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22 November 2024
Book Review: The Afterlife of Mal Caldera by Nadi Reed Perez
‘The Afterlife of Mal Caldera’ by Nadi Reed Perez is a witty, emotional journey through life after death.
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22 November 2024
Book Review: The Other Valley by Scott Alexander Howard
'The Other Valley' by Scott Alexander Howard is a captivating story of time, choice, and human connection.
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21 November 2024
A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story... My heart was genuinely singing
An impeccable contrast between thrilling chills and comforting nostalgia at its finest in Mark Gatiss’ stunning adaptation of the revered novel.
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19 November 2024
Book Review: Tales of the Celestial Kingdom by Sue Lynn Tan
‘Tales of the Celestial Kingdom’ by Sue Lynn Tan expands the Celestial Kingdom duology with a collection of stories.
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19 November 2024
Book Review: A Streetcar Named Desire — Reviewing our desirable Streetcar
My truthful review of 'A Streetcar Named Desire' because after all, there is no Love without Desire.
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19 November 2024
In This Climate: Wren James explains how books might save us all
Wren James is the author of several books about the climate crisis, as well as the founder of the Climate Fiction Writers League — a collective of writers dedicated to getting the word out there about the state humanity is in.
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15 November 2024
Book Review: Foul Heart Huntsman by Chloe Gong
Winter is approaching in 1932 Shanghai, along with the growing threat of a Japanese invasion, setting the stage for Rosalind Lang’s dangerous mission in 'Foul Heart Huntsman'.
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6 November 2024
Book Review: Sociopath: A Memoir by Patric Gagne
Sociopath: A Memoir by Patric Gagne is an unflinching exploration of life with sociopathy that challenges myths and misconceptions about this misunderstood condition.
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5 November 2024
Book Review: When We Were Sisters by Fatimah Asghar
When We Were Sisters by Fatimah Asghar is a lyrical novel that explores the lives of three orphaned sisters navigating life alone.
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1 November 2024
Book Review: The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
‘The Ocean at the End of the Lane’ by Neil Gaiman is a fantasy novel which follows a seven-year-old boy as his older self is looking back to his childhood.
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1 November 2024
The Hills of Estrella Roja by Ashley Robin Franklin
“The Hills of Estrella Roja” by Ashley Robin Franklin is a graphic novel that blends queer romance with supernatural elements in an exploration of secrets and self-discovery.
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30 October 2024
Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez
“Just for the Summer” by Abby Jimenez is a funny and heart-warming story about fate, unexpected love, and the quirks that bring people together when they least expect it.
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23 October 2024
This Motherless Land by Nikki May
“This Motherless Land” by Nikki May is a beautiful novel that delves into identity, culture, and the bonds of family across generations.
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22 October 2024
How to break that Class Ceiling: Advice from a working class author
Working class children's author and poet Oliver Sykes offers his words of wisdom for how people can break through the class ceiling and find their place in the world of the arts.
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16 October 2024
Sweetness in the Skin by Ishi Robinson
“Sweetness in the Skin” by Ishi Robinson is a heartwarming and bittersweet coming-of-age story about resilience, dreams, and the power of self-discovery.
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10 October 2024
Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune
“Somewhere Beyond the Sea” by TJ Klune is a heart-warming and magical sequel that delves deeper into themes of family, identity, and the courage to face the past.
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9 October 2024
Real Americans by Rachel Khong
“Real Americans” by Rachel Khong is an immersive novel that explores the complexities of identity, family, and the search for belonging.
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8 October 2024
EdFringe hit DISTANT MEMORIES OF THE NEAR FUTURE comes to the Arcola for three week run
Acclaimed theatremaker David Head’s Edinburgh Fringe hit Distant Memories of the Near Future makes its London premiere at the Arcola Theatre this November for a three week run from 12 - 30 November.