and looking back now, I know that to be truer than ever. This is a wondrous, kooky book that gave me a lot to think about, and I absolutely recommend it. 💛”


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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and we’ve got the perfect romantasy read for you to cozy up with! 😉💘    follo...
07/02/2025

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and we’ve got the perfect romantasy read for you to cozy up with! 😉💘

follows a young ruler who must form a fragile alliance with the enigmatic yet dangerously alluring God of War to protect her kingdom. This breathtaking romantic fantasy is filled with forbidden magic, deadly secrets, and undeniable passion.

We’re giving away FOUR exclusive Immortal bundles, including a copy of the book and special premiums! 🌟

Here’s how to enter:
🌸 Follow .reads , and
🌸 Tag 2 friends in the comments below
🌸 Comment below what your favourite romance trope is + Tell us which edition you’d love to win!

This giveaway is open to residents in Singapore closes on Friday, 14 February 2025. Winners will be contacted via DMs thereafter.

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Bold. Unflinching. Unapologetically powerful. ✨  Fatimah Busu’s An Ordinary Tale About Women and Other Stories is anythi...
06/02/2025

Bold. Unflinching. Unapologetically powerful. ✨

Fatimah Busu’s An Ordinary Tale About Women and Other Stories is anything but ordinary—ten short stories that shatter conventions, illuminating the inner contradictions of Malay society through the eyes of women, children, and those caught between tradition and modernity.

For the first time, these works have been translated into English, bringing Fatimah Busu’s masterful storytelling to a new audience. A must-read for lovers of literary fiction, feminist narratives, and Southeast Asian literature. 🌏


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🧘‍♂️ Calm your mind. Be here, now. Take a breath. And kill.    is the international bestseller that proves inner peace a...
05/02/2025

🧘‍♂️ Calm your mind. Be here, now. Take a breath. And kill.

is the international bestseller that proves inner peace and calculated violence can go hand in hand. When a stressed-out lawyer takes up mindfulness, he unlocks a whole new way to handle life’s obstacles—starting with his crime boss client. 🔪

Darkly hilarious, wildly addictive, and now a major , this is your next must-read thriller.

Are you ready to find your zen… by any means necessary?😌


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A gut-wrenching story of motherhood, survival, and twisted expectations.  #1 New York Times bestselling author Freida Mc...
03/02/2025

A gut-wrenching story of motherhood, survival, and twisted expectations. #1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden delivers a snowbound thriller that will chill you to the bone. ❄️😨

Stranded, injured, and snowbound in rural Maine, Tegan thought she found a safe haven. But the warmth of the cabin hides something far colder—and far more dangerous—than the storm outside. 🌨️

With her unborn child’s life on the line, she must uncover the chilling truth before it’s too late...


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