Homesick For Another World
The first time I ever heard about Ottessa Moshfegh was in a bookshop, where a girl was insistently recommending My Year of Rest and Relaxation. By the look of the book, I instantly thought it was one of those shallow reads I wouldn’t enjoy. Little did I know at that time, Ottessa would become one of my favorite writers, whose work I would eagerly consume. In her book Homesick for ...Read More >>
Foster
It’s not an easy thing to capture so many emotions within the span of just 70 pages, but Claire Keegan achieves it masterfully in this beautiful novella. Some of the sentences stayed with me long after I closed the book. The story takes place in Ireland, follows a little girl sent by her family to spend the summer with the Kinsella couple—with whom she never met.. Read More >>
In reverence to Mount Shasta
7 December, 2024
It was October, and we were heading to Mount Shasta, nestled in the Cascade Range of Siskiyou County, Northern California. The day was sunny—neither too hot nor too cold—the kind of beautiful California weather that makes you feel at ease. Our journey, spanning about five hours, was filled with quiet anticipation. Our plan was to overland while enjoying the view of the majestic Mount Shasta.Having spent my entire life in cities, I had always considered myself a city person. I loved the vibrant shops with their stylish allure, the tastefully adorned restaurants, terraces full of life, and the convenience of having everything within walking distance or a short metro ride. Even the occasional traffic and the endless stream of... Read More >>
