Here's a (very overdue) post about the books I read in the last month of 2019!
I wish I'd abandoned this book sooner as it was so frustrating. The story follows a woman at different stages of life. The plot was predictable, there was unnecessary repetition and fat phobia in every airplane scene (and there are loads of airplane scenes...) I felt zero connection to any of the unrealistic characters. Big nope.
This is a collection of stories inspired by seven concepts of love. Some were great, others more forgettable. Donal Ryan and Carys Bray both worth noting here.
This is a great, diverse anthology which I've bookmarked beyond recognition. Gorgeous. A perfect gift for those who love poetry, or those who are hesitant to delve into the poetry world. Ella guides us through each poem with little notes, and reminds us not to punish ourselves for not 'getting' them at first.
I enjoyed studying Lydia's work when I was at uni, and she sparked my initial love for micro fiction... but I couldn't get into this collection at all.
This celebrates libraries, with short stories and discussions from well known people about what libraries mean to them. An interesting read, but not a favourite. I've not read much of Ali Smith's work so I might try more this year.
I liked The Beautiful Indifference by Sarah, but I didn't enjoy this collection as much. The titular story is stunning, especially in audio form. It deals with the concept of time and parenthood. The rest however, weren't for me.
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This was an interesting portrayal of the friendship between two boys as they grow into men. It touches on grief, masculinity and sexuality. I wasn't sure what to expect from this, but it's genuinely heartbreaking and wonderful.
I wish I'd abandoned this book sooner as it was so frustrating. The story follows a woman at different stages of life. The plot was predictable, there was unnecessary repetition and fat phobia in every airplane scene (and there are loads of airplane scenes...) I felt zero connection to any of the unrealistic characters. Big nope.
This is a great debut which had me sobbing by the end. It definitely reminded me I want to read more Irish literature in 2020. In this, an elderly man raises five toasts to people in his life, sharing their stories and painting a picture of his past.
This is a collection of stories inspired by seven concepts of love. Some were great, others more forgettable. Donal Ryan and Carys Bray both worth noting here.
This is a great, diverse anthology which I've bookmarked beyond recognition. Gorgeous. A perfect gift for those who love poetry, or those who are hesitant to delve into the poetry world. Ella guides us through each poem with little notes, and reminds us not to punish ourselves for not 'getting' them at first.
I enjoyed studying Lydia's work when I was at uni, and she sparked my initial love for micro fiction... but I couldn't get into this collection at all.
This celebrates libraries, with short stories and discussions from well known people about what libraries mean to them. An interesting read, but not a favourite. I've not read much of Ali Smith's work so I might try more this year.
I liked The Beautiful Indifference by Sarah, but I didn't enjoy this collection as much. The titular story is stunning, especially in audio form. It deals with the concept of time and parenthood. The rest however, weren't for me.
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