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June Mini Reviews

June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 ~ Brona's Books ~ 16 Comments

The Edith Readalong has been my priority of late. But before I got started with it, I was determined to finish a few of the half read books by my bed which included a trip to Nigeria, dabbling with some poetry and a peek inside a leper colony. Princeton, in the summer, smelled of nothing, … Continue reading June Mini Reviews

My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite

June 8, 2019 ~ Brona's Books ~ 5 Comments

What a hoot!I wasn't expecting a neo-noir comedy from such a grim title, but I had some genuine laugh out loud moments throughout My Sister, the Serial Killer. Oyinkan Braithwaite has written a punchy, sharp, witty story that blew in like a breath of fresh air in this year's Women's Prize shortlist.One of the reasons … Continue reading My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite

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