“Sea, Poison” by Caren Beilin: Revisioning The One That’s Always Watching (BOOK REVIEW)
I just finished "Sea, Poison" by Caren Beilin and… wow. What a wild little book this is. Just under 150 pages, razor sharp, and disorienting, this is the kind of novella that sweeps you off your feet, spins you around a few times, and then drops you somewhere unfamiliar without bothering to explain where you are. […]
“The Secret Lives of Murderers’ Wives” by Elizabeth Arnott: Chasing Closure…And A Serial Killer (BOOK REVIEW)
The world is obsessed with serial killer stories. There are documentaries, Ryan Murphy’s Monster series, true crime podcasts. However, it is rare that we get to hear about those around the criminals: the families, the partners, the ones who shared a bed with such dark minds and didn’t suspect a thing. […]
“Shy Girl” by Mia Ballard: The Less Human, The More In Control (BOOK REVIEW)
I received an early copy of Shy Girl by Mia Ballard through NetGalley, and honestly, I wasn’t ready. Like many others, what first caught my attention was the cover – a soft, pastel design with an innocent-looking dog wearing a pink bow, giving off peak cottagecore serenity. Then you flip to page one and read the author’s note: proceed with caution. Boy, was she not kidding […]
“little scratch” by Rebecca Watson: The Dilemma to Speak Up or Stay Inspired (BOOK REVIEW)
I went to a Faber event in late June where they showed me around their office at The Bindery in London. Naturally, I couldn’t resist not checking their selection of titles near the reception area and little scratch by Rebecca Watson was one of the books that stood out to me. […]
“Swing Time” by Zadie Smith: A Story of Growth Through Movement (BOOK REVIEW)
When I came to university 3 years ago, the very first book on my reading list was Zadie Smith’s NW. It was experimental and disorienting, but I was drawn to how authentically the author captures life: its beauty, chaos, and contradictions. Since then, I’ve been revisiting her catalogue every year like a ritual. […]
“Girl, Woman, Other” by Bernardine Evaristo: Zero Full Stops, Yet Full of Life (BOOK REVIEW)
About a fortnight ago I received an email from my university’s library saying I should return all books I have taken on loan, following the expiration of my student status. Exams were over and summer was fast approaching, but I wanted to award myself one final read […]