Book Review of Sarah Penner’s The Lost Apothecary
Book Review of Sarah Penner’s The Lost Apothecary Sarah Penner’s The Lost Apothecary was a good choice for our book club, blending past and present in a way that kept us hooked while also providing plenty to debate. Set in both eighteenth-century and modern-day London, the story follows Caroline Parcewell, a woman reeling from her […]
Book Review on Douglas Stuart’s Young Mungo
Book Review on Douglas Stuart’s Young Mungo After reading Douglas Stuart’s Shuggie Bain, I expected Young Mungo to be another gritty experience. However, I was surprised to find it more uplifting than his earlier work, which had notably divided one of my book clubs. The two books share many similarities: both are set in Glasgow […]
Book Review of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is not the type of book I would expect to pick up in a million years. I only did so because it was my book club’s choice. Frankly, the thought of following the glamour of a Hollywood sensation and reading about her failed love affairs held as little appeal to me as watching Love Island. My unconscious, or perhaps semi-conscious, bias led me to think it would be badly written, entirely superficial, and dull. How wrong I was. I have to say that I am now recommending The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo to anyone who passes my front door.
Book Review on Maggie O’Farrell’s The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox
Although I’ve read Maggie O’Farrell’s much acclaimed Hamnet, I haven’t read any of her other works. It was a pleasure to read The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox, which was my book club’s choice.
Fantastic Books That are Dedicated to Cars
Today, a car is not just a means of transportation. Many writers devote entire books to machines. In this article, we have collected fantastic books where the main character is not a man, but a car.
Book Review of A Dutiful Boy By Mohsin Zaidi
A Dutiful Boy by Mohsin Zaidi is a touching memoir exploring the intersection of identity, culture, and resilience. Mohsin, a barrister and writer, takes us on an emotional journey through his life as a gay Muslim growing up in a conservative Pakistani family in East London.