09 Jun

Navigating Life's Lessons: A Reflection on Jesmyn Ward’s Navigate Your Stars When Jesmyn Ward speaks, you listen. Having adored her novels like Salvage the Bones and Sing, Unburied, Sing, I was drawn to Navigate Your Stars, not just for its concise format but for the promise of insight from an author I hold in such high regard. This little book, born from her poignant commencement address at Tulane University, beautifully captures the essence of her journey, offering readers an intimate glimpse into the tapestry of her life experiences. At its...

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08 Jun

A Deep Dive into the Object of Desire: Review of Cose spiegate bene. A proposito di libri As a passionate lover of books who often finds myself in heated debates over the power of a well-crafted narrative versus the physical allure of a beautifully bound volume, Cose spiegate bene. A proposito di libri instantly caught my attention. Published by Il Post in collaboration with Iperborea, this insightful edition delves into the intricate relationship between a book's content and its physical form—an exploration that felt particularly close to my heart. What...

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08 Jun

As I settled into reading The Hard Crowd: Essays 2000-2020 by Rachel Kushner, I was instantly drawn in by the promise of her incisive, yet beautifully restrained prose. As a reader who relishes the craft of writing, I found myself curious about how an author could capture such a broad spectrum of human experiences with clarity and insight. It’s not every day that you stumble upon an essay collection that feels like both a personal memoir and a larger commentary on society. Kushner manages this intriguing balance beautifully. Kushner’s...

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