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 [...]
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 [...]
by Damla & Sophie Summer is here! Relaxation is in the air everywhere, and schools are beginning to take their long summer breaks. Which reminds us, 2026 high school graduates can receive a gift voucher if they show (a picture of) their diploma! - Awards! Last month was Pride month (in case you [...]
by Damla & Sophie - Happy Pride month! In honor of this month’s celebrations, here is Bookriot’s roundup of their favorite queer graphic novels and comics of the century to get your monthly TBR going. The list contains one of Sophie and Lília’s (Monstress) and one of Damla’s (The Tea Dragon Society) favorites [...]
by Damla Yes, the air might be dominated by allergy-triggering pollen, and the wind might be blowing still on the chillier side, but we can rejoice for the colder, darker months are already behind us! Nature is bustling, and so is the bookish news this month. - Awards! The prestigious [...]
by Damla In case you missed it, the publishing world has been shaken up recently by the allegations that a much hyped new horror book was largely AI-generated or assisted. The book in question, Shy Girl by Mia Ballard, was flagged by many readers after its release in the UK with suspicions [...]
by Damla & Sophie Ah, April! To quote the Bard: "April has put a spirit of youth in everything." Is the political world still mad? Yes, despairingly so. But also, there is fresh greenery everywhere, the birds are busy building their nests (Sophie has already spotted goslings, and not just on [...]
by Damla & Sophie Spring is springing! The world may be going crazy, but the sun is reminding us that she is still here, ready to warm our fortunate faces in this peaceful country after a long and dreary winter. - First off, happy Women's History Month! And where would the literary [...]
by Damla & Sophie Congratulations everyone! We made it through January, which, as Damla likes to say, is three months dressed up in a trench coat. And while the wind is cold, daylight is returning and the signs of spring are everywhere if you take a closer look at the ground [...]
