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5 Books like ‘The Song of Achilles’

Cover of 'The Song of Achilles' on cream background with olive leaves pattern.

Books that echo elements of Miller’s acclaimed novel

Lessons Learned from a Lifetime of Books

Confessions of an experienced bookworm

Why the Fuss Over Sally Rooney Is Justified

Sometimes overhyped writers aren’t worth it, but in this case, they are - reading ‘Beautiful World, Where Are You’ confirmed this

The Inheritance of a Colonial Past: On ‘Assembly’, by Natasha Brown

TW: Mentions of racial discrimination. My experience with Assembly as a really short audiobook was full of pauses because of the way it made me introspect. This tiny book packed a punch in the ways it broke down the mantle of privilege, race, gender, and power. Do not be misled by its size (like IContinue reading “The Inheritance of a Colonial Past: On ‘Assembly’, by Natasha Brown”

‘Someday, Someday, Maybe’ Encouraged Me to Do What I Love

This is how ‘Someday, Someday, Maybe’ can be the book you need during difficult moments in your life and why it helped me embrace the things I love again.

What If a Pirate Had a Daughter with a Siren?

A review of the ‘Daughter of the Pirate King’ duology by Tricia Levenseller

Be Careful with the Favors You Accept:A Review of ‘Small Favors’ by Erin Craig

If you keep up with my blog or have seen any of my previous posts you know that in August I read and loved “A House of Salt and Sorrows” by Erin Craig. At the time I was reading the book, Erin Craig’s newest book “Small Favors” came out. I decided to read it sinceContinue reading “Be Careful with the Favors You Accept:A Review of ‘Small Favors’ by Erin Craig”

The Great Resignation Exit Strategy: 3 Books to Frame Your Perspective

Re-shape your career plans with these motivational reads

8 Parabolic Books like ‘Animal Farm’

Copy of Animal Farm by George Orwell on a white surface, under sun rays

If you loved George Orwell’s ‘Animal Farm’, check out these other titles that challenge how we perceive the world. Which one will you pick up first?

Books by Memory: ‘Justine’ by Lawrence Durrell

As the second of my Books by Memory series this is a rather tangential book review that uses memory to approach a book, rather than focusing in a more analytical way. This time I am reminiscing on Lawrence Durrell’s Justine. Before getting into my memories, I feel it is worth clarifying that I am notContinue reading “Books by Memory: ‘Justine’ by Lawrence Durrell”