19 Jun

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Spellbound: My Life as a Dyslexic Wordsmith by Phil Hanley The moment I stumbled upon Spellbound: My Life as a Dyslexic Wordsmith by Phil Hanley, something inside me sparked with recognition. I don’t share Hanley’s experience with dyslexia, but his journey through the maze of misunderstanding, mislabeling, and eventual self-discovery struck a deep chord. In a world that often dismisses or sidelines those who navigate learning differences, Hanley’s unapologetic narrative felt like a lifeline—both engaging and heartbreakingly relatable. From the outset, Hanley’s story is a frank exploration of how a...

18 Jun

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Embracing the Craft: A Review of On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft (Reissue) When I picked up Stephen King’s On Writing, I anticipated a masterclass from one of the most prolific authors of our time. What I didn’t expect was the heartfelt honesty and life lessons mingled with practical writing advice that would leave me both inspired and reflective. King, a name synonymous with storytelling, delves into not just the craft of writing, but the essence of living as a writer. The structure of On Writing is what sets...

17 Jun

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You: The Story: A Writer's Guide to Craft Through Memoir — A Journey Worth Taking As an aspiring writer, I often find myself standing at the edge of creativity, peering into a chasm filled with potential stories yet untold. So, when I stumbled across You: The Story: A Writer's Guide to Craft Through Memoir by Ruta Sepetys, I felt a spark of hope that this book might just offer me the gentle push I needed to leap into my writing endeavors. Known for her bestsellers that navigate the intricacies...

14 Jun

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A Memoir of My Former Self: A Life in Writing – A Journey Through Hilary Mantel’s Mind Hilary Mantel has long been a guiding star in my literary universe. With every turn of the page in her novels, I’ve felt transported, but her posthumous compilation, A Memoir of My Former Self: A Life in Writing, stirred a different chord within me—a personal, introspective exploration of the brilliant mind behind Wolf Hall. When I was offered a review copy of the audiobook edition, I leapt at the chance to dive...

29 May

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Discovering the Many Layers of Terry Pratchett: A Life With Footnotes As an avid admirer of Terry Pratchett's unique wit and unparalleled storytelling, I was genuinely excited to dive into Terry Pratchett: A Life With Footnotes: The Official Biography. This book promised not only an exploration of the man behind the Discworld, but also a window into the life and legacy of a literary genius. My expectations were high, and while the book certainly fulfilled many of them, it also took me on an emotional journey that came with...

22 May

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Recollections of My Nonexistence: A Memoir by Rebecca Solnit When I first picked up Recollections of My Nonexistence, I wasn't entirely sure what to expect. I've long been enchanted by Rebecca Solnit's prose, but this memoir promised to delve deeper into her personal journey. It caught my attention like a photograph of an old neighborhood that suddenly makes you wistful for places you've never known. There’s a profound intimacy in her words that feels like inviting a close friend into your thoughts, and I couldn't resist. Solnit weaves her narrative...

21 May

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Review of Gather Me: A Memoir in Praise of the Books That Saved Me by Glory Edim There’s a special kind of magic in books that resonates long after we turn the last page, and Glory Edim’s Gather Me had me spellbound from the start. As a longtime follower of Well Read Black Girl, I was eager to delve into Edim's journey—a narrative not just of her life, but of the books that shaped her. In a world cluttered with noise, this memoir quietly shares the profound ways stories...

21 May

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A Journey Through Control and Identity: My Review of My Good Bright Wolf: A Memoir by Sarah Moss From the moment I picked up My Good Bright Wolf, I felt an irresistible pull toward Sarah Moss’s narrative. This memoir isn’t just a chronicle of her life; it’s a profound exploration of restraint, identity, and the complexities of being human. Moss’s eloquence coupled with her unflinching honesty makes for a reading experience that lingers long after the last page is turned. Moss deftly navigates the theme of control throughout her memoir,...

06 May

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A Mixed Bag: My Thoughts on James Patterson by James Patterson: The Stories of My Life When I picked up James Patterson by James Patterson: The Stories of My Life, my heart raced with excitement. Patterson's novels have been a staple of my reading diet for years, those pulse-pounding thrillers that I devour in a single sitting. However, as I dove into this memoir, I couldn't shake the thoughts of “Call the FTC!” echoing in my head. After all, with a title like that, I was expecting narratives dense...