Girl, Woman, Other – Book Review

Girl, Woman, Other – Book Review

By: Bernardine Evaristo “I’m not a victim, don’t ever treat me like a victim, my mother didn’t raise me to be a victim.” Girl, Woman, Other is a compilation of 12 stories about 12 women who have lived or live in England.  These are not 12 independent short stories; each chapter relates to the other, [...]

Women’s Prize for Fiction 2020 Finalists

Women’s Prize for Fiction 2020 Finalists

The Women's Prize for Fiction is administered by The Women's Prize Trust, a UK-based charity that supports women writers worldwide. The Women's Prize for Fiction is one of the most notable literary awards in the world.  This organization also helps women gain access to many books by offering free resources online and in stores.   I [...]

Matchmaking for Beginners – Book Review

Matchmaking for Beginners – Book Review

By: Maddie Dawson Matchmaking for Beginners by Maddie Dawson is a fun spin on the traditional romance novel. It includes magic, witchery and elements of serendipity. Dawson creates interesting characters that provide enjoyable additions to the story's main plot.  One of the main characters, Aunt Blix, feels she has a special gift that helps her [...]

Float Plan- Book Review

Float Plan- Book Review

By: Trish Doller Float Plan by Trish Doller was a deeper story than I originally anticipated.  The main character, Anna, loses her fiancé, Ben, to suicide.  It was shocking to read and heartbreaking for both Anna and Ben.  Due to this topic's seriousness, Doller includes a warning at the beginning of her book letting her [...]