Issue #49
Hi Page Turners,
Welcome to this week's RECAP. I hope you have had a productive week. This week we have a lot to get through so comment below or simply e-mail back (if you wish to stay anonymous) on your high/low- (light) of the week.
Reading 📚
I have read some really good books recently. I read two thrillers that deliver on fast paced and page turnings plots. These are:
-Someone Here Is Lying by Shari Lapena (full review here- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6222450636?book_show_action=false)
-Five Survive by Holly Jackson (full review here- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4897217388?book_show_action=false).
Finally although I finished this book back in January I just got around to write a review for it. My first 5* read of the year (drum roll please) goes to Babel by R. F. Kuang. My first introduction to her writing and I am obsessed and so blown away by it. Instant must read and such an immersive and thought provoking read. If you have seen it everywhere its for a reason it deserves all the hype and praise because I cannot recommend and gush over it enough.
Read my full review of the book here- https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6197387888?book_show_action=false
If you have ready any of these books let me know how you have found it or if they are going on to your to be read piles.
Articles of interest 📰
Due to the on going attacks carried out by the Houthis in response to the Israel/Palestine war the Suez Canal's revenue has fallen. This is amidst big franchise companies such as McDonalds and Starbucks also seeing a hit in sales due to boycott pressures because of their support to Israel. Read article here-
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-04/egypt-s-canal-receipts-fall-by-almost-half-after-red-sea-attacks?sref=KkPzpZvz
As if you need on my books on your to be read pile here are 24 more: https://lithub.com/margaret-atwood-anne-carson-robot-writers-24-new-books-out-today/
Today is Pakistan's general election, but what is democracy when there are other factors involved. Such as the heavily influence (intrusion) of thr military and the supposed interference from the US government. Read more here- https://theconversation.com/pakistan-election-the-military-has-long-meddled-in-the-countrys-politics-this-year-will-be-no-different-222443
Do you suppress your creativity... watch this video in how to lead with curiosity.
Anyone who missed the Australian Open can watch this brilliant highlights video that rivals Break Point's (Netflix) because it is really well documented.
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