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
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 Ultra-Processed
Normal People
For self-projection and rumination, could Normal People be any more ideal?
From radiologist to writer: an interview with Gita Ralleigh
Aditi and Shanaya speak to Imperial College lecturer Gita Ralleigh about her career switch, life as a writer, and of course, some of her favourite books.
The Collector by John Fowles
Fowles’ menacing Frederick character is a chilling progenitor of incel culture.
Apparently Indian mythology has feminists too
Empowering or overpowering? Aditi comments on Kaikeyi, a feminist retelling of one of the most important Indian epics, the Ramayana.
Books’ Guide to Reading More
Life is about to get busy. Don’t forget to read!
Han Kang: Capturing humanity in historical trauma
Doyeon reflects on Han Kang’s remarkable lessons of empathy and the universal power of her novels.