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British writer Colin Marks (born 1970) has so far only published a handful of short stories electronically, reaching #4 in the Amazon short story category. He is currently working on a YA novel which is due to be released late 2014.

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Review: Mania by Lionel Shriver

Lionel Shriver’s Mania is set in an alternative reality where the “Mental Parity” movement has gained control -the world has prejudiced stupid people for long enough and now’s the time for correction! I read this in mid-2025, and this satirical critique of the woke cancel culture and its effect on meritocracy already seems dated.

The novel is clever, the writing fluid and gorgeous, but the thin pre

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Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement without Giving in

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For a 50 year-old science fiction work, written behind the iron curtain (though this is the uncensored original), Roadside Picnic comes across very fresh. It offers an interesting take on the "first contact" genre - no aliens are ever met, only their ...more
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Karsten Dusse's "Murder Mindfully" is a darkly comic crime thriller that blends self-help with suspense. The book follows Björn, a lawyer who attempts to apply mindfulness techniques to his chaotic life, with humorous and often brutal results. This is ...more
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This is a stunning book. The writing is gorgeous and confident, with insightful observations woven into elegant prose. The novel follows a withheld woman who, after the death of her husband, embarks on a journey of sexual and mental liberation. Recou ...more
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Mine! is an interesting book that discusses the hidden rules of ownership - a subject that sounds simple until you get into those fiddly edge cases. For example, when your neighbour's trees block your solar panels, who owns that light travelling over ...more
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I love post-apocalyptic novels, and this one offers a truly fresh take. Instead of the usual grim world inhabited by zombies or ravaged by a natural disaster that leaves survivors fighting over Earth's dwindling resources, this story is simply…nice. ...more
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