by Victoria Bromley In recent years, Irish literature has become a steadfast favourite of mine. There is something about the way Irish writers convey original perspectives and nuanced emotion in a politically and socially charged setting that brings out what I love the most in literature. Specifically, I love audiobooks written and read by Irish… Continue reading My Favourite Irish Authors, Besides Sally Rooney
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Short Books to Finish Off your 2023 Reading Goal
by Charlie Fabre It’s the last month of the year, and with 21 days left before 2024, everyone is scrambling to get this year’s reading goals all finished up! Personally, I’ve missed my reading goal by just ONE book for the past 3 years (I don’t know how I keep doing this to myself), so… Continue reading Short Books to Finish Off your 2023 Reading Goal
Big Swiss: a Review
by Charlie Fabre I was kindly gifted an advance copy of Jen Beagin’s upcoming novel Big Swiss and I devoured it in one weekend! Here are my thoughts on Beagin’s funny and quirky world.
I’m a Fan by Sheena Patel Review
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
Swimming in the Dark: A Review
One of my favourite pieces of queer literature, Swimming in the Dark, definitely flew under many people’s radar and deserves more love
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.
Our Favourite Books From 2022
What a year 2022 was for reading! Here are the best books we read this year
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
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