Nerdy academic permanently failing to make enough time for recreational reading. Most often drawn to feminist sci-fi, fantasy, and travel writing.
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Nineteenth in the Discworld universe and third entry of the City Watch series, this novel …
This was my first Discworld novel. Definitely not my sense of humour but a compelling story and at times surprisingly clever and insightful.
Cloud Atlas is the third novel by British author David Mitchell. It was published in 2004. It won the British …
Never Let Me Go is a 2005 dystopian science fiction novel by the British author Kazuo Ishiguro. It was shortlisted …
In the 22nd century visionary scientist Vannevar Morgan conceives the most grandiose engineering project of all time, and one which …
So so good!
Once in a generation a woman comes along who changes everything. Tina Fey is not …
A laugh out loud line on every page. The 30 Rock section is great.
Already an international bestseller, "Asleep" comprises three novellas of women bewitched into a spiritual sleep. …
A beautifully written collection of short stories that are personal and very accessible. The highlight is Asleep, the third and longest of the three stories, which is achingly sad yet flooded with moments of hope and light. The beauty of these stories is the author's ability to touch the deepest pits of emotion seamlessly from a narrative perspective that always feels light and has its feet firmly on the ground. Lovely read.
A beautifully written collection of short stories that are personal and very accessible. The highlight is Asleep, the third and longest of the three stories, which is achingly sad yet flooded with moments of hope and light. The beauty of these stories is the author's ability to touch the deepest pits of emotion seamlessly from a narrative perspective that always feels light and has its feet firmly on the ground. Lovely read.
Must-read for any fans of the album, DJ Shadow, or hip-hop in general. The introduction is a nice backdrop for the material that follows which, though in interview form, is almost entirely Shadow's words. He talks about growing up, recounts each step of the journey, sets Endtroducing... in its historical context and gives insights into how it came together. He recalls everything with incredible detail and offers plenty of nuggets which answer some of the "how"s and "why"s. This is a real behind-the-curtain look at one of the most important and inimitable albums ever made, told through the words of the creator himself. Thoroughly enjoyable read that will make you want to revisit every bit of early Shadow you can get hold of.
Must-read for any fans of the album, DJ Shadow, or hip-hop in general. The introduction is a nice backdrop for the material that follows which, though in interview form, is almost entirely Shadow's words. He talks about growing up, recounts each step of the journey, sets Endtroducing... in its historical context and gives insights into how it came together. He recalls everything with incredible detail and offers plenty of nuggets which answer some of the "how"s and "why"s. This is a real behind-the-curtain look at one of the most important and inimitable albums ever made, told through the words of the creator himself. Thoroughly enjoyable read that will make you want to revisit every bit of early Shadow you can get hold of.
Faust is a tragic play in two parts by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, usually known in English as Faust, Part …
The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald's third book, stands as the supreme achievement of his career. This exemplary novel of …
Animal Farm is an allegorical novella by George Orwell, first published in England on 17 August 1945. The book tells …
The international bestseller that has touched millions of readers around the world is now available in a deluxe illustrated edition, …
Scott Pilgrim is dating a high schooler, but when Ramona Flowers starts skating through his brain, everything changes. While Scott …
Originally published in 1932, this outstanding work of literature is more crucial and relevant today than ever before. Cloning, feel-good …
Going Solo is a book by Roald Dahl, first published by Jonathan Cape in London in 1986. It is a …
