21 Jul

Book Review: Seduction Theory by A.M. Homes When I first encountered Seduction Theory, I was instantly intrigued—not just by the title but by the promise of an academic setting peppered with complexities of infidelity, obsession, and emotional boundaries. As an admirer of nuanced narratives, particularly those that delve into fraught relationships, I found myself anticipating something similar to Susan Choi’s My Education, which beautifully weaves together academia and entangled lives. I was eager to dive into A.M. Homes’s world. From the get-go, we meet Robbie, a graduating student deep in...

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21 Jul

You: The Story: A Writer's Guide to Craft Through Memory by Ruta Sepetys When a dear friend recommended You: The Story by Ruta Sepetys, I was intrigued. Not only is Sepetys a #1 New York Times bestselling author known for her poignant historical fiction, but this book marked her foray into the realm of nonfiction. As a lifelong reader and aspiring writer, I often find myself searching for guidance and inspiration to help me sift through the tangled mess of thoughts I call my own creative process. With that...

13:45 / Reviews
21 Jul

Finding Home in Hannah Kent’s Always Home, Always Homesick As someone who has long been captivated by Iceland's mystique, Hannah Kent’s Always Home, Always Homesick felt like an irresistible invitation to explore the rugged landscapes of both the heart and mind. Having first encountered her poignant storytelling in Burial Rites, I was curious to dive into her memoir and uncover the threads that weave her life with the enchanting but stark Nordic island. Kent’s memoir is a delicately layered narrative shaped by her deep connection to Iceland. It begins with...

07:19 / Reviews
21 Jul

A Journey Through Words: A Review of Things I Don't Want to Know: On Writing by Deborah Levy As a lifelong reader and aspiring writer, I often find myself enchanted by the craft of storytelling. When I stumbled upon Deborah Levy's Things I Don't Want to Know, it felt like a serendipitous hug from a kindred spirit. Levy, a two-time Booker Prize finalist, invites readers into her world with a warmth and wit that is both disarming and invigorating. This book, responding to George Orwell's essay "Why I Write,"...

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