March 27, 2023 7:59AM Normal People is anything but a clichéd romance novel “Normal People” shows two Irish teenagers integrating into the wider world, and facing varying challenges when adapting
March 20, 2023 7:59AM Persepolis, an alternate view of Iranian history and culture “Persepolis” provides an alternative view on Iranian history and culture for westerners whose perceptions of Iran are often tainted
March 13, 2023 7:59AM Why more equal societies are always happier “The Broken Ladder“ offers a timely examination of the widespread societal effects of inequality
March 06, 2023 7:39AM Children of Blood and Bone ‘a very timely and engaging read’ “Children of Blood and Bone“ draws inspiration from a Nigerian ethnic group, Western fantasy and the Black Lives Matter movement
February 27, 2023 7:58AM Kafka on the Shore explores destiny versus free will If you’re looking for a book that will challenge your sense of reality, “Kafka on the Shore” is a good place to start
February 20, 2023 7:59AM ‘Frankenstein’, a story about science left unchecked “Frankenstein” details the unexpected consequences of letting new science enter the world unchecked.
February 13, 2023 7:59AM Dreams of an equal, free and happy society Marli Spriggs says that Animal Farm, George Orwell’s 1945 allegorical and satirical novella, is both unpredictable and engaging
February 06, 2023 7:59AM A true story and a great book Marli Spriggs recommends “Woman at Point Zero“ for anyone interested in feminism or simply looking for their next great book
January 30, 2023 7:59AM An inspiring story of overcoming hardship Teenager Marli Spriggs launches her weekly book review column for young readers by recalling the Lost Boys of Sudan
