The Moustache: a review
Review of The Moustache, by Books writer George Pastons
Hunchback by Saou Ichikawa
A stark reminder of our biases. This review contains spoilers.
Seasonal reading, seasonal depression
Annabelle reflects the influence of seasons on her past reading habits: a three part series
Scientists on Survival & "Civil Disobedience"
A reflection of my experience reading Scientists for Survival amid our political climate; a book not about climate change, but who we could be in the face of it.
Live Forever? by Professor John Tregoning – Review
Professor John Tregoning’s latest book explores longevity through the lens of living well.
‘Intermezzo’ is very Sally Rooney
The disappointment of Rooney’s latest novel comes with no surprise, neither does the desire to read it.
Sally Rooney takes on suit-and-tie men in ‘Intermezzo’
A departure from the Rooney we know; Intermezzo is not a bad book, but it isn't a good book either.
On annotating books
The sweet intimacy of reading someone else's thoughts
Where to start with Russian literature
Chekov makes a great starting point.
Best and worst reads of 2024
What's better than a yearly roundup? Not much. So, here is my 2024 Books Wrapped. Hopefully you find some agreement or inspiration. Best Books Ultra-Processed People, Chris Van Tulleken: Perfect for anyone curious about the intersection between science, health, and corporate power, Chris Van Tulleken's
Normal People
For self-projection and rumination, could Normal People be any more ideal?
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
The wrong kind of woman doesn't exist.