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Book Review: "She's Always Hungry" by Eliza Clark
I initially read Penance by Eliza Clark thinking it would be not really my thing, but it definitely was my thing. The depth of soul that was embodied by that book made me want to seek out other things she had written. This led me to Boy Parts and eventually, as I was waiting for it to come out: She's Always Hungry. I was surprised to learn that it was a short story anthology. But not only that, I accidentally discovered some more body horror and reader, I was happy again.
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: "The Sun Down Motel" by Simone St. James . Top Story - December 2024.
I miss reading some dark books and the reason I'm not doing it that much is mainly because I haven't been feeling there emotionally though I still miss them. I have decided to get back into them, just not obsessively because my emotional state can't take that many punches at the moment. As you know, I've been working my way through some novels such as this one, entitled The Sun Down Motel and another called Levitation for Beginners so it's fine like this for now (I've got some more on the way soon). But for now, until I have another nonfiction binge, I think this is what we're stuck with and I am sure we are both going to enjoy it...a lot.
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: “Fire” by John Boyne
I love reading John Boyne’s books and as of yet, I think I’ve either read most of them or all of them. John Boyne is a fantastic writer and I often enjoy his darker novels such as “Crippen” and “The House of Special Purpose”. He’s written countless brilliant books but I think that the quartet he is currently writing about attitudes towards abuse is so brilliant.
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Levitation for Beginners" by Suzannah Dunn
As you can tell, I am trying to get back into the literature that I love which is fiction. I have had a long nonfiction binge and I will probably still read those too, but I have to escape into fiction at the moment. Levitation for Beginners is overall, about a friendship between two girls that isn't really a friendship. As one of the girls starts to investigate the other, it creates a sense of unease and danger as affairs, identities and obsession begin to get in the way of everything. Strange as it may sound, it still has its moments of fun. A darkly comical book, let's take a look into what it is about in more detail. It is an odd book but it is still so good.
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Dirt Music" by Tim Winton
If you remember that I was obsessed with Cloudstreet for a while, then you will remember the name Tim Winton because he wrote it. I was quite surprised that I had read something like Cloudstreet so late in my life rather than picking it up earlier on yet, I was also glad that I discovered a new author I could get into. In this next novel entitled Dirt Music, we can see some similar themes such as: love, loss and migration (forced and otherwise). So, as we go into the novel Dirt Music, we see those themes, but we also see a whole new story - something just as good.
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
Dangling Man by Saul Bellow
"Dangling Man," the debut novel by Saul Bellow, was published in 1944. The book's publication was significant as it introduced readers to Bellow's introspective style and philosophical inquiries, setting the stage for his later, more celebrated works. "Dangling Man" was praised for its existential exploration and the depth of its protagonist's inner life.
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Stone Yard Devotional" by Charlotte Wood
I was trying to read as many of the Booker Prize nominees as I could and now that I've learnt that Orbital has won, I can honestly say...what the hell is going on? It was probably by far, the worst choice out of the whole shortlist and yet, here we are. I was very upset that James by Percival Everett didn't win because it is objectively a much better book. I have a feeling that there have been things further than literary prowess that made the win for Samantha Harvey's pointless novel. Even this book, entitled Stone Yard Devotional, deserved it more.
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
Why Do We Love Movies?
Why Do We Love Movies, Films, and Cinema? Movies have a magical way of bringing people together. Whether it's at the theater, curled up on the couch at home, or gathered around a laptop screen, there's something universally compelling about the experience of watching a film. But have you ever wondered why we, as humans, are so drawn to the flickering images on the screen? Why do movies hold such a special place in our hearts, and why do we keep coming back for more? It's not just about the story or the actors—there’s something deeper, something almost innate that keeps us glued to our screens.
By Rahul Rawat2 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Why Read?" by Will Self
I like to read books about reading but I'm not someone who usually likes to read Will Self because I find him self-indulgent. He's like David Foster Wallace if all David Foster Wallace did was wrote about himself. In the book 'Why Read?', Will Self discusses everything from shelving to Chernobyl and gives us an insight into his thoughts no matter how purposefully obtruse he is with them. Some of these points I can get on board with whilst others are slow, and then again others can also be beyond stupid. It's probably good that this book frustrated me because it has made me understand why I don't read books by Will Self.
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: “The Barn” by Wright Thompson
I heard about this book through my recent reading of nonfiction books and scrolling endlessly through nonfiction pages on publishing house websites. I think I have always been interested in the story of Emmett Till because there seems to be a lot of details that people remember differently, or details that have simply been left out - but almost 70 years' on, the story is more relevant than ever. This is not just because of the terrors of racism, but because of the fact we often forget that this was a child. Wright Thompson does a brilliant job of piecing together a story that is much bigger than a horrific night in 1955 - it was in fact, the cradle of American Racism.
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
The Social Variables Contributing to India's Concert Craze: The Rise of Concert Tourism in India
Passion for live music in India have never been higher as the excitement continues to roll. When Coldplay said their three shows in Mumbai were only going to happen, a ticket vanished in minutes to leave fans racing to their position. Those who were unable to get tickets found themselves facing third-party resellers who had bought up the tickets, only to sell them at outrageous prices. Even though BookMyShow officially announced that the events were sold out, a surprising number of tickets suddenly appeared on these unofficial sites, sometimes costing 5 to 10 times their original price.
By Hridya Sharma2 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: "The Fate of Mary Rose" by Caroline Blackwood
I had never heard of this book before Virago Books made it the centre of one of their tweets when the book was released - or should I say, rediscovered...I could not wait to read this number as the tagline they used was a persuasive connection to the fans of Shirley Jackson. And if there is any modern psychological writer I am a fan of, it's Shirley Jackson. I have recently been teaching The Lottery to children who really do not appreciate the depth and irony of the ending but be that as it may, I was even more excited to get back to a recent re-read of Hangsaman. So, I was even more shocked when this book by Caroline Blackwood was put out there because it is so greatly in that style that I could've sword it was a Shirley Jackson all the same! Let's take a look into the book...
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
