Finding Humor in the Underbelly: A Review of The Satsuma Complex by Bob Mortimer Sometimes, a book finds you at just the right moment, and for me, The Satsuma Complex by Bob Mortimer was that serendipitous find. As I bemoaned the dwindling presence of humorous British fiction in my life, a friend handed me this …
A Reflection on Mothers and Other Fictional Characters: A Memoir in Essays by Nicole Graev Lipson When I first stumbled upon Mothers and Other Fictional Characters: A Memoir in Essays by Nicole Graev Lipson, I was immediately drawn to the title. The notion of motherhood being intertwined with fiction—where characters often reflect real-life emotions—struck a …
H is for Hawk: A Journey Through Grief and Wildness When I first picked up H is for Hawk by Helen MacDonald, I was drawn in by the promise of a unique exploration—both of the natural world and of the depths of human emotion. You see, I’ve always felt a connection to nature, but MacDonald’s …