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"Dressing a book is an art, there's no doubt." How do you clothe a book? In this deeply personal reflection, Pulitzer Prize–winning author Jhumpa Lahiri explores the art of the book jacket from the perspectives of both reader and writer. Probing the complex relationships between text and image, author and designer, and art and commerce, … Continue reading Book Review: The Clothing of Books by Jhumpa Lahiri
Pukiusap is a funny, informative and brave comic book by Swedish artist Liv Strömquist translated into Filipino by Beverly W. Siy. Originally published as Kunskapens frukt, Strömquist’s book is definitely a must-read with its fun and upbeat artwork serving as the perfect medium to discuss the rather controversial topic of the evolution of female sexuality … Continue reading Book Review: Pukiusap by Liv Strömquist / Beverly W. Siy
"I am a child in a body that grew up too soon, found adulthood and real life a scam, and now is trying to lose enough weight to lift off the ground, fly away." Anna Roux was a professional dancer who followed the man of her dreams from Paris to Missouri. There, alone with her … Continue reading Book Review: The Girls at 17 Swann Street by Yara Zgheib (ARC)
"When a shapeshifter has the Sickness, it means that one of two things is about to happen. On one hand, it could mean you're about to develop some sort of special power. Something big. Something rare. "[Or] you lose the ability to change shapes. Forever." Hannah Sterling can change into a bird. Or at least, … Continue reading Book Review: Murmur by Emily Israd
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