Lifestyle
When I started talking about books I started to notice just how much literature affects our lives. Stories do not stand on their own, free from the influence of life and free from changing our lives in turn. Stories are integral pieces of our lives, constantly changing and growing alongside us. Living is about life, living, and growing as influenced by the stories we hear.
So many of us feel imposter syndrome but have we ever actually investigated it? I’m here to tell you that embracing it is an act of protest.
by Andrew K. Hoe
Guest Andrew K. Hoe discusses Olaudah Equiano and how his story can inform out own and how BIPOC authors often have to portray themselves strategically, as did Equiano.
The Undead Truth of Us is one of the best zombie books you will read in a long time. Lewis packs a powerful new take on zombies that you can’t miss.
by Carol T. Luna
Author Carol T. Luna to Bookish Brews to chat with us a bit about her experience living at the intersection of multiple cultures and how that has informed her life.
by Helena Rho
Who is allowed to claim English literature as an influence for their writing? Who is allowed to relate to these stories? Is it anyone who speaks English? Come read Helena’s experience reading and working with English literature.
Reading has many benefits from improved health, reduced stress, longer lives, building empathy, and especially learning from others.
It’s easy to be convinced that progress is made in legislatures and congresses, but in reality progress is made through culture. It’s pushed through our art and our communities until it’s bursting at the seams and we force those legislatures and congresses to move. Real progress starts with our culture and therefore with our art. And therefore with our literature.
by Colleen van Niekerk
I’ve invited debut author Colleen van Niekerk onto Bookish Brews to chat with us about a major theme in A Conspiracy of Mothers, her brand new book! This incredibly thoughtful piece will keep you thinking about it for days.