Last year I set a goal to read 50 books. This took me on a page-turning journey that had me laughing and crying (often in some embarrassingly public places). Here’s a review of my top 10 from the year.
Arts, Review, Books
Pop Star to Poet: Pop Sensation MARINA Publishes Her First Book ‘Eat the World: A Collection of Poems’
Her new work, different from the albums she’s released before, has received reactions ranging from admiration for her introspective themes to some mixed reviews on its overall impact.
Arts, Books, Column
Ktoridi: ‘Intermezzo’ Introduces an Unexpected and Non-Linear Grieving Process
Intermezzo, the novel, is Sally Rooney’s dazzling new work that dissects a brotherly relationship dealing with the loss of their father, love, and the nuanced difficulties that life throws at them.
Books, Arts
Shakespearean Tragedy Meets the Thriller Genre in ‘Foul Lady Fortune’ 
Chloe Gong’s ‘Foul Lady Fortune’ explores identity and history in her novel surrounding crime in 1940s Shanghai.
Arts, Books
Mandel Blends Science Fiction With Relationship Complexities in ‘Sea of Tranquility’
Emily St. John Mandel’s ‘Sea of Tranquility’ combines science fiction elements with the mundanity of life, making for a compelling story.
Arts, Review, Books
Kate Folk Reveals Absurdity of Modern World in Innovative Debut Collection of Stories
Kate Folk’s ‘Out There: Stories’ injects fanatical twists into plotlines in her debut short story compilation.
Arts, Review, Books
Generations of Struggle and Triumph Animate Allende’s ‘Violeta’
Isabel Allende’s book ‘Violeta’ tells a tragic tale, with hopeful undertones, that spans the 100-year life of Violeta.
