by Damla & Sophie We have a lot of bookish news to share with you with this month, so let's get right into it: - Awards! The Booker shortlist is here! This year’s selection is a mix of previous winners and first-time nominees, with works that delve into the human condition and [...]
The Best Dog In The World: Essays On Love by Alice Hoffman With contributions from fourteen celebrated authors, The Best Dog in the World captures the full range of the canine-human connection, from the joy of welcoming a new puppy to the heartache of saying goodbye to a beloved friend. [...]
by Damla Take a look at the best of what our booksellers at the ABC have been reading, watching, and listening to this month. No gatekeeping here! Iris Reading: I finished Moss'd in Space by Rebecca Thorne, which was very cute and enjoyable, and just picked up [...]
Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut Billy Pilgrim is the son of an American barber. He serves as a chaplain's assistant in World War II, is captured by the Germans, and he survives the largest massacre in European history the fire bombing of Dresden. After the war Billy makes a great deal [...]
The House of the Mosque by Kader Abdolah Welcome to the house of the mosque . . . Iran, 1950. Spring has arrived, and as the women prepare the festivities, Sadiq waits for a suitor to knock on the door. Her uncle Nosrat returns from Tehran with a glamorous woman, [...]
by Damla Happy September! It’s back to school – or work – season, which means it’s the perfect time to wrap up any lingering summer vibes and get into the cozy fall feeling. This month, we celebrate banned books, as well as some fresh new releases that have been long anticipated. [...]
by Damla & Sophie What a sunny summery summer it's been so far! We hope you are all enjoying either some time off, or else the relaxed atmosphere that comes with most everyone being on vacation can bring. Still, the start of school is looming, so for all you students and teachers, enjoy [...]
The Odyssey by Homer After ten years of war, Odysseus turns his back on Troy and sets sail for home. But his voyage takes another ten years and he must face many dangers. Polyphemus the greedy one-eyed giant, Scylla the six-headed sea monster and even the wrath of the gods [...]
The Iliad by Homer One of the epics in Western literature, The Iliad recounts the story of the Trojan wars. In his introduction, the author observes that although the violence of the Iliad is grim and relentless, it co-exists with both images of civilized life and a poignant yearning for [...]
Stoner by John Williams William Stoner is born at the end of the nineteenth century into a dirt-poor Missouri farming family. As years pass, Stoner encounters a succession of disappointments: his marriage estranges him from his parents; his career is stymied; his wife and daughter turn coldly away from him; [...]
