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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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flawless review
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Book Review: Flawless – A Brilliant, Compassionate Lens on Beauty, Culture & Identity

Books & Us EditorJuly 25, 2025

Whether you’re part of the beauty culture or questioning it, Flawless will make you see the reflections (and the price tags) differently.

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my murder review
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Book Review: My Murder – A Sharp, Surreal Thriller That Cuts Deeper Than Expected

Books & Us EditorJuly 25, 2025

Katie Williams has crafted a genre-bending gem that will appeal to fans of speculative fiction and literary thrillers alike.

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wild swans review
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Book Review: Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China – A Gripping, Generational Epic of Courage, Loyalty, and Survival

Books & Us EditorJuly 22, 2025

Published in 1991 and banned in mainland China, Wild Swans has sold over 13 million copies and been translated into 37 languages.

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the second chance convenience store review
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Book Review: The Second Chance Convenience Store – A Quietly Uplifting Tale of Redemption, Community & Everyday Heroes

Books & Us EditorJuly 21, 2025

The Second Chance Convenience Store is proof that novels don’t need drama or spectacle to be powerful.

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the kamogawa food detective reviewe
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Book Review: The Kamogawa Food Detectives – A Heartwarming Culinary Mystery

Books & Us EditorJuly 17, 2025

Five stars for flavour, nostalgia, and the grace of simple remembrances.

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dream hotel review
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Book Review: The Dream Hotel – A Chilling, Empathetic Vision of Privacy Lost

Books & Us EditorJuly 15, 2025

This is a five-star novel: prophetic, humane, and terrifyingly possible. Read it before your dreams become tomorrow’s data point.

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vera wong's unsolicited advice for murderers review
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Book Review: Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers – A Mystery with Big Heart

Books & Us EditorJuly 14, 2025

In a genre that often leans predictable or overly sweet, Jesse Q. Sutanto delivers something fresh, funny, and deeply human.

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disney high review
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Book Review: Disney High – A Nostalgic, Nuanced Deep Dive Into Disney Channel’s Golden Era

Books & Us EditorJuly 13, 2025

This is a five-star read for anyone who danced around the living room to High School Musical or marvelled at Hannah’s double life.

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yeonnam dong's smiley laundromat review
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Book Review: Yeonnamdong’s Smiley Laundromat – A Quiet, Healing Novel About People, Places, and Second Chances

Books & Us EditorJuly 11, 2025

Reading this felt like stepping into a sunlit laundromat on a rainy day: unexpected, comforting, and oddly healing.

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family politics review
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Book Review: Family Politics – A Warm, Witty Plea for Empathy in a Polarised Age

Books & Us EditorJuly 10, 2025

This is my five-star read for families divided by ideology, for those seeking warmth amid political tumult, and for anyone who believes laughter might just be the bridge we need.

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