Brenda Mudde Book order (chronological)

When it comes to the trials and triumphs of becoming a grown up, journalist and former Sunday Times dating columnist Dolly Alderton has seen and tried it all. In her memoir, she vividly recounts falling in love, wrestling with self-sabotage, finding a job, throwing a socially disastrous Rod-Stewart themed house party, getting drunk, getting dumped, realising that Ivan from the corner shop is the only man you've ever been able to rely on, and finding that that your mates are always there at the end of every messy night out. It's a book about bad dates, good friends and - above all else - about recognising that you and you alone are enough. Glittering, with wit and insight, heart and humour, Dolly Alderton's powerful debut weaves together personal stories, satirical observations, a series of lists, recipes, and other vignettes that will strike a chord of recognition with women of every age - while making you laugh until you fall over. Everything I know About Love is about the struggles of early adulthood in all its grubby, hopeful uncertainty.

Among his bestselling literary fiction peers, Dave Eggers uniquely captures contemporary America with remarkable speed and insight. His work reflects not just the present as a backdrop but as a mirror to our identities. The narrative introduces a woman at her breaking point, seeking salvation in a desolate landscape as her hopes seemingly vanish. This novel explores the motivations behind leaving the 'lower 48' for the unforgiving beauty of Alaska, depicted with passion and humor, revealing a latent American dream beneath the ice. Eggers's storytelling acts like a refreshing breath of Alaskan air, uplifting the spirit. His prolific talent shines through as he delves into complex, believable characters, offering both entertainment and a profound critique of society. The narrative is captivating, blending adventure with humor and moments of harrowing tension. As Josie navigates wildfires, avalanches, and brushes with the law, Eggers suggests a hint of heroism resides in everyone. With exuberant imagination and incisive clarity, he illuminates human folly, generosity, and the awe of nature. This uproarious quest, a journey from lost to found, is driven by sharp insight, revolutionary humor, and a deep appreciation for both the absurd and the sublime.

When Mae Holland is hired to work for the Circle, the world's most powerful internet company, she feels she's been given the opportunity of a lifetime. The Circle, run out of a sprawling California campus, links users' personal emails, social media, banking, and purchasing with their universal operating system, resulting in one online identity and a new age of civility and transparency. As Mae tours the open-plan office spaces, the towering glass dining facilities, the cozy dorms for those who spend nights at work, she is thrilled with the company's modernity and activity. There are parties that last through the night, there are famous musicians playing on the lawn, there are athletic activities and clubs and brunches, and even an aquarium of rare fish retrieved from the Marianas Trench by the CEO. Mae can't believe her luck, her great fortune to work for the most influential company in the world - even as life beyond the campus grows distant, even as a strange encounter with a colleague leaves her shaken, even as her role at the Circle becomes increasingly public. What begins as the captivating story of one woman's ambition and idealism soon becomes a heart-racing novel of suspense, raising questions about memory, history, privacy, democracy, and the limits of human knowledge.