A PROVINCIAL DEATH turns the end of days into darkly humourous poetry
Not your conventional disaster novel, A Provincial Death's mix of dark humour and mystery is a wonderful read which, at 154 pages long, can also be consumed in one sitting.
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TAKE SIX introduces key Spanish women writers to your reading list
Those looking to expand their literary journey around the world shouldn't disregard lesser-known female voices, as Take Six: Six Spanish Women Writers makes clear.
CATALOGUE OF A PRIVATE LIFE’s short stories create a rich tapestry of humanity
Each story in Catalogue of a Private Life by Libyan author Najwa Bin Shatwan navigates a topic that feels resonant with our understanding of worldwide worries.
Snobbery and the supernatural haunt Robert Irwin’s THE RUNES HAVE BEEN CAST
The Runes Have Been Cast is another strong offering from Robert Irwin in which the snobbery ends up being scarier than the supernatural.
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