#oneworld publications

[universitybookstore]

Loved All Russians Love Birch Trees. Now Azerbaijani novelist Olga Grjasnowa is back with City of Jasmine. Out now from Oneworld and translator from the German, Katy Derbyshire.

“Grjasnowa provides a close-as-skin understanding of what it's like to suffer bombardment, torture, and dislocation while remaining human and hopeful... Highly recommended.” -- Library Journal

[jamespauljones-nonfiction]

The Panama Papers - Bastian Obermayer and Frederik Obermaier

Oneworld 2016

[cupsandthoughts]

Title: City of Saints & Thieves

Publisher: Oneworld Publications

Review: What a book!! I flew through the whole thing in two sittings! I rarely pick up Mystery/Thriller novels and I am very pleased with how City of Saints & Thieves turned out. It kept me guessing through out the whole book. I also love the fact that it centres around a thief! Tina is such a clever, cunning girl. I love a good Mystery that keeps me turning the pages and my heart racing I couldn’t put it down!

One thing that I was slightly put off by was the romance. Just slightly. Throughout the first half the book does an amazing job leaving the readers guessing. It’s more plot-driven than character and it stays that way for the most part of it, but things shift towards the end of the book. It’s not necessarily a bad thing though – we do get a good dose of character development, though I’d much prefer a book to stick with its aim from the beginning to the end of a book instead of adding in extra, unnecessary details. Plot-wise was amazing (as established earlier with my gushes ). I’m not going say much about the ending but overall it was an enjoyable read.

Despite the book being more plot driven, I absolutely adore the characters! One that stood out most for me was Boyboy – a sassy tech genius. He’s pretty much everything I ever want in a friend. His parts of the story are an absolutely delight to read because they’re super hilarious! I was rooting for him and his goals all throughout the book #BoyboyFTW

I would consider this book a favorite, no doubt. I REALLY want a spin-off that focuses on any of the characters (other than Tina). But for now I am happy with the way things turned out. I could not have asked for anything better! I highly recommend this fast-paced action read to anyone and everyone!

Thank you SO much Oneworld Publications for sending over a copy in exchange for an honest review!

[jamespauljones]

The White Boy Shuffle - Paul Beatty

Oneworld Publications - May 2017

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The Sellout - Paul Beatty

Oneworld Publications - May 2017

[universitybookstore]

Madness.  Money.  Aristocrats.  A “Trial of the Century”, etc.  This one has everything from cruelty to peasants to fraternal vengeance and with cameos from no less than Lord Byron and Jane Austen’s father! The Trials of the King of Hampshire: Madness, Secrecy and Betrayal in Georgian England, by Elizabeth Foyster, from Oneworld Publications.  Wonderful stuff.

[weinberl]

Violet Kupersmith ‘Build Your House around my Body’

“You are clever children,” he said brightly. “I can see that. Calculating. Entrepreneurial. But foolish—talking about desecrating tombs, provoking spirits…most people would be too afraid to do that here. You think you’re not afraid of this place…” He swept out a hand to indicate the cemetery around them. The briefcase clicked open. “But how brave are you? My offer—my wager, really—is that I can…

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Diane Cook ‘The New Wilderness’

Diane Cook ‘The New Wilderness’

“Booker Prize 2020: 6 Books shortlisted for this prize. “The New Wilderness”: In order of reading book number 2.

In order to follow this event, I am writing articles on all six of the short listed books and will propose my winner before the official announcement. Visit the official site for more details: Booker Prize 2020

He and Bea weren’t married yet, though they knew they would. He was already…

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