Bookshelf
“Books are a uniquely portable magic.”
– Stephen King
Pride of Baghdad is a standalone graphic novel by my favourite comic writer, Brian K. Vaughan. Based on a true story, it follows the escape of four lions from Baghdad Zoo when their enclosure is bombed. The animals soon realise that freedom comes at a steep price. The four lions…
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Littered with historical and biblical references, as well as a whole lot of humour and sass, this YA fantasy is like nothing I have … View Post
It isn’t often I say this, but I think everyone should read this book. It is exactly the piece of feminist literature I … View Post
The prestigious Morning Glory Academy recruits six new students, each seemingly different in terms of personality and background, each with secrets to keep. But … View Post
I’ve been reading Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay, and one of her essays gave me pause for thought. (Actually, many of her essays … View Post
At the end of last year my friend introduced me to Body Positivity. It is a movement set on ditching current body ideals, aiming … View Post
If you read my post about my Christmas book haul, you’ll already know that I was gifted the behemoth of a hardback that … View Post
