Review: Blitz Spirit by Becky Brown
Blitz Spirit provides an interesting insight into life during World War II and much-needed correctives to national myths.
Review: Homecoming by Colin Grant
Homecoming contains a wide range of fascinating accounts from the Windrush generation that really made me think about the nature of memory and narrative.
What I read in September 2020
Another 17 books down and some real gems among them.
Review: Loud Black Girls by Yomi Adegoke & Elizabeth Uviebinené
Loud Black Girls is interesting and thought-provoking, and offers hope for the future.
Review: The First Woman by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi
The First Woman is a fascinating Ugandan coming-of-age tale that contains multitudes.
Blog tour: In Black and White, by Alexandra Wilson
In Black and White is a clearly-written exposé of our criminal justice system by a very human barrister.
Blog tour: The Philosopher Queens, edited by Rebecca Buxton & Lisa Whiting
The Philosopher Queens is an accessible introduction to the work and lives of several interesting women who should be better-known.
Blog tour: Anger is an Acid by Michael Clark
Anger is an Acid is an exciting and action-packed end to a nuanced series.
Review: Dear Reader by Cathy Rentzenbrink
Dear Reader made my heart sing with recognition and inspiration.
Review: The Ghost Tree by Christina Henry
The Ghost Tree is a gripping novel with some satisfyingly creepy elements - just try not to think about it too hard.