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I’m the admin behind the scenes, a lifelong reader with an unshakable love for good stories, curious minds, and thoughtful conversations. Whether you're a fan of heartwarming fiction, investigative nonfiction, translated literature, or buzzy new releases, you’ll find something here that speaks to your reader's soul. I launched BooksAndUs to be more than just another book blog. This space is a curated community for people who don’t just read books—they live them, think about them, talk about them, and pass them on. Every review, list, and feature is written with care, personality, and a deep respect for readers and writers alike.

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Book review Contemporary fiction Romance

Book Review: Good Material – A Hilarious, Heartfelt Dive into Breakup, Midlife, and Modern Masculinity

Books & Us EditorSeptember 20, 2025

Five stars for emotional authenticity, razor-sharp humour, and unexpected structural courage.

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Book Review: All This & More by Peng Shepherd – Bold, Speculative, and Addictive

Books & Us EditorSeptember 20, 2025

Peng Shepherd’s All This & More is a daring, inventive novel that successfully blends speculative fiction with social critique.

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Book Review: Exit Interview – A Blisteringly Honest Memoir of Ambition, Power, and What It Costs to Be a Woman in Tech

Books & Us EditorSeptember 18, 2025

This isn’t just a takedown of Amazon—it’s a love letter to the women who’ve survived similar spaces. And a call to imagine something better.

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Best Books About Watches: A Collector’s Essential Reading List

Books & Us EditorSeptember 18, 2025

If you’re looking to expand your horological knowledge, this essential reading list gathers some of the most respected books that every watch lover should own.

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12 Japanese Novels Every Reader Should Experience

Books & Us EditorSeptember 17, 2025

From timeless classics to modern masterpieces, Japanese novels open a window into a culture that balances tradition and innovation, minimalism and complexity.

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Book Review: Veronica Ruiz Breaks the Bank — The Sidekick Gets Her Story

Books & Us EditorSeptember 16, 2025

If you’re into capers, confident heroines, and series-world building done right, this is one you’ll enjoy and revisit.

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Book Review: Ministry of Moral Panic

Books & Us EditorSeptember 15, 2025

Winner of the 2014 Singapore Literature Prize, this collection is bold, daring, and unapologetically messy in the best way possible.

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Book Review: Expecting Better — A Pregnancy Book That Finally Treats Readers Like Adults

Books & Us EditorSeptember 11, 2025

Expecting Better doesn’t tell you how to be pregnant “right.” It helps you understand your choices so you decide what “right” means for you.

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Book Review: Barbie & Ruth – The Story Behind An Iconic Doll

Books & Us EditorSeptember 8, 2025

I gave it five stars because it delivers on all fronts: it’s insightful, well-written, and deeply engaging.

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Best SingLit to Check Out: Essential Singapore Literature You Shouldn’t Miss

Books & Us EditorSeptember 7, 2025

What started as a relatively small literary scene has blossomed into a diverse body encompassing fiction, memoir, poetry, plays, and essays.

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