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The Autists: Women on the Spectrum

by Clara Törnvall

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Eileen said: " Should probably file as dnf because I ran out of time before leaving for Cardiff but I liked this author's approach and made too many notes to hunt and peck out on my phone. Revisit

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The Liar's Dictionary

by Eley Williams

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Eileen said: " Definitely my kind of book but I only made it to page 20 because the reading room is so noisy.

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"Can't concentrate at Swansea library. Disappointed that female MC isn't the main focus of this book. Still enjoying the wordplay" — Aug 22, 2026 03:47PM

Aug 20, 2026 05:48AM · see review

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Americanah

by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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Eileen said: " p242 had to return to library because I'm traveling. I'm enjoying linguistic insights and walking in a Nigerian woman's shoes. Will check out again. ...more "

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"Enjoying this but needed to return to the library because I'm traveling. Might return to it some other time. Walking in a Nigerian immigrant's shoes." — Jul 20, 2026 11:25AM

Jul 20, 2026 11:10AM · see review

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