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Liz Alterman Author Of A Different Type of Poison

From my list on writers in peril.

Why am I passionate about this?

As an author, I love reading books that feature writers and explore their daily ups and downs as well as their larger successes and failures. Working on a novel or an article is already a harrowing task, but throw in other complications like writer’s block, dangerous fans, and sources who won’t give you the information you need, and life gets a lot more challenging. These twisty tomes explore what happens when these writers find their own stories taking some perilous turns.

Liz's book list on writers in peril

Liz Alterman Why Liz loves this book

Much like The Plot, this novel features a writer who makes a terrible decision in an attempt to jumpstart her career.

What ensues is a satirical look at the publishing industry and the literary world in general. June, the main character, attempts to justify her actions, making readers cringe as she digs herself in deliciously deeper. A scary skewering of the writing life, I wanted to read this bestseller in a single setting.

Watching a fictional author attempt to appease the demands of publishing and, ultimately, experience the perils and pitfalls of popularity feels both relatable and voyeuristic.

By R. F. Kuang ,

Why should I read it?

38 authors picked Yellowface as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

The No. 1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller from literary sensation R.F. Kuang

*A Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick*

'Propulsive' SUNDAY TIMES

'Razor-sharp' TIME

'A wild ride' STYLIST

'Darkly comic' GQ

'A riot' PANDORA SYKES

'Hard to put down, harder to forget' STEPHEN KING

Athena Liu is a literary darling and June Hayward is literally nobody.

White lies
When Athena dies in a freak accident, June steals her unpublished manuscript and publishes it as her own under the ambiguous name Juniper Song.

Dark humour
But as evidence threatens June's stolen success, she will discover exactly how far she…


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Genomics by Whitney Stewart,

Over the past 50 years, scientists have made incredible progress in the application of genetic research to human health care and disease treatment. Innovative tools and techniques, including gene therapy and CRISPR-Cas9 editing, can treat inherited disorders that were previously untreatable, or prevent them from happening in the first place.…

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Joyce Chua Author Of Land of Sand and Song

From Joyce's 3 favorite reads in 2024.

Why am I passionate about this?

Author

Joyce's 3 favorite reads in 2024

Joyce Chua Why Joyce loves this book

Hilarious, relatable, and so honest. This book captures all the highs and lows of being single in your thirties, navigating the modern dating scene, aging parents, career, and evolving friendships. I found myself laughing uproariously for the first half of the book, and then crying in the second half. An absolute rollercoaster of a story told by a skilled writer with a strong narrative voice.

By Dolly Alderton ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Ghosts as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, FROM THE AUTHOR OF EVERYTHING I KNOW ABOUT LOVE

'Utter BRILLIANCE . . . I absolutely LOVED it!' MARIAN KEYES

'An absolute knock-out... Dolly's voice feels like your very favourite friend' TAYLOR-JENKINS-REID

'Witty, touching without ever being sentimental ... Hugely enjoyable' DAVID NICHOLLS
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He said 'I love you'. And then he disappeared.

Things that are going right for Nina Dean:

She's found her dream job. She finally has her own home. She's met Max, a beguiling romantic hero who has swept her off her feet.

Things that are going wrong for Nina Dean:

She has…


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