This is one of the texts that appears in my doctoral dissertation, so I'm actually writing about a reread. Nevertheless, I think Yvonne Vera's novella is well worth a reflective post. It's a stunning book, though the content is extremely upsetting. I definitely recommend looking into Vera's work. Yvonne Vera, Under the Tongue Something I loved about … Continue reading Friday Book Review: Under the Tongue
I picked up this novella thinking it might be a light read, and was quickly reminded to not judge books by covers, shapes, sizes, or page lengths. This wasn't one of my favorites, but as with all books, I walked away having learned something that will help me to grow as a writer. Gaétan Soucy, The … Continue reading Friday Book Review: The Little Girl Who Was Too Fond of Matches
What a lovely month February is! It's still winter but there are more hours of daylight for those of us who need it to function, and best of all, it's a month full of pink, flowers, chocolate, and love! I am already stocked up on all things pink, a super-cheery color that I like to … Continue reading Reading in the Month of Love
I just finished Valerie Martin's story collection Sea Lovers, and it's perfect for my first Friday review! I'm really excited to be including book reviews on the blog, and I have a reading list set for this year that I can't wait to dive into. I've selected many of the novels, story collections, and craft books … Continue reading Friday Book Review: Sea Lovers
Melissa Bobe 