BOOK CLUB
BOOK CLUB
BY CHARIS TORRANCE
THE INVISIBLE WOMAN by James Patterson
If you’ ve ever wished for the power to go unnoticed, James Patterson is here to remind you to be careful what you wish for.
Elinor Gilbert, once an FBI rising star and now very much off the radar, is recruited for one last undercover mission. Masquerading as a nanny in a wealthy New York household, she’ s tasked with uncovering whether an art dealer has more than just questionable taste in sculptures. But the more Elinor blends in, the more unforgettable she becomes … and that superpower of anonymity starts to look worryingly like a liability.
FORGED IN ROME by Conn Iggulden
Set in Ancient Rome, Cormac is a scribe who has only ever known life as a slave, until the day he’ s abruptly freed and tossed into the sprawling, chaotic streets of Ancient Rome with nothing but a piece of paper saying he’ s no longer owned by anyone. But freedom comes with its own risks. With no protection, no income and no safety net, Cormac must decide whether to cling to honour or be pulled into the darker currents of the city’ s underbelly.
This is a richly textured adventure with plenty of political intrigue, moral tangles and the raw question at its heart: what does a man do when he finally owns his life but doesn’ t yet know how to live it?
AWAKENING by Deepak Chopra
Deepak Chopra’ s Awakening offers a gentle nudge( or firm shake, depending on how stubborn you are) to reconnect with your true self.
Chopra guides readers through 40 sutras( short, potent truths) each accompanied by reflections, meditations and practical steps designed to pull you out of the autopilot haze so many of us drift through. It’ s equal parts philosophy and toolkit, peppered with personal stories from Chopra’ s own spiritual journey.
If you’ re craving a bit of clarity, calm or purpose, or simply fancy a read that leaves you feeling a touch more human, this is a thoughtful and uplifting companion.
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