23 Nov

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Book Review: How to End a Story: Collected Diaries, 1978-1998 by Linda B. C. Lee From the moment I stumbled upon How to End a Story: Collected Diaries, 1978-1998, I felt an undeniable pull towards its pages. Perhaps it was the allure of delving into the personal thoughts of someone who has navigated life’s winding paths, or the sense of nostalgia that came with revisiting the late 20th century through another’s eyes. Author Linda B. C. Lee, whose keen observations and insights have long resonated with readers, offers a...

30 Aug

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A Feline Adventure: A Review of Cat Diaries: Secret Writings of the MEOW Society As a lifelong cat lover, the moment I stumbled upon Cat Diaries: Secret Writings of the MEOW Society by Betsy Byars and her daughters, Betsy Duffy and Laurie Myers, I felt an undeniable excitement—a delightful promise of secret kitty tales, quirks, and pawsitively charming adventures. Given my adoration for feline companions, I knew I had to dive into this playful anthology, filled with whimsical stories that reflect the secret lives of our furry friends. The premise...

17 Aug

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Book Review: How to End a Story: Diaries: 1995–1998 by Helen Garner From the moment I picked up How to End a Story: Diaries: 1995–1998, I felt as if I were stepping into a world both achingly familiar and rawly intimate, one that only the brilliant Helen Garner could unveil with such exquisite vulnerability. Her writing has a way of peeling back the layers of human experience—an act that feels like both a privilege and a heavy responsibility as a reader. At its core, this collection of diaries is an...

06 May

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Review: The Diaries of Franz Kafka (The Schocken Kafka Library) As a lifelong admirer of Franz Kafka, delving into The Diaries of Franz Kafka felt like embarking on a deeply personal pilgrimage. With the centenary of his death approaching on June 3rd, 1924, I found myself eager to spend time with his thoughts, exploring the mind of a writer whose work has profoundly shaped my understanding of literature. This collection, deftly translated by Ross Benjamin, is a treasure trove for Kafka enthusiasts, rich with the author’s reflections, desires, and...