It’s not often that I write short stories that I can only describe as “little freaks.” It’s even less often that they get published. Reader, the feeling of seeing my […]
Tag: fiction
I was not expecting this book to break my heart
So, you have a book you’re like, sure, excited to read. You’re not rushing to finish your current read so you can get to it, but you’re definitely looking forward […]
Book Review: the Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
THE SEVEN HUSBANDS OF EVELYN HUGO By Taylor Jenkins Reid If you’re into reading and book communities, there’s no way you haven’t heard of the Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. […]
Book Review: Peach Blossom Spring
PEACH BLOSSOM SPRING By Melissa Fu BBC Radio 2 was kind enough to send me a copy of Melissa Fu’s debut novel. I was thrilled to read Peach Blossom Spring […]
Book Review: Rizzio by Denise Mina
RIZZIO By Denise Mina Filed under: books I read in one day/two sittings. Here we have a book about my historical crush Mary, Queen of Scots, written by a woman […]
Book review: Rodham by Curtis Sittenfeld
RODHAM By Curtis Sittenfeld Am I interested in American politics? Not really. Am I a fan of Hilary Clinton or, for that matter, any Clinton? No, not at all. Do […]
Movie Review: X (2022)
X Dir. Ti West X, directed by Ti West, starring Mia Goth and YOU’s Jenny Ortega, is mostly vibes. This is by no means a criticism. Was I always there […]
Fish and chips inspired by Saltwater
Fish and chips, inspired by Saltwater Where I’m from, fish and chips is a staple food. A good bag of chips from my local chippy, soaked in malt vinegar and […]
Book review: Saltwater by Jessica Andrews
SALTWATER By Jessica Andrews Follow me on Facebook for next week’s blog, about a meal made inspired by this book! I first heard of Saltwater by Jessica Andrews as I […]
Book Review: the Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
THE SONG OF ACHILLES By Madeline Miller For a while now, Madeline Miller’s the Song of Achilles has been passionately talked about by book lovers everywhere: I see folk raving […]