08 May

Discovering the Layers of Love: A Review of The Hero of This Book by Emily McCracken When I first picked up The Hero of This Book by Emily McCracken, I was drawn in by the title. It sparked memories of my daughter’s favorite childhood tale, The Monster at the End of This Book. I approached it with curiosity, knowing from prior reviews that McCracken’s work takes the reader on an unconventional journey. I had never read her before, but I was eager to explore a story rumored to defy...

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07 May

The Double Life of Benson Yu: A Thought-Provoking Journey Through Trauma and Healing When I first caught wind of The Double Life of Benson Yu, the latest novel by Canadian author Liang Qiao, I was immediately intrigued. The concept of a graphic novelist creating a narrative that blurs the lines between fantasy and reality? Yes, please! However, I must admit, delving into this book was like stepping into a beautiful, yet tumultuous, landscape of emotions and thoughts. It's been a few days since I finished it, and I'm still...

17:21 / Reviews
07 May

Not Quite by the Book: A Literary Escape There’s something magical about bookstores and the stories they cradle, which is likely why "Not Quite by the Book" by Annie England Noblin caught my eye. As a book blogger, I often find myself yearning for stories that intertwine not just good writing, but relatable character journeys and rich settings. With the promise of family drama, a historical twist, and a seemingly idyllic setting at an old manor once frequented by Emily Dickinson, I dove into this narrative with enthusiasm. However,...

08:52 / Reviews
07 May

Reflections on Any Person Is the Only Self: A Journey of Divergent Perspectives When I first stumbled upon Elisa Gabbert’s Any Person Is the Only Self, I was immediately drawn in by her poetic approach to life’s minutiae. She writes, “Sometimes I think of the seed of the essay, whatever idea first made me want to write it, as a tree that I'm building a house around—I have wanted a house with a tree inside.” This imagery struck a chord with me; it felt like an invitation to explore...

07:20 / Reviews