Every year we have reviewed a book longlisted for The Women’s Prize for Fiction, and this year we’re a fan of one book in particular
Category: Review
A Book Title Has Never Been so Apt: Happy Hour by Marlowe Granados Review
by Victoria Bromley This book was written for girls in their 20s who want to run away to New York and live their best life with no money nor inhibitions.
An Intimate and Conflicting Narration of Sexuality and Femininity: Satisfaction by Nina Bouraoui Review
What makes this book so insightful is how vulnerable the narrator allows herself to become as she expresses her frustrations and fears about giving into her body’s desires
Blue 4eva by Saba Sams, Winner of The BBC National Short Story Award 2022
From five incredible short stories, only one could win The BBC National Short Story Award 2022 and Sam’s coming of age, explorative, sun soaked story was a clear winner
Recovery, Healing, Identity: The Memory of the Air by Caroline Lamarche Review
It’s incredible how much power a small book can hold as it pieces together the vulnerable narrative of a woman who’s trying to reclaim herself after experiencing abuse at the will of men
My Brilliant Friend: Review
by Charlie Fabre If you haven’t read any Elena Ferrante yet, here is your sign that you 100% should!
An Immersive Collection on Water and Bodies: Swimming, a Review
This edition of Capsule Stories perfectly encompasses Swim Press’ themes as this collection dives into how our bodies interact with water through our physical and emotional reactions
Full of Witty Remarks and Oddities: Mona by Pola Oloixarac Review
‘We convert ourselves into something absurd because the absurd is already living inside us’
Motherhood, pregnancy, trauma: What Concerns Us by Laura Vogt Book Review
Thank you Heloise Press for a review copy of ‘What Concerns Us’. A thought-provoking read about women’s bodies and motherhood
Review: ‘The Swimmers’ by Chloe Lane
by Vic What could be more appropriate than reviewing a book called “The Swimmers” for Swim Press? The only thing is, this book isn’t really about swimming… TW: Suicide, assisted suicide I was grateful to receive The Swimmers as a gifted copy from Gallic Books through a giveaway. Immediately I knew I’d have to review… Continue reading Review: ‘The Swimmers’ by Chloe Lane
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