Category: Book Review
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Interview with Richard Collis, Author of The Pool
Richard Collis is an English teacher and author based in Portishead, where he lives with his wife and two sons. He has been teaching for over 18 years and holds a degree in English, Film, and Drama from Reading University. His debut novel, The Pool (2022), is a fantasy thriller inspired by the natural beauty…
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Book Review: The Perfection of Fish by J.S. Morrison
When facts are left aside, truth becomes subjective. Humanity does not live in a common reality, but every person experiences reality through their lens of understanding. A boon in one’s life can be a bane in another’s. There is a struggle not just to survive but to thrive, to impact the world. Modern technology stands…
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Why Are People Not Reading Books Anymore?
Exploring the Decline in Book Reading in the Digital Age Reading habits have changed since knowledge has become more and more accessible. The increase of digital technology in our lives is one of the major reasons as to why people nowadays don’t read. Fewer people pick up a book to read day by day in…
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Book Review: Some Truths Lie Beneath by Rebecca Colt Aslan
Revisiting the past demands courage; when done with sensibility, the life experiences can provide a better understanding of ourselves. The book denotes that accepting unpleasant times is an act of healing, and we have the power to decide the course of our lives. ‘Some Truths Lie Beneath’ is a bundle of twists and turns life…
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Book Review: Yes, Again: (Mis)adventures of a Wishful Thinker
A resilient and joyful life story of love, grief, and hope, this memoir is a remarkable piece of writing. Sallie’s adventurous search for a companion is a bumpy ride. The potential matches, failed dates, and everything else are an attempt at finding a near-perfect man. As the pages turn, the words bring humor, shock, buzz,…
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Book Review- ‘Requiem for the Rooster’ by Mark Howen
What does it take to speak truth to power in a corrupt society? What role does our family play in shaping us as citizens? How important is it to self-introspect and examine our life choices for the collective good? Mark Howen’s Requiem for the Rooster is a suspenseful thriller that dwells deeply into these serious…
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BOOK REVIEW: BENEATH THE MAIZE
Are you someone who enjoys thrillers and mysteries? Books where there is a chain of disappearances, all with a pattern usually connected to a serial killer on the run. Or movies and documentaries where a specific spot witnesses vanishings, and they tie it to the presence of aliens. If these plots intrigue you, Stephen Goldhahn’s…