“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. […]
“So I Met This Guy…” by Alexandra Potter: Romance Has Never Been Scarier (BOOK REVIEW)
It’s interesting that I picked this one up around the same time as Louvre heist news – talk about people running off with precious jewels that don’t belong to them. The novel literally opens with a man being chased down by security. The title alone is what grabbed me: So I Met This Guy... (crossed out gorgeous man, total fraudster, absolute dickhead.) […]
“Tomorrow, And Tomorrow, And Tomorrow” by Gabrielle Zevin: Embracing Tomorrow One Game At A Time (BOOK REVIEW)
As you should know by now, I am fascinated by the marketing and publicity side of publishing. Recently, I purchased a membership for The Publishing Post and came across an article spotlighting the campaign strategy for Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. I only skimmed it to avoid spoilers […]
“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. […]