Style Book Club: 8 Novels We’ve Loved This Month
Heya bookworms!
What a month it’s been, dear readers! Welcome back to the Style Book Club, where we reflect on our favourite finds of the month. Lately, the office has been abuzz with lively discussions, recommendations, and book swaps, meaning we’ve been diving head-first into a bunch of page-turning, literary gems that we couldn’t wait to share with you. From poignant memoirs to gripping thrillers, our reading list has been as diverse as it is delightful.
Get a load of what we’ve been reading in our list below.
All That’s Left Unsaid
By Tracey Lien
This book grabs you right from the get-go, pulling you into a rollercoaster of emotions with characters you feel like you’ve known forever. Set in 1996 Cabramatta, it’s like a time machine to a not-so-distant past filled with discrimination and hate crimes against Asian Australians. But amidst the heartbreak, there’s an undeniable charm to the storytelling that keeps you hooked until the very end. It’s not just a novel; it’s a conversation starter that’ll stick with you long after you’ve put it down. – Kathryn, Stylist + Creative Coordinator
Bunny
By Mona Awad
A dark and twisty part-satire, part-thriller novel – think Mean Girls but creepier. You’ll either love or hate this book… it’s chaotic, weird, and quite frankly, pretty cult-like and gory. It certainly wasn’t a usual pick for me, but I couldn’t put it down! – Courtney, Creative Director
The DallerGut Dream Department Store
By Miye Lee, translated by Sandy Joosun Lee
This has to be one of the most unique books I’ve ever read. A fantastical novel translated from Korean, this is about a store that sells dreams in our collective subconscious. A fascinating concept, this book feels like a warm, comforting hug as it explores this world. It has no particular plot or climax and just explores the setting and intriguing concept of dreams. Sounds weird (I know) but trust me, it’s great! – Bianca, Digital Writer
Conversations With Friends
By Sally Rooney
A Very Punchable Face
By Colin Jost
I read this memoir within a few days because it was so poignant and hilarious. To me, there’s nothing better than a collection of incredibly relatable personal essays. – Lauren, Senior Journalist
Good Material
By Dolly Alderton
Unbelievably awesome read. This was such a sweet and hilariously relatable book about a completely normal subject – breakups. The characters are so well-written, lovable, frustrating, and imperfect. – Montana, Senior Social Media Coordinator
Being Mortal
By Atul Gawande
I’d be lying if I said this book didn’t induce an existential crisis – because it did. Nonetheless, it’s a must-read and speaks on the importance of not just living in good health, but living a good life. – Stamatina, Social Media Coordinator
Mayflies
By Andrew O’Hagan
This book was a short, easy read that really packed a punch. An emotional, moving, nostalgic story about male friendships and enduring relationships, it definitely got me in the feels! – Natalie, Digital Journalist
