Under a Greek Sky: A Journey of Healing and Discovery There's something about a book that whisks you away to sun-soaked shores, and Francesca Catlow’s Under a Greek Sky does just that. I was drawn to this enchanting tale not just by the promise of the stunning island of Corfu, but by the exploration of family secrets and the subtle strength found in embracing change. After all, who among us hasn’t wished for an escape when life seems a little too heavy? The novel centers on Lorena, a young...

Embracing Life’s Messy Growth: A Review of Super Bloom When I first stumbled upon Super Bloom by Rita Williams-Garcia, I was instantly drawn in by its vibrant cover and intriguing title. Who hasn't felt their life could use a bit of that euphoric explosion of color and joy that comes with nature’s most beautiful phenomena? With themes of resilience and growth, I was eager to see how Williams-Garcia would weave these elements into a story about young lives teetering on the brink of change. The novel centers around the lives...

Diving into "Drifts" by Kate Zambreno: A Reflective Journey of Mundane Poetics I picked up Drifts by Kate Zambreno on a whim, drawn in by the promise of a narrative that oscillates between the mundanity of daily life and the profundity hidden within it. I was particularly intrigued by Zambreno’s exploration of the everyday and the artful ways she weaves her experiences into the fabric of contemporary life. After recently making an exciting discovery at work—partly thanks to the various topics I learned about from this very book—I felt...