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Book Synopsis***Pre-order Abi Daré's new novel AND SO I ROAR now - Coming August 2024***'Unforgettable' New York Times 'Impressive' Observer 'Remarkable' Independent 'Important' Guardian 'Captivating' Mirror 'Luminous' Daily Mail 'Sparkling' Harper's Bazaar 'Beautiful' HeraldTHE NEW YORK TIMES AND TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR THE DESMOND ELLIOTT PRIZE FOR FICTIONRECOMMENDED BY MALALA YOUSAFZAI, ELIZABETH DAY, ANDI OLIVER AND DOLLY PARTON___________________________________________________I don't just want to be having any kind voice . . .I want a louding voice.At fourteen, Adunni dreams of getting an education and giving her family a more comfortable home in her small Nigerian village. Instead, Adunni's father sells her off to become the third wife of an old man. When tragedy strikes in her new home, Adunni flees to the wealthy enclaves of Lagos, where she becomes a house-girl to the cruel Big Madam, and prey to Big Madam's husband. But despite her situation continuously going from bad to worse, Adunni refuses to let herself be silenced. And one day, someone hears her.__________________________________________________'A story of courage that will win over your heart' Stylist'Daré's characters leap off the page, powering this funny, luminous and heart-swelling tale' Daily Mail'Such a vibrant, tender, beautiful novel . . . I fell in love with her, and fell in love with the book' Elizabeth DayTrade ReviewA brave, fresh voice . . . Daré draws the reader in with a vivid character whose dire circumstances are contrasted with her natural creativity . . . Unforgettable * New York Times Book Review *An impressive debut novel * Observer *Adunni's humour and fierce determination to change her destiny shine through this remarkable book * Independent *The story told in this novel is an important one . . . The Girl with the Louding Voice joins a long and fine tradition of issue-led novels that have sparked conversations resulting in social change * Guardian *Narrated by Adunni herself in a brilliantly sustained broken English, this ultimately uplifting debut novel shines a penetrating light on the barbaric practices of child labour and child marriage * Mail on Sunday *This is a compelling, captivating and unforgettable debut * Mirror *Daré's characters leap off the page, powering this funny, luminous and heart-swelling tale * Daily Mail *A vibrant, tender, beautiful novel -- Elizabeth Day, author of FRIENDAHOLICAbi Daré makes a sparkling literary debut . . . and marks the appearance of a strong and stylish new talent * Harper's Bazaar *Incredible . . . packs an emotional punch -- Eithne Farry * Sunday Express *Adunni's humour and fierce determination to change her destiny shine through this remarkable debut novel * i *Compelling and captivating . . . an unforgettable novel and, in Adunni, the author has created a truly unforgettable voice * Daily Express *Abi Daré is a writer who not only knows how to create a powerful sensory impression, but also one who can really work the rhythm, texture and music of language. The words jump off the page . . . The Girl with the Louding Voice never feels like standard fare. It's lifted not only by the verve of its prose, but also its touching explorations of friendship and solidarity. It has an emotional connection that remains strong even in the final pages -- Sam Jordison * Guardian *Gives an eloquent voice to the victims of modern slavery * Independent *A stunning novel - original, beautiful and powerful. I was utterly captivated by Adunni and her mesmerising louding voice -- Rosamund Lupton, author of SISTER and THREE HOURSA powerful debut novel . . . Compelling . . . Readers will fall in love with Adunni . . . The writing is addictive and deeply evocative. A beautiful debut from a talented author * Herald *Despite the heartbreaking subject matter, this is a story of hope . . . a compelling read * Sunday Post *A bravely determined heroine * Sunday Times *A story of courage that will win over your heart * Stylist *Abi Daré's book is compulsive reading * Irish Tatler *A true original, this will open your eyes * Cosmopolitan *Winning comedy sparkles through the grimness . . . it's the vividly alive characters that keep you hooked, all the way to Daré's rousing, heart-swelling conclusion * Daily Mail *A bold new storyteller . . . Abi Daré's fearless debut is a celebration of girls who dare to dream and those who help them unfurl their wings so that they might soar -- Imbolo Mbue, author of HOW BEAUTIFUL WE WEREAdunni's voice weaves and dances its way across the pages with a rhythm that captivated me, astonished me and, more than once, broke my heart -- Tara Conklin, author of THE HOUSE GIRLHeartbreaking and inspiring. Daré provides a valuable reminder of all the young women around the world who are struggling to be heard and how important it is that we listen to them. A moving story of what it means to fight for the right to live the life you choose * Kirkus *Pick the novel up now * Radio Times *Resilience and beauty of language are at the heart of this story of domestic slavery * Sainsbury's Magazine *It's an amazing book . . . I heartily recommend -- Jo Whiley * Radio 2 Book Club *A virtuosic study of female loss, determination, and of the subversive potential of words . . . It magnificently reveals how language constructs us as humans. With immense skill, Daré creates an irresistible energy and powerfully sustains it on every page -- Preti TanejaA character for the ages. Adunni is a girl who narrates her own suffering with levity, who paints depth and texture and beauty into her Nigerian homeland, who tenderly cultivates her own humanity even while everything around her seeks to thwart it. She is an ambassador for girls everywhere. She is important, funny, brave, and enduring. Abi Daré has written an unforgettable novel, by the strength of her own louding voice -- Jeanine Cummins, author of AMERICAN DIRTA dazzling year for debut novelists . . . This 2018 Bath Novel Award winner takes a long, hard look at modern slavery through the eyes of 14-year-old Adunni -- Timothy Harrison * Vogue *Inspiring . . . explores a spirit and hope that cannot be contained even in the grimmest of circumstances * Entertainment Weekly *In Nigeria, and around the world, girls are fighting for their right to learn. I'm grateful to Abi for showing the challenges Nigerian girls face and showcasing the power of their voices -- Malala YousafzaiA courageous story * New York Times *I'm a big fan of hyper-realistic dialogue and using the sounds of a world to shape the energy of a novel, and so I was immediately drawn to The Girl with the Louding Voice . . . Adunni is a youthful, dynamic guide with serious bite and poetic language -- Kiley Reid, author of SUCH A FUN AGEGorgeous, devastating and unforgettable. I am enraptured by this book -- Elizabeth Gilbert, author of CITY OF GIRLSThe book character I love the most is . . . Abi Daré's brilliant Adunni -- Maggie O'Farrell * Red Magazine *

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Book SynopsisAdunni and Ms Tia are back, now forced to confront their pasts and find the courage to roar for themselves''''Fresh, funny and fiercely feminist, Dare''s empowering sequel to The Girl With The Louding Voice is a gut punch of a book''MAIL ON SUNDAY''Evocative''i NEWSPAPER, Best new books for August''Powerful and inspiring''GRAZIA''A novelist of great power, wit, and invention''ELIZABETH GILBERT, author of City of Girls''Daré has proved, once again, that she is a masterful storyteller to be reckoned with''TARA M. STRINGFELLOW, author of Memphis''An enduring story of hope, love and the power we hold''ORE AGBAJE-WILLIAMS, author of The Three of UsPlucky fourteen-year-old Adunni is in Lagos, excited to finally enrol in school. Having escaped her rural village in a desperate bid to seek a better future, she''

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Book SynopsisA new novel of resilience and hope, from the bestselling author of The Girl with the Louding Voice''Fresh, funny and fiercely feminist... A gut punch of a book''MAIL ON SUNDAY''Powerful and inspiring''GRAZIA''A brilliantly rousing, pacy tale about the power of speaking up''RED MAGAZINE''A novelist of great power, wit, and invention''ELIZABETH GILBERT, author of City of Girls''Daré has proved, once again, that she is a masterful storyteller to be reckoned with''TARA M. STRINGFELLOW, author of MemphisPlucky fourteen-year-old Adunni is in Lagos, excited to finally enrol in school. But it''s not so simple to run away from your past.On the night before she is due to join her new classmates , a terrible knocking at the front gate summons Adunni back to her home village, Ikati, where her dramatic story of resilience first began.There, Adunni must try to not only save herself, but also transform Ikati into a place where girls are allowed to claim the bright futures they deserve - and roar their stories to the world.See what readers are saying about And So I Roar . . .''It''s honestly an unputdownable read . . . celebrating the strength and resilience of girls in impossible situations . . . I adored this book'' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''Simultaneously heartbreaking and joyful . . . And So I Roar had me smiling one moment and tearing up the next . . . I give it all the stars!'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''And So I Roar starts at a very fast pace leaving me quite breathless . . . Abi Daré is a phenomenal writer . . . I loved this book'' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''Prepare to be swept away once again into the captivating world of Adunni, where hope, love, and the power of the human spirit reign supreme . . . If you''re ready to be transported to a world where hope shines brightest in the darkest of times, this book is a must-read'' Waterstones bookseller review, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''Captivating . . . An engrossing read that educates, inspires and tugs at the heartstrings'' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

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Book SynopsisAward-winning interiors blogger Abi Dare of These Four Walls reveals a softer, more relaxed approach to minimalism that will enhance your wellbeing and simplify your home.Many of us yearn to turn our homes into calming sanctuaries, but there are still misconceptions of minimalist decor as sterile, unattainable, and devoid of personality. In her first book, interiors stylist and writer Abi Dare busts the myths, demonstrating that minimalist spaces can be warm, welcoming, and as individual as their inhabitants. The Soft Minimalist Home shows how a diverse range of people have created minimalist havens that reflect their tastes and tell their stories. An apartment in London brings unexpected pops of colour, a 1920s Dutch townhouse is filled with light, and a family home in Sweden takes its cues from nature. These home tours are interspersed with practical advice on topics such as choosing a palette, optimizing storage, and adding coziness through texture. Throughout,

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