April 2021

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Here to keep you up to date with the goings on in the book world without doing any of the legwork. We want this to be a cosy community so we’re always looking for book recommendations, guest reviewers, and just general chat! Although we love books, we’re partial to a good TV series or film recommendation too! Share Tweet Forward Welcome to April! Spring is finally here! I hope you’re all as excited as we are for longer days, the promise of more sunshine and some time off over this Easter weekend.  March was definitely the month of book prize longlist announcements! From the Women’s Prize for Fiction, the International Booker Prize, the Dylan Thomas Prize, the Rathbone Folio Prize to the Jhalak Prize, we are looking forward to seeing which books make the respective shortlists and if this will result in more books being added to our ever growing TBRs! However, it has to be said that some of these longlists have left a lot to be desired and as time has gone on, we’ve found ourselves paying less and less attention to prize winning books and making our choices based on book recommendations from each other or other trusted bookworms!  What are your thoughts on book prizes? And how do you decide on which book to pick up next? Reply and let us know! Or enter our giveaway below! April Book Giveaway! How do you decide on which book to pick up next?  Let us know for a chance to win a copy of:  Manchester Happened by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi Enter here! TV & Film Musings For Anime fans, the final episode of Attack on Titan (Season 4) aired last week with the return set to be December. It’s definitely one of the best shows around (if you’re into it) and definitely worth a watch for any Game of Thrones aficionados Marvel fans should already know that Falcon and the Winter Soldier is available to watch on Disney+. This should definitely fill the gap left by WandaVision which was brilliant! Succession is a brilliant two-season show on Sky about the inner workings of The Roy family who control one of the biggest media and entertainment companies in the world. The story is full of corruption and backstabbing and the hunger for power. Fantastic viewing! For anyone who was a fan of The Bold Type on Amazon Prime, Season 4 is now on Netflix UK! Based on the life of the editor of Cosmopolitan, it's all about friendships between women set around the magazine Scarlet Ramadan Reads Monday 12th April (God-willing) will mark the beginning of Ramadan. The Holy month of Ramadan is one of the most important months for Muslims where fasting takes place from dawn to dusk and yes, that means not even water! (Exceptions are made for those who are ill, elderly or pregnant). Fasting is one of the five Pillars of Islam and as well as physical detox, it teaches self-discipline, self-control, sacrifice, and empathy for those who are less fortunate, thereby encouraging actions of generosity and compulsory charity (which is another Pillar of Islam). Alongside abstaining from food and water, it is also encouraged to give up bad habits and vices. It truly is the time for a reset! As 40% of TCBC are Muslim, we’re really looking forward to reconnecting with our faith, building on our spiritual connection and just getting a renewed perspective on life! The addition of a reduction of cravings and weight loss is always an added bonus! Below are some spiritual books that we recommend during this time. Do also look out for further Ramadan reading recommendations on our Instagram page! Provisions for the Seekers: A Manual of Prophetic Hadiths by Shaykh Abdur Rahman Ibn Yusuf A truly wonderful uplifting read full of gems based on the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Reviewed here >>> Timeless Seeds of Advice by B. B. Abdulla Described as a selection of beautiful and practical pieces of advice from the Quran, the Prophet (PBUH) and scholars on repentance, guidance and purification. Designed to serve as a source of hope and strength for those going through difficult times. Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources by Martin Ling Highly recommended biography of the Prophet Muhammad by the acclaimed English scholar and philosopher, Martin Lings. Often cited as a succinct detail about the life of the Prophet (PBUH) and the beginning of Islam. Reviewed here >>> Events Last month we were fortunate enough to host the wonderful Nikesh Shukla as we discussed his beautiful debut memoir Brown Baby. It was such an enlightening, joyous and heartfelt evening and we absolutely loved sharing and listening to everyone's thoughts. A massive thank you to Nikesh for joining us and being so open and honest with us. This month we are spoiling you with another Candid Conversations event with Kate Elizabeth Russell. Exploring the psychological dynamics of the harrowing relationship between the vulnerable and naïve teenage Vanessa and her magnetic and manipulative teacher, Mr. Strane, the brilliant and challenging My Dark Vanessa is an addictive read that marks the explosive debut of a fantastic new writer.  There's still plenty of time to join so make sure you sign up for what’ll be a fantastic evening! Sign up here Purchase book April Book Releases The Khan by Saima Mir For fans of crime fiction and The Godfather, this is for you! Mir expertly creates a compelling story of a Pakistani criminal underworld network set in Bradford. But with a woman running this organised crime group, this is unlike anything you've ever read. Girl in the Walls by A.J. Gnuse She doesn't exist. She can't exist. Girl in the Walls is a story of overcoming grief, of unconventional friendships and learning that we shouldn't always fear what we don't understand. It is about understanding the difference between a house and a home and what it means to lose both. Reviewed here >>> This One Sky Day by Leone Ross Set on the magical island of Popisho, this novel is the story of star-crossed lovers who we follow over a bewitching 24 hour period. Leone Ross is a master of her craft and if you're in the mood to be transported far away then this is for you! One of Them by Musa Okwonga Okwonga writes an open and honest memoir about his experiences studying at Eton in the 1990s. One of Them is his incisive and cogently argued account of his bittersweet relationship with an institution that did him much good yet seems to have a negative effect on large parts of society. A must-read! That's all for April folks! For those of you fasting, we hope you have the most blessed month and make the most of it. We'll be back in your inboxes next month! Love, The Candid Book Club x view this email in your browser Copyright © 2021 The Candid Book Club, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

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