Helen Oyeyemi: ‘Prague doesn’t want to be put into anyone’s story’ Introduction In the literary world, Helen Oyeyemi stands out as a writer who consistently captivates readers with her unique and imaginative storytelling. Born in Nigeria and raised in London, Oyeyemi’s literary prowess has earned her critical acclaim and prestigious […]
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Édouard Louis: The Class Defector On a frigid January evening, Édouard Louis, the acclaimed French writer, sat at a discreet table in Le Select, a renowned literary café in Paris. The café, a monument to French literature, has seen countless writers, publishers, and politicians grace its tables, and for Louis, […]
Writing in Pursuit of Meaning: Kaveh Akbar’s Journey from Poetry to Fiction Introduction: As humans, we find ourselves adrift in an ocean of uncertainties, constantly confronted with new questions as we seek answers to the old. Among these, existential inquiries like the meaning of life have captivated our minds since […]
Jonathan Escoffery: A Rising Star in Contemporary Literature From Shortlisted to Storyteller of Our Time In the realm of contemporary literature, a name that has recently emerged as a beacon of brilliance is Jonathan Escoffery. This 43-year-old author, who hails from Texas and currently resides in Oakland, California, has captivated […]
The Inventors: Daryl Li Grapples with Memory, Writing, and the Ghosts of the Past A Captivating Exploration of Human Memory and the Limits of Remembrance In his highly anticipated debut, The Inventors, Daryl Li embarks on a daring and introspective journey through the labyrinthine corridors of memory, remembrance, and the […]
Skater Boy: Challenging Labels Through a New Perspective From Song Lyrics to Novel: The Genesis of Skater Boy Growing up in the ’90s and early 2000s, Anthony Nerada, a Langley resident, found solace in music, singing along to popular radio hits with his family. However, unbeknownst to them, Nerada was […]
2024 New Review: The Best New British and Irish Debuts 2024 New Review: The Best New British and Irish Debuts Elizabeth O’Connor: Whale Fall (Picador, 25 April) In the isolated island community of Bardsey, off the coast of Wales, Elizabeth O’Connor’s exquisite debut novel, Whale Fall, unfolds on the eve […]
Dolly Alderton: “I’ve Stopped Being Robust Enough to Write About My Personal Life” The Personal is No Longer Political for Dolly Alderton In a world where oversharing has become commonplace, Dolly Alderton, the author of the bestselling memoir Everything I Know About Love, has made a conscious decision to step […]
Navigating the Labyrinth of Motherhood: A Literary Exploration of Early Motherhood in Contemporary Novels Unveiling the Enigma of Motherhood Motherhood, an enigmatic and transformative experience, often leaves individuals grappling with inexpressible emotions and a sense of alienation. Despite the wealth of literature exploring this profound journey, many mothers continue to […]