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    2. What to Read as a 20-Something

    What to Read as a 20-Something

    Wednesday 5 April 2023

    Being in your twenties is no piece of cake.

    These books are all about unconventional love stories, finding yourself (and then losing yourself), and everything that falls in between the lines. Whether you're looking for charming romances, sharp feminist fic, or dark comedy, there's a book on this list for you.

     

    • Careering - Daisy Buchanan

      Careering
      The new novel from Daisy Buchanan, the queen of the unconventional love story. What's the most toxic relationship in your life... what about the one with your job?

    • The Rachel Incident - Caroline O'Donoghue

      The Rachel Incident
      An international bestseller: the hilarious, heartfelt story of unexpected love

    • Sedating Elaine - Dawn Winter

      Sedating Elaine
      An unforgettable, darkly funny novel from a brilliant new talent, perfect for fans of Otessa Moshfegh, Taffy Brodesser-Akner and Kate Davies

    • The Happy Couple - Naoise Dolan

      The Happy Couple
      'A brilliant contemporary novel' COLM TOIBIN

      'So witty, observant and wise' MARIAN KEYES

      From the author of Exciting Times, this is a sparkling ensemble novel about love and marriage, fidelity and betrayal, that is both ferociously clever and supremely enjoyable

    • Promising Young Women - Caroline O'Donoghue

      Promising Young Women
      A darkly funny, surprising, smart novel about sex, power, work and being a young woman in a man's world, by Irish journalist Caroline O'Donoghue, which has had terrific reviews ('So brilliant' - Dolly Alderton, 'I loved it' - Marian Keyes).

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