‘Heart the Lover’ by Lily King
An immersive reflection on love and memory, Heart The Lover traces how early choices and missed opportunities continue to shape a life long after…
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‘The Names’ by Florence Knapp
Florence Knapp’s debut asks a simple but arresting question: what if the name you are given at birth alters the entire shape of your…
My November Reads
Reviews of the books I read in November: ‘Crying in H Mart’ by Michelle Zauner & ‘Blue Sisters’ by Coco Mellors.
Two books I’ve read recently
Instead of posting separately, I thought I would talk out the two books I’ve read recently. My resolution for this year was to read…
‘The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo’ by Taylor Jenkins Reid
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo completely lived up to the hype. It’s stylish, emotional, and far more layered than its glossy premise suggests.
‘Yellowface’ by R.F. Kuang
A darkly funny portrait of envy and appropriation that makes you question why it feels so good to watch someone behave so badly.
‘Show Me The Bodies’ by Peter Apps
Peter Apps’ ‘Show Me the Bodies’ is an unflinching, meticulously researched account of one of the most devastating tragedies in recent British history. An…
‘Gunk’ by Saba Sams
Saba Sam’s writing was easy to consume but still felt thoughtful and well-crafted. The characters, especially Jules and Nim, are complex and not always…
‘The Wedding People’ by Alison Espach
This was an enjoyable read, though I felt it skimmed the surface of some of the heavier themes it raised, suicide and depression in…