Skip to content

Books & Us

where stories bring us together.

  • About Us
  • Partner Websites
  • Privacy Policy
  • Book Pairing Generator
  • Asian Literature Timeline Tool

Books & Us Editor

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.

The author has 201 posts

harris bin potter review
Book review Comedy Satire Singlit

Book Review: Harris Bin Potter — A Magical, Laugh-Out-Loud, Heart-Squeezing Adventure

Books & Us EditorNovember 28, 2025

If you’re a fan of comedic fantasy, local satire, or books that don’t take themselves too seriously, this book will absolutely delight you.

Read More
Book review Contemporary fiction Magical Realism Satire Singlit

Book Review: The Minorities — Chaotic, Heartfelt, & Brilliantly Singaporean

Books & Us EditorNovember 28, 2025

It is a celebration of misfits, a critique of society, and ultimately a love story about unlikely belonging.

Read More
Book review Thriller

Book Review: Killers of a Certain Age — A High-Octane Romp Through Espionage

Books & Us EditorNovember 27, 2025

It blends high-octane thrills with emotionally astute character work, offers badass protagonists we rarely see, and gives us a story that celebrates, not ages out, women of a “certain age.”

Read More
Book recommendations

The Best Emily Henry Books to Check Out: A Guide to Her Most Beloved Novels

Books & Us EditorNovember 26, 2025

What makes Emily Henry special is her ability to write romance as both entertainment and emotional excavation.

Read More
Book review Comedy Contemporary fiction Romance

Book Review: Lucie Yi Is Not a Romantic — A Whip-smart Novel That Redefines Romance

Books & Us EditorNovember 25, 2025

This is a breath of fresh air in the rom-com landscape — it borders the line between laugh-out-loud humour & heart-stopping emotional truth.

Read More
Book review Mystery

Book Review: Arsenic and Adobo — A Five-Star, Flavour-Packed Whodunit with Heart

Books & Us EditorNovember 25, 2025

For readers craving a murder mystery that feels like a hug, a meal, and a rollercoaster all in one, Arsenic and Adobo is the perfect pick.

Read More
Book recommendations

The Best Books on How and Where Things Are Made: A Guide for Curious Readers

Books & Us EditorNovember 24, 2025

From fashion & electronics to food & furniture, the supply chains behind everyday products are complex, fascinating, and important.

Read More
Book review Mystery Thriller

Book Review: Five Total Strangers — A Quick But Gripping Read

Books & Us EditorNovember 24, 2025

If you’re ready for a high-stakes ride—strap in, hold on, and don’t trust anyone you don’t already know.

Read More
funny story book review
Book review Contemporary fiction Romance

Book Review: Funny Story — A Warm, Witty, and Surprisingly Tender Romance

Books & Us EditorNovember 23, 2025

Emily Henry proves once again why she’s one of the most beloved contemporary romance authors today.

Read More
Book review Social Commentary

Book Review: China in Ten Words

Books & Us EditorNovember 21, 2025

You finish it humbled, not by grandeur, but by clarity: a writer, a country, and the words that made them both.

Read More

Posts pagination

1 … 4 5 6 7 8 … 21

Recent Posts

  • Book Review: Pictures of You – A Heart‑wrenching, Lyrical Story of Memory, Identity, and Second Chances
  • Book Review: The Almost Nearly Perfect People — Hitting the Arctic sweet-spot
  • Book Review: Not Quite Dead Yet — A Thriller That Starts at the End
  • Best Books on Tea: The Ultimate Reading List for Tea Lovers
  • Book Review: Hunt, Gather, Parent — Transformative, Compassionate, and Deeply Humane

Categories

  • Behavioural Economics
  • Book news
  • Book recommendations
  • Book review
  • Children
  • Comedy
  • Comfort fiction
  • Coming-of-Age Fiction
  • Contemporary fiction
  • Cultural Commentary
  • Current Affairs
  • Data Science
  • Family Drama
  • Food & Culture
  • Grief & Healing
  • Historical fiction
  • Magical Realism
  • Memoir
  • Mental health
  • Mystery
  • Parenting
  • Personal Finance
  • Political History
  • Psychology
  • Romance
  • Satire
  • Science
  • Self-help
  • Singlit
  • Social Commentary
  • Social science
  • Technology
  • Thriller
  • True crime
  • Young Adult
Copyright 2025. All rights reserved.
Powered by RS WP THEMES