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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: Aftertaste – A Hauntingly Delicious Novel Where Food, Memory & Ghosts Dance

Books & Us EditorSeptember 1, 2025

Yes, grief is heavy—but this book sweetens it with wit, brine, spirit, and spice.

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Book review Psychology Self-help

Book Review: The Charisma Myth – Overpromised, Underexplained

Books & Us EditorSeptember 1, 2025

The Charisma Myth feels more like a long-form TED Talk than a deeply researched or practical guide.

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Book recommendations Children

Best Books for Babies Aged 0–1: Building a Love of Reading from the Very Start

Books & Us EditorSeptember 1, 2025

From high-contrast visuals for newborns to interactive flaps for curious 12-month-olds, these books turn reading into a joyful, shared adventure.

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Book Review: Poor Economics – An Answer to World’s Urgent Questions

Books & Us EditorSeptember 1, 2025

Some books open your eyes. Others change the way you think. Poor Economics does both.

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Book Review: The End of Bias – A Hopeful, Science-Backed Guide to Unlearning Prejudice

Books & Us EditorAugust 15, 2025

Five stars for clarity, courage, and unshakable optimism.

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Book Review: Remarkably Bright Creatures – A Tender, Unexpected Story of Healing and Connection

Books & Us EditorAugust 15, 2025

It’s rare for a book to balance quirky charm with genuine emotional depth, but this one does so effortlessly.

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Best Korean Healing Fiction: Heartwarming Reads to Soothe the Soul

Books & Us EditorAugust 14, 2025

If you’re looking for the best Korean healing fiction to curl up with, these titles deliver both emotional depth and tender comfort.

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Book Review: The Healing Season of Pottery – A Quiet, Soulful Ode to Craft, Community & Renewal

Books & Us EditorAugust 12, 2025

Yeon Somin’s debut doesn’t fix everything—but it opens up space to imagine healing is possible, if you’re willing to feel it slowly.

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The Best Comfort Literature to Soothe the Soul: Timeless Reads for Life’s Rainy Days

Books & Us EditorAugust 5, 2025

Grab a blanket, light a candle, steep your favourite tea, and reach for one of these comfort reads.

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Book Review: Doppelganger: A Trip Into the Mirror World

Books & Us EditorAugust 3, 2025

Klein takes the confusion of being confused for Naomi Wolf and turns it into a distillation of our collective breakdown

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