29 Sep

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Digging Deep: A Personal Reflection on Holes by Louis Sachar From the moment I stumbled across Holes by Louis Sachar, I felt an irresistible pull towards its quirky premise. A boy named Stanley Yelnats digging holes in a dried-up lake? I was immediately intrigued. It wasn’t just the bizarre setting that caught my eye; it was also the depth of the story that promised more than mere adventure. Having seen the film adaptation during my childhood, I was curious to revisit this beloved classic and delve deeper into the...

30 Aug

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Review: Manifesto: On Never Giving Up by Bernardine Evaristo When I first picked up Manifesto: On Never Giving Up by Bernardine Evaristo, I felt a magnetic pull. As a fellow writer navigating the complexities of creativity and identity, the title alone resonated with me. To hear such powerful words from someone I admire deeply—who also happens to be the first Black woman to win the Booker Prize—was thrilling. This book became an unexpected companion during a tumultuous chapter in my own writing journey, and I couldn’t wait to dive...

23 Aug

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On Writing and Failure: Embracing the Struggle When I first stumbled upon Stephen Marche's On Writing and Failure: Or, On the Peculiar Perseverance, I was immediately struck by the purposeful candor of its title. As a budding writer myself, the notion of writing entwined with failure resonated deeply. Marche doesn't just brush past the romanticism surrounding the writer's journey; he plunges headfirst into the cold, hard truths that form the backbone of a writer's life. This book is not merely a guide—it's a heartfelt essay on the gritty struggle...