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Up next: another book pick by Dua Lipa from her Service95 book club. This month’s choice? David Szalay’s Flesh. The story follows István, a teenage boy from Hungary who becomes entangled in a forbidden relationship with his neighbor. What begins as secret passion triggers a chain of events—her husband’s death, accusations, military service, emigration to London, backbreaking odd jobs, and an ongoing search for belonging in an unforgiving world. Dua highlights Szalay’s rare gift for dialogue, drawing readers deep into the emotional undercurrents of his characters. There are no sweeping moral judgments or dramatic turnarounds—just quiet, telling moments and passing remarks that subtly trace the protagonist’s transformation. This one's definitely going on our bookshelf. #bookclub@frontroww FirstPass