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,"...

04:41 / Reviews
20 Jul

Riding Like the Wind: The Life of Sanora Babb – A Journey Worth Taking When I first stumbled upon Riding Like the Wind: The Life of Sanora Babb by Hannah Dunkle, I was immediately captivated by the notion of exploring the life of such a remarkable figure. The weight of the book, combined with its impressive thousand-page length, may intimidate some, but trust me: this is a literary journey well worth embarking on. Babb’s story, steeped in grit and resilience, draws you in and pulls you through the vivid...

21:18 / Reviews
20 Jul

A Reflection on the CAGIE Lined Journal: More Than Just Paper When I first laid eyes on the CAGIE Lined Journal Notebook, I felt a spark of excitement familiar to anyone who has ever picked up a notebook that just feels right. This A5 leather-bound beauty, with its 320 pages of thick, 100gsm paper, beckoned me in a way that only a well-crafted journal can. I've always believed that the best journaling experiences start with the right tools, and CAGIE seems to have nailed it with this offering. Upon unboxing,...

19:36 / Reviews
20 Jul

Personal Reflections on J. M. Coetzee’s Speaking in Tongues When I first picked up Speaking in Tongues by J. M. Coetzee, I did so with a curious blend of excitement and apprehension. As a devoted admirer of Coetzee’s profound works—each more layered and challenging than the last—I found myself eager yet slightly intimidated by what he might have to say this time. Known for wrestling with themes of colonialism, identity, and human suffering, Coetzee has a distinctive way of forcing readers into uncomfortable but essential reflections. Little did I...

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