Books We Are Excited to Read in 2020
We hear all the time to get off our phones and I am often faced with my friends saying they want to read more. There are lots of incredible books coming out in 2020 which can’t be missed. This list will hopefully make finding a book to get stuck into a little bit easier! Click the titles for links to buy the books!
My Dark Vanessa- Kate Elizabeth Russell
As I was reading the blurb to this novel I was instantly hooked. The 32-year-old protagonist is forced to look back at her teenage years and question life as she knows it when a former classmate reaches out to her about sexual abuse from their old teacher.
Vanessa had an ongoing relationship with her 42-year-old teacher when she was 15, however, in her eyes, it was true love and a relationship that has influenced her journey into adult life. But is this the truth? Vanessa must unravel the past to identify if this relationship was love or whether she was a victim of abuse.
This debut novel from Emma Gannon delves into the world of stereotypes and the pressure women face as they head towards their 30s. The protagonist Olive watches as her friends settle down and start to have children and questions if this too is the path she wants to lead. This book is a must-read for 2020 and for all girls everywhere to question stereotypes and what it means to be a young adult woman in this day and age.
Released on 11th June 2020, but available to pre-order right now.
A story about two juxtaposing sisters who no longer have a relationship. Kacey suffers from drug addiction whilst her sister, Mickey, is a policewoman. However, when Kacey disappears at a similar time as a number of murders take place, Mickey must race to find her sister. If you love thrillers this is the book for you.
This novel follows the story of Adunni, a 14 year old Nigerian girl, who is determined to get an education. Despite being sold into marriage and eventually running away to the city to seek an education where instead she finds herself working in servitude.
Adunni does not give up and becomes a voice for other girls before and after her. She uses her voice which had previously been muted so regularly to speak up for their right to an education. This is a story of perseverance, determination and strong will which every girl should read.
Eat Green is the perfect book to motivate you to be more healthy, sustainable and economic with your food! It focuses on buying locally, reducing food waste whilst still living an affordable lifestyle. This book aims to help us become more aware of the environmental impacts our food system has on the planet. Eat Green gives techniques on how you can support your local community whilst being nutritious all without having to break the bank!
Marie Kondo's book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up has been recommended by many for the way it helped transform their messiness! Now KonMari pioneer Marie is back with a new book all about organising and tidying up your work life, this time with organisational psychologist Scott Sonenshein.
With tips on desk organisation, sifting through emails and how to stop negative habits, this book will build your confidence in your work and bring positive energy to your workplace.
Written by Bronwen Latham
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