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Guide to Passing the Driving Test by Malcolm Green

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CBR13 BINGO: People Best for: People without access to the Theory 4 in 1 Driving Test App In a nutshell: This book offers all 700+ practice questions, as well as a guide to help pass the theory and practical tests, and some new driver essentials. Worth quoting: N/A Why I chose it: Trying to really make sure I pass the test. Review: I learned to drive over 25 years ago, in the US. On the right side of the road. In an automatic vehicle. When […]

Life Under Communism

Block Life: Stories from the Lost World of Communism by Peter Molloy

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CBR13 Bingo: Cityscape Best for: Those who like to read very short insights into a lot of different lives. In a nutshell: Journalist Molloy gathers together stories of people who lived in former East Germany, former Czechoslovakia, and Romania under Communist rule. Worth quoting: “I was a communist, and still am today, and I’m of the opinion that communism is a good thing when it’s done right.” “I was opposed to East Germany because it was a dictatorship.” “A couple who remained childless beyond the […]

What Happens When Industries and Tastes Change

Abandoned London by Katie Wignall

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CBR13 Bingo: Machinery: So many of the abandoned buildings once housed great bits of industry — including a giant flour mill and sewage treatment plants. Best for: Anyone looking for an interesting if somewhat bleak coffee table photography book. In a nutshell: Author Wignall captures some of the haunting images of buildings abandoned throughout this giant city. Worth quoting: “The land was bought by Lendlease property developers in 2010 and the estate was demolished between 2011 and 2014. There were 284 ‘affordable homes’ (priced between […]

More Heartfelt and Hilarious Storytelling

Broken by Jenny Lawson

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Best for: Fans of amazing, absurd stories. Fans of sincerity and genuine kindness. In a nutshell: The Bloggess returns with her third (I think) collection of essays, which run from tears streaming down your face funny to deeply moving. Worth quoting: So much, but audio book, so I didn’t get a chance to write them down. The very last line of the afterward of the audio version, however, was perfect. Why I chose it: I’ve read her previous books, and I love listening to her […]

ORGANIZE ALL THE THINGS

The Home Edit: Conquering the Clutter with Style by Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin

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Best for: People who like to look at interior design porn. People who want to organize. People who have some measure of disposable income. In a nutshell: Joanna and Clea share their organizing philosophy, room by room, and share some gorgeous photos of different options. Also some famous people’s pantries. Worth quoting: “We know you’re fantasizing about all your dry goods in pretty jars — and they’ll get there! — but first, be realistic about your time, experience, and abilities.” Why I chose it: I […]



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