Review of All of the Marvels: A Journey to the Ends of the Biggest Story Ever Told by Douglas Wolk As someone who has always felt a kinship with comic books, the moment I stumbled upon Douglas Wolk’s All of the Marvels, I was captivated. The idea of diving into the entirety of the Marvel Universe—540,000 pages worth—felt daunting and exhilarating all at once. I mean, how can one person not only digest but also articulate such a monumental journey? Wolk does just that, weaving together an intricate narrative...

A Cozy Retreat with a Twist: A Review of A Field Guide to Homicide by Lynn Cahoon There’s something both comforting and intriguing about diving into a cozy mystery, especially when it involves a writer’s retreat—a perfect setting for secrets to unfold and unexpected twists to emerge. Lynn Cahoon's A Field Guide to Homicide, the sixth installment in the Cat Latimer Mystery series, caught my attention not only for its cozy vibes but also for its promise of a layered mystery amidst group dynamics and hidden pasts. In this book,...

A Personal Reflection on Deborah Levy's The Position of Spoons: And Other Intimacies Deborah Levy has long been one of my literary muses—her prose often feels like a dance between intellect and emotion, capturing the intricacies of life in so few words. I find myself gravitating toward her non-fiction, drawn to the way she weaves personal and philosophical threads together. So, naturally, I was excited to dive into The Position of Spoons: And Other Intimacies. As I turned the pages, however, I found myself in a state of ambivalence....

Discovering Resilience in Pain: A Review of Writing Into the Wound by Roxane Gay As I settled into my reading nook, the title Writing Into the Wound piqued my curiosity. Roxane Gay has a way of breaking through walls with her unapologetic honesty, and I found myself eager to explore her reflections on trauma—and how we communicate that pain. It's a topic that often feels too raw to discuss openly, but Gay invites us into the fray, her words a balm and a battle cry all at once. In this...