In the aftermath of 1960s America, Joan Didion sought out to process its social movements, phenomena, and atrocities in this essay collection. There is a constant care to respectfully cover stories regarding the Manson murders, the aftermath of the Second World War that still rippled through America, and the devastation...
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Contrary to the title, I usually think of myself as someone who does not easily complain when it comes to books. That was until my growing irritability stemming from the endlessness of TikToks, Instagram reels, and social media posts of books having been annotated and tabbed into oblivion. Listen, I...
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Only Murders in the Building strikes again with a dazzling cast for its third season, and after a tense finale, there’s much to be addressed. Firstly, I recommend watching this latest season before reading any further; and if you are still yet to watch the show at all, I would...
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Gemma Short looks back at what ignited her profound love for reading.
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Gemma Short examines the compelling, candid and charismatic works of Dolly Alderton.
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Gemma Short reviews 'The Cat Who Saved Books' and its comforting blend of grief and fantasy.
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