There have long been discussions surrounding representation in books, and those discussions have increased recently. Fact: We need more diverse people in publishing, in various roles, including as agents, editors, in marketing, in buying, in selling. We need people who aren’t going to tell Black men and women they didn’t connect to the ‘voice’ ofContinueContinue reading “Writing the Other – Nisi Shawl & Cynthia Ward [Books]”
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Breakfast at Bronzefield – Sophie Campbell [Books]
Breakfast at Bronzefield is an honest account of a woman’s time spent in two women’s prisons in the UK. Campbell (a pseudonym) isn’t just upfront about what she experienced in prison, but is very much clear in her accounts of herself, the people she dealt with in the court system, the lawyers, and her ownContinueContinue reading “Breakfast at Bronzefield – Sophie Campbell [Books]”
Spider-Man/Deadpool, Vol 1 [Books]
Funny story behind this one. A long time ago, on a trip to Margate, the BF and I went into an awesome little comic book store. I picked up a few graphic novels, and through visiting various second hand bookshops in the area, a whole lot of new books. I’m still working my way throughContinueContinue reading “Spider-Man/Deadpool, Vol 1 [Books]”
Devolution – Max Brooks [Books]
Firstly, thank you to Cornerstone for providing me a copy of this book via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review. After Mount Rainier erupts, the assumption is the secluded community Greenloop will, like similar places, be self-sufficient enough to survive. But when rescuers do reach it, they discover the site of a massacre, andContinueContinue reading “Devolution – Max Brooks [Books]”
American Gods – Neil Gaiman [Books]
I originally read American Gods years ago, but since seeing the first series of the TV show I wanted to reread it. Listening to the full cast audio version via Audible seemed a good way of getting reacquainted with the story. As I’ve said before, I’m really enjoying the full cast audio productions, and American GodsContinueContinue reading “American Gods – Neil Gaiman [Books]”
iZombie, Vol 1: Dead to the World [Books]
Once I’d finished reading this, I checked out the Netflix series. If you’ve only experienced either the series or the graphic novel, be aware – they are completely different. Even the names of the characters are changed – Gwen in the graphic novel, Olivia in the series. So far I’ve only seen two episodes ofContinueContinue reading “iZombie, Vol 1: Dead to the World [Books]”
New York City in 1979 – Kathy Acker
I wanted to read this book as part of my research for a future WIP. I thought this might help me get an idea of New York, specifically perhaps the alternative culture in New York during the end of the 70s. Instead, New York in 1979 is a short, snapshot-type look at a few different ‘characters’. I’veContinueContinue reading “New York City in 1979 – Kathy Acker”
Twisted Tales: So This Is Love – Elizabeth Lim [Books]
Yep, it’s another Twisted Tales book, so far one of my favourite ever series. I really hope these books keep coming, because I will definitely keep reading. And the next cover has just been revealed – Unbirthday, an Alice in Wonderland tale. So far my favourite is Reflection, but I think this takes the second top spot.ContinueContinue reading “Twisted Tales: So This Is Love – Elizabeth Lim [Books]”
How To Write Your First Novel – Sophie King [Books]
I am a big lover of writing craft books. I read a lot of them, and I read a variety. Many have interesting tips, great advice, and can be written really well. Unfortunately, How to Write Your First Novel is not one of them. This book is for absolute, complete beginners. The problem, I think, isContinueContinue reading “How To Write Your First Novel – Sophie King [Books]”
Jeff Wayne’s The War of the Worlds [Books]
Yep, another Audible Drama. Going into this, I expected something…different. I really should have read more about this version before getting it. What I wanted was, essentially, an audio version of the musical, though I suppose that would technically just be the album then, wouldn’t it? Anyway. That aside, and putting away my disappointment atContinueContinue reading “Jeff Wayne’s The War of the Worlds [Books]”
Unwrapping Words 