Written by Heather Christle, The Crying Book delves into the act of crying, examining its causes and the various meanings and social implications it draws upon. More, in this review below. Heather Christle’s The Crying Book does not literally cry despite what its cover art may portray, but there are moments in there that can…
Winner of the Kirkus Prize and the Stonewall Book Award, How We Fight For Our Lives by Saeed Jones is a moving testament to everything that makes us who we are, from our mother’s love to our sexual identity. Published in 2019 by Simon and Schuster, How We Fight For Our Lives by Saeed Jones…
Ahead of Prime Video’s Red, White & Royal Blue movie premiere, our author dives into the themes of the novel to talk about the challenges in its movie adaptation. What happens when the First Son of the United States of America and the Prince of Britain meet and are expected to play nice when deep…
“On the Beach at Night” by Walt Whitman is a haunting and powerful poem that reflects the beauty and mystery of the natural world. The speaker of the poem is a father walking along the beach with his child at night, and the vastness and power of the ocean strike him. He describes the waves…
Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights is a masterpiece of English literature that challenges the norms of Victorian novels. Published in 1847, the novel weaves elements of romance, family rivalry, revenge, and cruelty into its narrative, set against the backdrop of the English countryside. The story is set in the wild moors of Yorkshire, and Bronte’s powerful…
“Piranesi” by Susanna Clarke is a fascinating novel from 2020 that takes readers on a mesmerizing journey through an otherworldly labyrinth. This book is a departure from Clarke’s previous work, “Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell,” but it is equally enchanting and immersive. The story follows the titular character, Piranesi, as he navigates an endless maze…