Wake up, babe — a new Best Books of the Year just dropped. Somehow, we’re already on to the second list like this before Halloween (B&N had the first). Listen, we’re not complaining! But also, we hope this trend doesn’t encroach into earlier in the year. Just saying. As for the list itself, there are […]
Hi, so i’ve recently begun The Bear (tv). As stressful as it is, this show’s focus on the mechanics of cooking has caused many a daydream about leaving my paltry life behind to become a chef, to say things like “behind”, and “corner”. I’ve also recently begun reading Bad Foundations by Brian Allen Carr (published […]
Faltas by Cecilia Gentili CW: rape, child abuse The subtitle of this memoir-in-letters is “Letters to Everyone in My Hometown Who Isn’t My Rapist” and it perfectly captures Gentili’s unique tone. This is absolutely a heavy book. It’s about rape and sexual abuse and ongoing trauma. It’s also hilarious and juicy, full of campy humor, […]
I read the book in September 2023. I found it relatively interesting and compelling though realize many aspects of it were very traumatized. Given the promise of the book, the plot was relatively straightforward and the characters were a bit underdeveloped but of course so with this could be outrageous at times. None of us […]
I don't think I'm in a proper state to review this book, but then again, if I don't review it now; perhaps I won't ever in the future. This was disturbing. Please, I'm putting stress on the word "disturbing". Petrifying and nightmarish. To compare; I've read " The Sluts" by the same author and it […]
To add some variety, then, I’ve also included the top five in countries around the world. This time, I’m highlighting Estonia, India, and Mexico. You’ll see some titles you’ve likely never heard of before, unless you speak Estonian, but there are also some familiar authors that are read across the globe. Most of the bestsellers […]
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Not just in romance books but in any kind of genre. I know my question isn’t very specific but I’m genuinely curious. Do you like tropes? Where do you draw the line between romantic and cheesy? What does a romance need to make you feel engaged on an emotional level? Personally, I love a good […]
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I took a Stanford online short stories class maybe a year ago. Together we read There There and I recall how glowingly our instructor described Tommy Orange’s book and how much I enjoyed it. I was wondering if any of you had a chance to read the follow up novel, Wandering Stars, and what your […]