21 Oct

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Can't We Talk about Something More Pleasant? A Memoir: A Journey Through Laughs and Tears I picked up Roz Chast’s Can’t We Talk about Something More Pleasant? during a quiet afternoon, seeking something funny yet profound. Little did I know, I was about to dive headfirst into a poignant graphic memoir that would stir both laughter and introspection. As I turned each page, I found Chast’s unique blend of wit and sensitivity reflecting my own experiences with aging parents, making it an unforgettable read. At its core, this memoir navigates...

10 Aug

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My Journey with Borges and Me: A Literary Road Trip When I first stumbled upon Borges and Me by Jay Parini, the premise captured my imagination instantly: a 22-year-old student embarking on a road trip with the legendary blind writer Jorge Luis Borges through the picturesque Scottish Highlands. This seemed like a once-in-a-lifetime adventure—both a literal voyage across breathtaking landscapes and a deep, metaphorical exploration of literature and life. As someone who loves both road trips and literary discussions, I simply had to dive into this memoir. Parini’s narrative is...

21 Jul

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A Journey Through Words: A Review of Things I Don't Want to Know: On Writing by Deborah Levy As a lifelong reader and aspiring writer, I often find myself enchanted by the craft of storytelling. When I stumbled upon Deborah Levy's Things I Don't Want to Know, it felt like a serendipitous hug from a kindred spirit. Levy, a two-time Booker Prize finalist, invites readers into her world with a warmth and wit that is both disarming and invigorating. This book, responding to George Orwell's essay "Why I Write,"...

26 Jun

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Book Review: Also a Poet: Frank O’Hara, My Father, and Me by Ada Calhoun Sometimes, the books that call to us are those that promise an intersection of the personal and the poetic. Ada Calhoun’s Also a Poet: Frank O’Hara, My Father, and Me caught my attention precisely for that reason. A daughter grappling not only with her father’s legacy but also with a luminary like Frank O’Hara? I was instantly intrigued. What could be more fascinating than the struggle to find one's voice while illuminating the life of...