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QUARANTINE READS P O O JA PAT E L 3 R D Y E A R Passing the time in lockdown can be quite difficult but thankfully I’ve had some great books sat on my shelf that have been neglected for too long . If you’re in desperate need of some great books to see you through this time look no further than these great reads! ‘FOUR’ ANDY JONES ‘BIG LITTLE LIES’ LIANE MORIARTY Since publish, this book has been adapted into a TV series with Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman (absolute queens) and is honestly the quickest I’ve ever finished a book. The story follows three mothers, all with different families and home lives, as they send their tiny children off to school at the beginning of term. An incident occurs with one of the children causing chaos in this upper class neighbourhood where stable and quiet suburban life ceases t o e x i s t . M o r i a r t y ’s s t y l e o f writing is second-to-none as she takes her readers through the troubled lives of the seemingly perfect families. From realistic explorations of domestic violence, single-motherhood and the troubling question of whether children really are mirrors of their parents, this book has many twists you never see coming and characters you find yourself attached to. Highly recommend this book and the TV series – 5/5 I personally find the idea of marriage very scary (yelp) and this book explores the idea of commitment in a really interesting w a y. M i ke a n d S a l l y h a v e been best friends for years and now in their 40s, Sally is married to M i ke ’s b e s t f r i e n d a n d h e is dating a woman in her late twenties. A night of drinking and drugs leads this group to make decisions that will change t h e i r l i v e s f o r e v e r. A f t e r this night, Jones takes his readers through the trials and tribulations of empty shell marriages, the idea of soulmates and the sad question of whether you can fix a marriage that is destined to fail. A really heart-warming story and sure to take you on an emotional rollercoaster – 4/5 24 Support you studies with the world of medical knowledge in your pocket – for free Get instant access to 900+ medical publications you can trust, including the Oxford Handbooks, Maudsley and BNF/BNFC, whenever and wherever you are. Compatible with all devices, both online and offline. ‘NINE PERFECT STRANGERS’ LIANE MORIARTY Ye p a n o t h e r b o o k b y L i a n e Moriarty made this list… what c a n I s a y s h e ’ s a g r e a t w r i t e r. Reading this book about nine very IMPERFECT strangers makes you feel as if you’re in a trippy dream that just gets w e i r d e r w i t h e v e r y c h a p t e r. Nine people find themselves at a health resort that is said to change your life and help you become the person you’ve always wanted to become. S o m e w a n t t o f i x t h e i r f a m i l y, save their marriage, lose weight and just simply seek happiness. The resort is run by an eccentric maniac who plans to show them the error of their ways through downright questionable methods. The real highlight of reading this book was watching the characters develop. Some of these characters have been through real hell, whilst others you just want to shake and scream snap out of it. Either way this is an insanely unpredictable book with an unsettling undertone that makes you stay awake till 3am Sign up for your free* subscription at indextra.com/corona How we support you while studying at home Continue your studies without delay with access to over 900 full medical publications at your fingertips. Access whenever and wherever you are, on any device, even when you’re offline. Instant access to leading medical publications you can trust, including the Oxford Handbooks, Maudsley and BNF/BNFC. Stay on top of the latest clinical knowledge and findings in your field from high-quality verified sources. Easy to search, bookmark and highlight relevant sections without having to carry heavy books around. until you finish it. 5/5 *The app will be free until July 31, 2020 and then revert to its normal paid plan.