Small Things Like These, by Claire Keegan, is a short fiction book about a coal merchant’s difficult few weeks leading up to Christmas.
Posts published in “Book of the Week”
Book of the Week is an Opinion culture column created by Keenan Yates ‘23 used to give weekly book recommendations in the form of short blurbs and reviews.
I recently picked up Masters of Death by Olivie Blake as some light reading over Thanksgiving break. I’d been meaning to read something just for my own enjoyment recently, and I wanted something that was at least a little unfamiliar to me.
Slaughterhouse-Five, by Kurt Vonnegut, is one of the most interesting and unique novels to come out in the 20th century.
The past few weeks have been challenging for many. I have had entire classes devoted to discussing the election and even had a class completely canceled due to the need to “process” the results.
Crying in H Mart, by Michelle Zauner, is a memoir detailing her life before and after her mother’s passing. The memoir delves into topics like culture, identity, grief, and complex family relationships.
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman is a book that I read in high school, and the memory of it still follows me around to this day.
When thinking about what book to pick up right before Halloween, there is nothing better than going back to a classic.
Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki is a rare treat to read in a class at Stevens. I was delighted to read it in Queer Fiction this semester, taught by Assistant Professor Smaran Dayal.
I’m Thinking of Ending Things, by Iain Reid, is a strange book. Keeping in the spirit of Halloween and the spooky vibes of the month, this quick read will keep you engaged and entertained.
Nobody Knows My Name is an essay collection by James Baldwin that is phenomenal, and anyone even slightly interested should read it.