Looking for some gift ideas on this lovely Black Friday? I’m probably a bit predictable, but why not some books?
Monthly Archives: November 2020
Mayflies by Andrew O’Hagan (NetGalley Review)
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before?
True Story by Kate Reed Petty (NetGalley Review)
Truth is a tricky thing, as True Story, the debut novel by Kate Reed Petty reveals–focusing on sexual violence and the long shadow of trauma.
Past Mistakes: How We Misinterpret History and Why It Matters by David Mountain (NetGalley Review)
If you’re ever looking to dive into a day-long Wikihole (heaven knows we’ve all been that bored this year), I highly recommend List of Common Misconceptions.
Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam (NetGalley Review)
The “vacation gone wrong” trope is a familiar one, but as Rumaan Alam’s Leave the World Behind proves, when it’s done well, it can really shine.
Against the Loveless World by Susan Abulhawa
You know when you really, really want to love a book, but it just can’t happen?
Afterland by Lauren Beukes
Look, I’m not 100% sure why I decided to read this book right now either.