Alejandro Zambra gives us a very free, eclectic perspective on what it is to be a new father and also the relationship he has with his own father. Childish Literature documents how these relationships are shaping him Continue reading Childish Literature by Alejandro Zambra Book Review
Men Don’t Cry by Faïza Guène wittily charts Mourad Chennoun’s coming of age. He’s a young twenty-something navigating the complexities of being born to traditional Algerian immigrants in modern France. They live in Nice, where his father dedicates time to fixing “junk” in the backyard while his mum dramatically laments the loss of traditions since moving away from her home village. Continue reading Men Don’t Cry by Faïza Guène Translated by Sarah Ardizzone – Book Review
Sharing some books by Black British writers in my stacks going into the new year Continue reading 7 Books by Black British Writers on my reading list in January
The Hundred Wells Of Salaga by Ayesha Harruna Attah has reminded me that I don’t know enough about Ghanaian history! A reason historical fiction is a favourite genre of mine is that it always makes me want to research. Impossible to read a good one without wanting to find out more on some details. Read ‘em with a side of Google Continue reading The Hundred Wells Of Salaga by Ayesha Harruna Attah Book Review
Terraformed: Young Black Lives In The Inner City by Joy White was a book I first noted when considering new books by Black British writers to look out for over summer. This book in particular because while there are countless articles and books about gentrification, Joy White is focusing on a particular area in London. Continue reading Joy White’s Terraformed puts Newham in focus…The lessons are everywhere
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