I can't write books so I review them instead
I’ve been trying to read more short stories and this was one that I had heard about through a sci-fi recommendation newsletter. It seemed interesting enough and so, I thought I would check it out. I’m so glad I did because it was well worth it! Synopsis (Goodreads): Egypt, 1912. In an alternate Cairo infused with…
I received this short story in my first PageHabit subscription box and I was super excited to read it. As you may know, I don’t read a lot of short stories. But I’m trying to change that where possible, and this seemed like the perfect opportunity! Synopsis (back of the book): Emil was a shepherd who…
I feel like everyone has at some point seen Lee Child’s name – most commonly associated with a new Jack Reacher novel. I’ve always wanted to read something by him but I’ve never really taken the leap. I think the main reason is because I don’t know where to start. For instance, there are a…
Mona Awad is a Canadian author who has just written her debut novel 13 Ways of Looking at a Fat Girl. As the title suggests, it deals with a character named Lizzie who struggles with her weight, and the way in which she interacts with those around her. Through the Season of Stories program, I…
I have been long overdue in writing about these short stories that I have been receiving. I’ve just been so busy catching up on all of the other books I’ve had to read, while keeping on top of my research in the lab, that I just pushed these aside. Nevertheless, I’ve continued to read more…