
Style Book Club: What We’re Reading & Loving Right Now
Bookworms, unite!
By Bianca Licina | 15th October 2025The Devils by Joe Abercrombie – 4/5
Dark, witty, and utterly gripping, The Devils pulls you in from page one and doesn’t let go. Abercrombie’s world is brutal and magnetic, his characters deliciously complex. I haven’t quite made it through the whole book, but I’m completely hooked and I can’t wait to see how it ends.
– Tahlia Leathart, Content Producer
The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros – 5/5
Stepping away from her signature fantasy writing, this book is a beautifully curated love story that takes the most chilling and heartbreaking twist at the end that will leave you reaching for the tissues. The story is slowly pieced together through letters between strangers, and between the now of the day, where the main character is struggling with a heartache that is unbearable for a mother and sister. This story will stay with you well and truly after you have read the last word.
– Valentina Trifunov, Senior Account Manager
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini – 5/5
When I say this book was life-changing, I truly mean it. It hits you like a tonne of bricks, shifts the way you see the world, and resonates deeply long after you’ve turned the last page. Written in 2007, it captures pivotal decades of Afghanistan’s war-torn history, and reading it in 2025 makes it strikingly clear how little has changed. More relevant than ever, the book shines a powerful light on the hardships faced by women in the Middle East. Honest, gripping, and unforgettable – absolutely a must-read.
– Bianca Licina, Deputy Digital Editor
My Friends by Hisham Matar – 3.5/5
This was a slow burn for me, honestly. Every now and then, I would find myself losing interest in the story, finding the pacing (at times) not very consistent. But every time I felt that, the beautiful writing and the thoughtful exploration of themes like home, identity, family, and friendship kept me turning the pages. In the end, I liked it, and loved the full circle ending.
– Natalie McGowan, Deputy Print Editor
I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman – 3.5/10
A short and not-so-sweet one. I Who Have Never Known Men is a journey through anger, absurdity and the search for human love alongside cruelty. While a little hard to get into, it’s a classic that sticks with you forever.
– Cali Westmoreland, Creative Assistant