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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 Magical Realism

Book Review: The Dallergut Dream Department Store — A Meditation On Emotional Labour

Books & Us EditorDecember 30, 2025

A tender, imaginative, and emotionally resonant novel that feels like a dream you don’t want to wake up from.

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Book review Mystery Thriller

Book Review: The Zig Zag Girl — Atmospheric, Clever, & Full Of Heart

Books & Us EditorDecember 27, 2025

An unforgettable mystery that blends illusion and emotion with flawless skill.

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Book review Self-help

Book Review: The Book of Ichigo Ichie — A Philosophy Built on One Moment

Books & Us EditorDecember 27, 2025

In a world that constantly urges us to optimise, multitask, and rush ahead, this book gently insists that now is enough.

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Book review Young Adult

Book Review: If You Could See the Sun — When Invisibility Isn’t a Gift

Books & Us EditorDecember 27, 2025

If You Could See the Sun is one of those rare novels that feels deceptively light on the surface, yet lingers long after you’ve closed the book.

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Book review Personal Finance Self-help

Book Review: Rich AF — A Money Book for People Who Were Never Invited Into the Room

Books & Us EditorDecember 27, 2025

Rich AF is not just a money book. It’s a mindset shift—and one that will stay with you long after the last page.

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Book review Historical fiction

Book Review: The Tattooist of Auschwitz — A Love Story Etched Into History

Books & Us EditorDecember 27, 2025

A deeply moving, compassionate, and unforgettable novel about love and survival in the face of unimaginable cruelty.

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Book review Mystery Thriller

Book Review: Wrong Place Wrong Time — A Crime Reversed, A Life Unravelled

Books & Us EditorDecember 27, 2025

The impossible turns into the inevitable, the unbelievable into the unforgettable. This is a masterpiece of empathy, suspense, and storytelling brilliance.

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Book review Food & Culture Memoir

Book Review: Made in Taiwan — A Love Letter Written Through Food

Books & Us EditorDecember 27, 2025

A powerful, beautifully written exploration of food and identity. Essential reading for anyone who believes culture lives on the plate.

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Book review Contemporary fiction Mystery

Book Review: Mad Honey — Love, Secrets, and the Lies We Tell to Survive

Books & Us EditorDecember 27, 2025

Mad Honey is a mirror — reflecting not only who we are but who we could be if we learned to listen, forgive, and love without fear.

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Book review Contemporary fiction

Book Review: Butter — A Novel That Begins With Butter and Ends With Power

Books & Us EditorDecember 27, 2025

A bold, unsettling, and brilliantly written novel about appetite, power, and the cost of wanting more. Butter is truly a modern classic in the making.

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