By Emma Storr I enjoyed the variety of these seven stories written mainly in the first person. In the preface to the book the author explains that... Continue reading
Image: Public domain By Tom Sykes To Jardine, Matheson and Company, Sudder Street, Calcutta, British India April 7th 1877 We write to express our profound unease that large... Continue reading
Paul Laughlin reviews Jessamine O’Connor's novel 'Somewhere' that explores homelessness and drug addiction in Dublin and their effects on people's relationships. Continue reading
By Dennis Broe As Donald Trump threatens illegal moves that would further increase what is already a global catastrophe, and with Europe now openly discussing fuel rationing... Continue reading
By Jenny Farrell Yet another Frankenstein film has made its way to the screen. Despite critical acclaim and projected awards, it has little in common with Mary... Continue reading
Edouard Louis in 2017. Image: Wikimedia By Stefan Szczelkun In Edouard Louis’ account, oppression leaves ‘wounds’. It’s a visceral word. A bloody word, suggesting broken skin and serious... Continue reading
Jack London, standing: Public Domain portrait photograph By Jenny Farrell Jack London’s journey as a socialist and a writer is a story of dramatic ascent and tragic... Continue reading
Image by the author ‘The Last Olive Tree’ is an allegorical short story by Dr. Abdulghani Al-Shuaibi that captures the endurance of the human spirit in Gaza... Continue reading