Written by Just came back from book festival with indie authors, small writers panels and the library bookstore selling their wares. I bought a couple of books that I've always wanted to have like Dante's inferno and interview with a vampire by Anna Rice. What I live most about going through these used books are the little […]
Nobel week is always a big week. South Korean Novelist Han Kang Awarded 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature Han Kang’s Nobel Prize is unusual in a couple of ways. First, she is considerably younger than most winners and has a long time ahead of her in which to enjoy the unique glow this award provides. Second, […]
11 Oct 2024 Fresh Young Adult Novels to Fly Away With Ready to escape into new worlds? Our selection of fresh young adult novels offers thrilling adventures, unforgettable characters, and captivating stories that will take you on an unforgettable journey. Whether you’re in the mood for fantasy, romance, or heartfelt coming-of-age tales, these books promise […]
11 Oct 2024 New Space Opera Science Fiction Reads Ready to embark on an interstellar adventure? Our latest selection features thrilling new space opera reads that will transport you to distant galaxies and beyond. With epic battles, complex characters, and imaginative worlds, these stories promise to ignite your imagination and keep you on the edge […]
11 Oct 2024 6 New Romances for Fans of Julia Quinn If you adore the enchanting world of Julia Quinn, you’re in for a delightful surprise! We’ve gathered six new romances that capture the charm, wit, and heart of her beloved novels. From Regency-era tales to modern love stories, these picks promise captivating characters and […]
11 Oct 2024 6 New Reads for the Cozy Mystery Fanatic If you’re a cozy mystery fanatic, you’re in for a treat! We’ve curated a list of six delightful new releases that are perfect for curling up with a warm drink and a comfy blanket. From charming small-town settings to quirky amateur sleuths, these stories […]
Some years ago, my father-in-law gave me a secondhand boxset of facsimile editions of the first ten Penguins, released in 1985 to celebrate the industry giant’s fiftieth anniversary. My TBR pile being what it is, to my shame I only gave it a cursory glance, which showed me that it included works by some of […]
This #WITMonth, it was the translator who attracted me to my featured title. I often find this is the case: now that I’m relatively well versed in how books come into English, there are certain translators’ names that predispose me to try stories. Because I admire other projects they’ve done or know them to be […]
This month, the seventh in my year of reading nothing new, I delved back further than usual. My edition of July’s featured title was published in 2020, but the original came out some considerable time before that, in 1881. The English translation of The Posthumous Memoirs of Brás Cubas is a collaboration between two translators […]
A new book? I hear you cry. Yes! And it’s one that you’ve helped me write. Relearning to Read: Adventures in Not-Knowing is my second non-fiction book and it draws on a new approach to reading that I’ve developed over the twelve years of writing this blog. Among the many challenges I had to face […]