There are many ways a person can discover new books. They can browse the shelves of their local bookshop or library where they can also get specialist advice. They can wade through brutal reader write-ups on Goodreads, the literary world’s answer to Tripadvisor. They can consult reviews by dedicated literary critics, such as The Independent’s own Martin Chilton, to discover the best (and worst) of the month’s releases. Or they can visit their preferred podcast app to hear what… Dua Lipa is reading?
If you’re wondering quite how the British-Albanian disco colossus known for breezy singles including “New Rules” and “Love Again” has rebranded herself as a literary oracle, you’re probably not alone. Pop star extra-curricular activities tend to involve flogging branded perfumes, makeup, clothing lines or, if you’re the rock band Kiss, coffins and condoms. Kylie even has her own brand of wine.
