Sauce book club — iso reads (available on kindle and online)
Below are some reads that have been gaining momentum and praise in the last few years and they are worth getting your hands on if you haven’t had an opportunity to read it as yet. All you need is one or two new books for your Easter weekend and a whole lot of sunshine!
Ps: No kindle, no problem. Amazon allows you to read Kindle books for free via their app.
Theme: Short essays on real-world topics
Why we rate it?
Zadie is at her best, in Feel Free. She shares a fresh perspective on real-world topics with the same charm and nuances that Zadie speaks with in real life (at her readings and presentations). The book presents a collection of essays on real-world topics including social media, future changes, global warming and so on. It’s Zadie’s personal view on the cultural and political shifts. This is a must-read for anyone that requires a fresh outlook on the high and low interweaving culture around us.
Theme: Careers, trailblazing women
Why we rate it?
This charming Sunday Times bestseller, penned by one of Forbes European 30 under 30, uniquely collects advice, essays and other from successful creative women in order to formulate the perfect modern-day career guide for the working woman.
Don’t let its size (there’s obviously a theme here, we all need to start carrying around pocket-sized books!) fool you as there’s plenty of hard-earned wisdom and insights from trailblazing ladies you’d want to get your hands on. Easy to read.
Theme: Institutionalised racism, racial equality
Why we rate it?
Ah hah! My favourite one of the bunch. Make sure you order several or loan this one to your friends as it’s jam-packed with chilling insight and provocative analysis of subtle and not-so-subtle racism today. It’s a rigorous investigation that removes itself from any liberal agenda to focus on the lack of existing racial equality in the UK. Its facts and transparency in a world of misconstrued racial beliefs are relatable to any country dealing with issues of love and acceptance. Again, a MUST-READ.
Theme: Travel, wit, humour and romance
Why we rate it?
A refreshing blend of illustrations, wit and mischief, Shopsin leads the reader on with a whirlwind dialogue to unpack her life both at home and abroad. Brimming with observations about the places she travelled and life experiences themselves, it’s been termed by critics as a “charming, rewarding and unusual narrative.” Tick tick tick!
Reviews — Aasha Samara
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