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20 year old Thomas is a ‘shanker‘ - he collects shrimps in an unnamed beach town, in mid-20th Century Britain, still using a horse and cart. One day a charismatic American arrives, offering money and requesting help that only Thomas can offer.

Will he be able to break away from his lonely drudgery or is it all too good to be true?

#netgalley Pub 17th July in the UK.

#WhereAreYouMonday @Cupcake12

Just started the #ARC which is set in a very Gothic manor house in Dartmoor.

Pub Day is 7th October 2025

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Blurb ⬇️

Sorry I‘ve been MIA but I‘ve been really busy and tired from trying to organize my house and take care of my mother at the same time. But The Last Secret Agent is a new book I‘ve started reading this past week. I am only into it a chapter or two, maybe three, but so far it‘s very interesting. Can‘t wait to read more. #LitsyReads #2025Reads #SundayReading #NetGalley #nonfiction #memoir

4/5

On this year's earl's trip, Effie admits not only has he been writing for a woman's magazine for sometime, but he's fallen in love with his editor who believes Effie is a woman named Euphemia. When Juliana decides to take a holiday, the two finally meet and Effie's secrets are revealed. As they begin to know each other as their true selves, they have to figure out if there's a path forward for two people with such different lives.

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5/5

This was an incredible expose of corporate greed and devastated communities. It goes into detail in all the ways companies knew PFAs were dangerous to humans, covered up that knowledge, and exposed communities to dangerous levels of the chemicals. It shows how the communities were affected by these chemicals and how individuals were forced to become activists to fight back against powerful companies who place profit over all else.

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Often, people are so focused on finding the love of their lives, they don't pay attention to the rest of the love available around them. This book is an ode to the love between best friends and a discussion of how to find those people in your life.

In this terrific audiobook the Author, Kate Williams, takes on the the idea of hustle culture and reminds you that it's ok to take a step back or slow down. Our culture expects a "full speed ahead" lifestyle at all times and this book helps to break down these expectations with wit and humor.

Thank you to #Netgalley and #MacmillanAudio for an Audio ARC in exchange for an honest review of this book.

This is pretty cute. I absolutely loved her other book. This one is also entirely enjoyable.

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US pub date is 7/15/25
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The scandalous demise of one of NY‘s oldest art gallery. I‘m an absolute sucker for art true crime. This one moves fast and tells the story of the gallery more so than the story of a person. The author‘s narration was serviceable and suited the voice of the book. Thanks #netgalley.