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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 Thriller

Book Review: The Perfect Marriage — A Slick, Entertaining Thriller About Love, Lies, and What We’re Willing to Kill For

Books & Us EditorNovember 20, 2025

Jeneva Rose delivers a page-turner that entertains, shocks, and leaves you craving someone to discuss the ending with.

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Book review Comedy Family Drama

Book Review: Sandwich — The Funny, Complex Mid-Life Reality

Books & Us EditorNovember 19, 2025

Catherine Newman takes the everyday—sand between toes, jokes about menopause, aging parents—and transforms it into something vivid.

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Book review Contemporary fiction Romance

Book Review: Vanessa Yu’s Magical Paris Tea Shop — An Escape Into Food, Fate, and Finding Yourself

Books & Us EditorNovember 19, 2025

A richly earned four stars for anyone who wants a novel that feels like a hug, a fortune cookie, and a pastel Parisian sunrise all at once.

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Book review Romance

Book Review: This Summer Will Be Different — A Sunlit, Soft-Hearted, Absolutely Unputdownable Romance

Books & Us EditorNovember 19, 2025

This is a story about timing, courage, messy truths, and the healing that comes when you finally let yourself want something wholeheartedly.

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Book recommendations Parenting

Best Books About Parenting TikTok Loves: The Viral Reads Every Modern Parent Is Talking About

Books & Us EditorNovember 19, 2025

Whether you’re navigating toddler tantrums, school-age emotions, or even your own inner child, these viral parenting titles offer the tools, empathy, and confidence you need.

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Book Review: Hooked: Food, Free Will, and How the Food Giants Exploit Our Addictions

Books & Us EditorNovember 18, 2025

Michael Moss has written a book that is urgent without hysteria, scientific without sterility, and political without partisanship.

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Book review Romance Young Adult

Book Review: See You Yesterday — A Love Story About Learning to Begin Again

Books & Us EditorNovember 17, 2025

This book takes the fantastical concept of a time loop and turns it into something deeply human.

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Book review Parenting Psychology Self-help

Book Review: The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (And Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did)

Books & Us EditorNovember 16, 2025

It meets us where we are—messy, uncertain, hopeful—and gives us language, insight, and permission to do better.

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Book recommendations Science

The Best Books About Flowers: Essential Reads for Gardeners, Creatives, and Nature Lovers

Books & Us EditorNovember 15, 2025

Each recommendation offers something unique, whether you’re a beginner learning names or a seasoned gardener expanding your floral knowledge.

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Why Does Every Book Claim to Be a Bestseller? The Truth Behind Publishing’s Favourite Label

Books & Us EditorNovember 14, 2025

The short answer: “bestseller” is a marketing tool — and it works. The long answer is much more interesting.

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