Theory & Practice by Michelle de Kretser review shame, desire and the ghost of Virginia WoolfMichelle de Kretser's novel explores the complexities of storytelling, navigating personal history and writer's block through innovative narrative forms.
My Guilty Pleasure: Wasting Time with Lists | The WalrusLists encapsulate intentions and possibilities, often revealing deeper insights into our creative processes.
As a middle-aged man, I would've saved loads on therapy if I'd read Baby-Sitters Club books as a kid | Russell MarksA man's exploration of literature traditionally aimed at young girls reveals unexpected insights into friendship and modern family dynamics.
Pedro Almodovar, Master of Mystifying Films, Wrote a Book He Can't ClassifyPedro Almodovar sees himself primarily as a writer, with an extensive collection of unpublished works being revealed after decades of writing alongside filmmaking.
Garth Greenwell: A Classic Can Be Both 'Homophobic' and 'Lifesaving'James Baldwin's "Giovanni's Room" profoundly impacts queer readers by fostering rich literary conversations.
'Someone Like Us' is a fresh, idiosyncratic novel about immigrating to the U.S.The novel Someone Like Us explores the fantasy of a network of immigrant taxi cabs providing aid and the complexity of immigrant narratives.
All Before Me by Esther Rutter review the healing power of place and poetryThe book explores the concept of genius loci through memoir, literary history, and travelogue.The author's experience in Japan and mental health struggles are central to the narrative.