A Brief Examination of Age as a theme in Like A Mule Bringing Ice Cream to the Sun
What is your approach to ageing? Are you desperately keeping the grey hairs and aches at bay or are you anticipating the embrace of a slower paced life, possibly in retirement, or faster paced life completing the bucket list. This brief look at ageing in Like a Mule Bringing Ice Cream to the Sun nudges at these questions.
Book Review of Sheila Murray's Finding Edward by Mason Haigh
If the immigrant experience and that of minorities is a reflection of society’s values then what does it say about us when their stories never quite make it into the history books or have been hidden?
Midnight Robber by Nalo Hopkinson Review by Aisha Oni
This review of Nalo Hopkinson’s Midnight Robber examines some of the key ways in which this novel has stolen our hearts and remains relevant in its weavings more than 20 years after publication.
A Duke, The Lady, and a Baby by Vanessa Riley - Critical Book Review
Masterfully narrated by the acclaimed, award-winning actress Bahni Turpin, A Duke, The Lady, and a Baby by Vanessa Riley, is an engrossing, evocative, and highly original historical romance that is especially moving as an audiobook.
Off Track by Tamkia Gibson - Critical Book Review
Often, it is those pillars that should keep us on track that steer us off course - love, family, community. This week, we read Gabrielle's take on Tamika Gibson's ‘Off Track’ - an exploration of the lives of two young Caribbean track stars - on and off the track.
Witches Steeped in Gold by Ciannon Smart - Critical Book Review
Unlike King Midas, Witches Steeped in Gold lacked that golden touch with a "Jamaican-inspired" note that was anything but inspirational. This critical review spotlights the hollow insides of this story yet cautiously hopes that Book Two will ring truer to the goal.
My Fishy Stepmom by Shakirah Bourne - Critical Book Review
Book Review of My Fishy Stepmom: A Caribbean tale showcasing Rebel Girl, Josephine, and Rebel Women, Miss Mo, Mariss, Gyals galore and more within its pages.
Mrs Death Misses Death by Salena Godden - Book Review
Mrs Death Misses Death is a magnificently macabre telling of one person’s relationship with Death. The book focuses on the theme of (you guessed it) death and the grief and trauma that comes with losing loved ones and how this can affect mental health in the long term.
Sweethand by N.G. Peltier - Book Review
I gave it 3.5 stars but I really also kinda want it to be a 4-star book? Just wasn't quite there for me yet despite the somewhat gushy review. All in all, it was a solid debut and I cannot wait to see what N.G. Peltier does next.
