I didn’t mean to do it, but somehow, this summer, I picked up not one but two books with alarmingly similar premises. Both were lyrical and written by women. Both were about…
Girl, Woman, Other Offers an Image of Britain Unlike Any Other
This book of disparate narratives manages to gel into a cohesive whole with heart, humanity, and logic.
‘Autumn’ is the Perfect Book to Read Right Now
Always be reading something, he said. Even when we’re not physically reading. How else will we read the world?
‘The Place Between Breaths’ is the Literary YA I’m Always Looking For
An Na’s gorgeous novel is captivating for readers of all ages.
Perfectly Timed Laughs with ‘We Are Never Meeting in Real Life’
I feel like I shouldn’t be laughing this hard.
‘The Accidental’ Toys with Language and Point of View
Frolicking through Ali Smith’s imagination is pure bliss.
‘My Sister the Serial Killer’ is Hyped for Good Reason – but Not What I Expected
This much-lauded book surprised me by being a welcome beach companion.
Le Rigmarole’s Pasta-Centric Summer Makeover Was a Rousing Success
Le Rigmarole transformed its usual menu this summer, and it was unsurprisingly phenomenal.
I Finally Read ‘The Bluest Eye,’ and It Was Better than I Could Have Imagined
Morrison’s artistry is unmatched in this heart-wrenching, poetically rendered tale of beauty in a racially charged society.
Digging into Vegetarian Flammekueche at Binchstub
Vegetarian food in a decidedly non-plant-based city.