A Personal Reflection on "The Very Heart of It: New York Diaries, 1983-1994" When I stumbled across The Very Heart of It: New York Diaries, 1983-1994 by Thomas Mallon, I found myself both eager and apprehensive. Mallon has become one of my go-to authors for his meticulous research and ability to weave narratives around historical

Reflections on How to End a Story: Collected Diaries, 1978-1998 by Helen Garner When I first picked up How to End a Story: Collected Diaries, 1978-1998, I found myself drawn in by the whispers of Helen Garner’s introspective world. Garner, celebrated as one of Australia’s most significant literary voices, captivates readers with her profound observations