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‘I Ride Tsunami’ Is a Condemnation of The Digital Age
A poetry collection about workaholism, social media, and losing our souls to technology.
‘Maybe You Should Talk to Someone’: The Scoop on Therapy, From a Therapist
‘Maybe You Should Talk to Someone’ is a must-read for anyone who has ever struggled with their mental health, through a therapist’s own experience.
‘The Division Bell Mystery’ Made Me Rethink Working with Politicians
A detective story from the 1930s tells us more about modern politics than the news.
‘Against The Loveless World’ Gives a Voice to the Voiceless
Why this book about solitary confinement and one woman’s fight against a world that keeps bringing her down is a must-read for any political fiction fan.
The Feral, The Brutal, and The Supernatural in ‘Mouthful of Birds’
And why I loved this Kafkaesque trip into alternate realities.
Matthew Francis’s Retelling of ‘The Mabinogi’ Revels in the Magic of Poetry
e Mabinogi, consists of four interlinked stories set in a version of Britain in which the magical is only a few steps away and kings can become cobblers.
‘The Gododdin: Lament For The Fallen’ Is a Pathos Laden Masterpeice
Before I dive into this review, I feel a bit of a grounding is needed. The Gododdin by Gillian Clarke is a collection of short elegies mourning the aftermath of a disastrous battle. It is also known by its Brittonic name Y Gododdin, but I will use the English as that is what the bookContinue reading “‘The Gododdin: Lament For The Fallen’ Is a Pathos Laden Masterpeice”
‘Where the Stork Flies’ Is a Powerful Account of Female Strength Through History
Why you should read Linda Wisniewski’s time travel novel
‘The Song of Achilles’: A Rolling Review That Will Keep You on Edge
Why this Greek myth retelling with a queer romance at its core will suit any reading taste.
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