Book Review: In Memoriam
July 27, 2024
This novel is an ode to queer love, a gripping war story, a treatise on the necessity of poetry and language for the human spirit.
This novel is an ode to queer love, a gripping war story, a treatise on the necessity of poetry and language for the human spirit.
Though long dead, Catullus is an accessible poet for the modern reader because he wrote candidly about love, jealousy, hate and politics.
In The Ring is an uplifting novel about a bisexual girl with anxiety who starts boxing to cope. This book made me sign up for a boxing class!
This journal always pulls me out of a scholarly reading rut and reinvigorates ideas of postcolonial leftist theory with creativity.
This is a great pick-me-up for anyone in need of an easy romance with amazing character development and a light-hearted love story.
I see this book not only as a tale of endurance, but a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the power of solidarity.
Another jam-packed adventure story in the Crookhaven series that will leave you desperate to read what comes next!
Lorde is generous with her insights and personal experiences, making this collection incredibly accessible for all kinds of readers.
This book was part glamorous, rule-breaking, sweet youthful freedom and part heartfelt commentary on how complicated family can be.
This was a lovely read – the text is simple yet charming, perfect for children starting their reading journey.
The book explores not only the practicalities of their survival, but also their relationship and the ways it changes under the circumstances.
This novel features great world-building and whimsical language – you can feel the wind on your face as the trio travels through their world.
Examining ideas around women’s agency, this was a charming, almost-period-piece novel, written with skill and read with pleasure.
It’s awe inspiring and truly magnificent – highly recommended for anyone wanting to know where we came from.
A book that everyone needs to read, but especially those with a passion for creativity and respect for the Earth.
A fun, deeply bizarre, gory read. This wild ride will keep you guessing and giggling the whole way through – I loved it!
When one of two ice rinks is put out of commission, they’re forced to spend time together which can only lead to one thing: Romance.
A brilliant canon exploration of Darth Vader’s rage and conflict between the events of the Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.
There’s courtroom drama, mystery, family saga and coming-of-age discoveries, woven together across timelines with skill and care.
This was the perfect cosy read while also serving as a wonderful illustration that life is not set in stone.
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