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Book Review: "The Boleyn Traitor" by Philippa Gregory
Okay so if you didn't know this already, Philippa Gregory is one of my favourite writers in the whole world. When I was a teenager, I was absolutely obsessed with her books and every time I new one comes out, I have already got in on preorder. I've read all of her books to date and this one is no different. Thrilling with intrigue and conversations about kingship and power, Philippa Gregory launches us back into the spotlight, analysing the dynamics of women in a space that uses them as political pawns. Narrated by Anne Boleyn's sister-in-law, this book is no different and definitely no lesser than her past novels. Let's take a look at what it is about and how brilliant this book actually is.
By Annie Kapur6 months ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Milkman" by Anna Burns
Used books are all the rage, especially when they have other people's notes in them. I have to admit though that they could smell better - this one perhaps didn't smell great and it got weird when I was reading it. A few years' ago, this book was pretty much in my face from the whole Man Booker Prize stuff, but along the way I lost it. I think it was because the book simply didn't interest me, but looking back I believe that I was pretty against the wave of what was being nominated for the awards. Needless the say, the book is pretty good but it doesn't really leave you with a change. It has no real impact on the reader though it is interesting. I believe that this may be because of how it is written.
By Annie Kapur6 months ago in Geeks
(Almost) Every Piece of Symbolism to Look Out For in the Upcoming Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc Movie
Spoiler alert for the upcoming movie and the Chainsaw Man manga! — Guys, it’s almost time. Grab your Pochita popcorn buckets and rejoice: the Reze arc of Chainsaw Man is out in theaters in less than a week.
By angela hepworth6 months ago in Geeks
Book Review: "By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept" by Elizabeth Smart
I randomly picked up this book from a used bookshop online for like £2 and at the time, I had heard of it but vaguely. I didn't realise though just how important By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept was until I actually started reading it. Let's just say you can really see the influence it had over The Smiths - so I guess that was a surprise. This book is wonderfully written - the poetic nature of the author's emotions seems to capture what it feels like to be falling continuously down a deep, dark hole of madness. Some of the passages are worth a second read and some of them are so brilliant, you can't seem to move past them.
By Annie Kapur6 months ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Southern Mail/Night Flight" by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
You've probably read my review of Flight to Arras by Saint-Exupéry and if you haven't then I suggest you check it out. I'm making it my business to read his other books and not just The Little Prince, no matter how legendary The Little Prince may be. There's something incredibly moving about his words, the way he writes is constantly embued with atmosphere and philosophy. When I read Flight to Arras there was that extract about the clocks which I have to say, once I finished the book, I went back and reread. His books are all so well written, so why limit yourself to just one? Let's take a look at his book Southern Mail/Night Flight which was just as fantastic...
By Annie Kapur6 months ago in Geeks
Book Review: "My Oedipus Complex and Other Stories" by Frank O'Connor . Top Story - October 2025.
I'm going to admit it: I've never read any Frank O'Connor before and I'm not really sure what to think of him. I was kind of avoiding it because of the title - not sure I wanted to read more of this stuff after having recently encountered The Holy Sinner by Thomas Mann. Anyways, at least this book was remotely funny which is more than could be said for the Thomas Mann text I read. I wasn't really looking for a short story anthology and to be honest, I'm biding my time until Tim Curry's autobiography comes out. I'm writing this on the 9th of October 2025 and so, there's not long to wait now. Oh fine, back to Frank O'Connor.
By Annie Kapur6 months ago in Geeks
The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan
Published in 1915, The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan is a great work in the adventure and spy thriller genres. Buchan, a Scottish novelist, historian, and politician, wrote the novel as a form of escapism while recovering from illness. The book was serialised in Blackwood’s Magazine before being published in book form, achieving immediate popularity during the early years of the First World War.
By Annie Kapur6 months ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Selected Poems: 1947-1995" by Allen Ginsberg
Allen Ginsberg was one of those poets that really divided people. There are those out there who thought he was a genius and others who thought he was a nutcase. Me, I'm in the middle. I appreciate some of his poems but others, I feel like there is definitely room for improvement. I read the hardback to The Best Minds of My Generation when I was in university and Howl I read whilst I was in school, so some of this rememberance is coming from a pretty long time ago. I have to say that I appreciate Kaddish more than Howl and yet, Wait 'Till I'm Dead is my favourite alongside Television was a Baby. Now it's time to revisit the selected poetry of one of the most divisive poets of the 20th century...
By Annie Kapur6 months ago in Geeks
Is YouTube Down?
It’s a modern-day moment of panic for millions: you settle in to watch a video, only to be met with a spinning buffer wheel or an enigmatic playback error. The immediate question pops into your head and into search bars worldwide: "Is YouTube down?" When the platform hosting over 2 billion users goes offline, even briefly, it creates a digital earthquake.
By KAMRAN AHMAD6 months ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Amadeus" by Peter Shaffer
You're probably wondering why I'm doing so many rereads and perhaps it's because I'm feeling a bit nostalgic, but perhaps it is also because I'm yearning for great literature that I have enjoyed in the past. In the ways of repairing my mental health from the years 2024/2025 which was horrific for me (I mean it was quite possibly the worst year of my life), I have decided to reread some classics I have enjoyed. I'm not going to go for the usual classics I've enjoyed in the past, but I'm instead going towards things that when I first read them, moved me in a way I didn't think was possible from a book that didn't appear in my top 20. If you've read my review of Night by Elie Wiesel then you'll understand. Amadeus is my next one...
By Annie Kapur6 months ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Wake Up" by Jack Kerouac
Jack Kerouac was definitely a prolific writer and there was so much released after his death that was never actually intended to be released ever. When I first read The Sea is My Brother, I couldn't help but think about whether Kerouac would have ever released this thing had he lived a little longer. I came to the conclusion that he would've probably done a Bob Dylan-esque 'Bootleg' situation and released them as writings from the past himself. When it comes to Wake Up though, I feel like it reads a bit like something Kerouac was working on but never really saw a future in. It's a bit overly simple and not quite exactly what I was hoping for out of him.
By Annie Kapur6 months ago in Geeks
