Michelle Tea (And Other Stories)

A witty and insightful fictionalised autobiography, Black Wave is a compelling read. The narrative follows Michelle as she becomes disillusioned with her hedonistic lifestyle in San Francisco and moves to Los Angeles. The book then takes on more fictionalised events as the end of the world is announced. Frighteningly though, with the current state of affairs, one cannot help but feel there is the potential for some of her imaginings to come to fruition. Tea cleverly uses black humour and keen observations to work through conventional themes in a refreshing way: a fling with Matt Dillon and dreams in which you can find your ideal partner feature. A great read, particularly for anyone that has struggled to write or wondered whether there is such a thing as true love.

Price: £10. Info: www.andotherstories.org