A few months ago, I was introduced to Mariana Enriquez’s writing in The Dangers of Smoking in Bed, a short-story collection; via which I was introduced to the world of nuanced horror. In short, I fell in love with it and I even wrote an article on the book. I thought my liking this kind ofContinue reading “The Political and the Macabre in ‘Things We Lost in the Fire’”
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Read These Books if You Want to Create Excellent Characters
The ‘Aristotle and Dante’ duology by Benjamin Alire Sáenz has more to offer than just a good story
5 Short, Spooky Books to Read Before Halloween
Tick these fast-paced books off your TBR before the spooky season is over
Seven Halloween Short Stories from Serious Authors
Some of the world’s most famous writers also liked to show their scary-side
What Kristin Hannah’s ‘The Four Winds’ Says About an Author’s Duty
A book review and a few thoughts on the obligations of a writer to a reader
TikTok Rescued Me From the Longest Reading Slump
Three female authors ended my temporarily bookless existence
5 Books like ‘The Song of Achilles’
Books that echo elements of Miller’s acclaimed novel
8 Parabolic Books like ‘Animal Farm’
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?
Why They Shouldn’t Be Called ‘Children’s Books’
And how it can be a genre for all ages
Worried about the Planet? These Titles Will Change Your Outlook
Grab these eco-friendly reads to expand your knowledge and change your habits