The Deep by Rivers Solomon
The novel The Deep was written by Rivers Solomon, but the origin of the story is actually more diverse. Drexciya, an experimental duo, created a sonic template for the story, which was expanded on by clipping. in a song titled "The Deep" and then transformed again into this short but extremely … [Read more]
The AM Show by T.B. Markinson and Miranda MacLeod
I love a book club. It's so rare outside of them that we're all reading the same books at the same time, and talking about books is one of my favorite things. At one point I was in three different book clubs, trying to juggle all the books and their deadlines. That may have been a tad … [Read more]
The Final Strife by Saara El-Arifi
I am absolutely adrift in feelings after finishing this masterpiece and I cannot wait to see what happens next with Hassa, Sylah, and Anoor. The Final Strife is a story of survival, family, and fighting to make and be a change for good. Sylah is part of the Stolen, a group of Ember children … [Read more]
Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel
I have been really looking forward to reading this and for me it did not disappoint at all. I'm definitely a fan of Emily St. John Mandel, and I love authors who build an entire universe out of their characters without deliberately building a series / sequels. You can pick up any of her novels and … [Read more]
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
Content warning - this book contains many mentions of suicide. The plot is very much "It's a Wonderful Life", but it's set in England and instead of a family man on the brink it's a woman in her mid thirties, single with no children, who is losing the will to live. Nora, our protagonist, has … [Read more]
Stepping Stones by Lucy Knisley
Apple Crush by Lucy Knisley
Stepping Stones and Apple Crush are middle-grade graphic novels that follow Jen, a city girl whose parents have gotten divorced. Stepping Stones covers the immediate aftermath of Jen's mom moving them to a farm in the country with her new boyfriend Walter. Jen has to learn how to get along with her … [Read more]
