Tara Isabella Burton, Social Creature
One could argue that admiration and jealousy between friends have existed since the beginning of time, but the burst of social media has exacerbated...
The Naked Woman, Armonía Somers
Title: The Naked WomanAuthor: Armonía Somers Published: 2018, Feminist Press (translated by Kit Maude)Armonia Somer’s novel was a bit of a shock when it was...
The Luminaries
Title: The Luminaries
Author: Eleanor Catton
Published: 2013
The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton is a massive book: massive in size, scope and depth. Set in 19th century...
Lisa Halliday, Asymmetry
A lot has been written about this book. Its title is Asymmetry, and this applies to its structure, content and meaning. The first part...
Tommy Orange, There There
Title: There There
Author: Tommy Orange
Published: Alfred A. Knopf, 2018This is Tommy Orange's debut novel and what a debut it is. What we have here is a...