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My top ten reads of 2021
‘Tis the season for celebrating the best of the best here at The Charisian! In the span of ten spaces, I share the ten best books this year — number one is quite the wild boi!
‘Aristotle and Dante Dive Into the Waters of the World’ is pure catharsis
The sequel to one of the most beautiful coming-of-age stories of all time, yay or nay? (Hint: the title may or may not represent my feelings towards this book.) Come and see the book best paired with Friday nights, chocolate, some good music, and a steaming cup of tea.
Nathan Anderson’s ‘Deconstruction of a Symptom’ is a standout collection
Happy National Poetry Day from outside the UK! It’s not often I know the author of the piece I’m reviewing, but there’s a first time for everything! Even better, this is a collection you’ll want in your life — swing on by and learn why!
One final hurdle
Am I a day late? Yes! Will I probably spend the rest of my weekend daydreaming? Probably! Have I been doing THINGS these past three weeks that you definitely want to read about?
I mean, I mention stringers, a nostalgic love of mine. So, yes. Yes, I have.
Finger guns, and archaic words Grammarly can pry from my cold, dead hands
Heyo! My new blog post is up, I’m still depressed and anxious, but Grammarly is incredible (mostly), and my life is elsewise filled will all kinds of ups and downs. Cue the finger guns.
Superstition
I’m back! Just in time for the ultimate writing guide, a glimpse into my writing journey (featuring some good ol’ fashioned King Arthur mythology), and that good ol' self-deprecating humour I know so well.
with the under of your tongue
When someone asks you when to share your work with another, share with them this blog post. Featuring a new poem.
Merry Charismas, 2020’s almost over (finally)
We’re back! Just in time for the year’s end after sixteen years, I revisit the good and the bad of my past five months. Also, I make bad jokes (and by bad, I mean hilarious), celebrate major achievements, and make more bad/hilarious jokes.
Taking a break
Heyo! My head is blurg, and so I’ll keep this short — come on by and find out what’s going on here at The Charisian!
I’m on my way (from misery to happiness today…)
Heyo! I’m back once again, offering a small catch-up and small thoughts on where I’m going from here on my blog. Things are kicking into gear. Come and see!
To be human: on Madeline Miller’s ‘Circe’
Heyo lovely people! I’ve got a brand new book review, this time on Madeline Miller’s glorious retelling, ‘Circe’! This book was my first proper foray into Greek Mythology, and I’m so happy it was! This book has everything you’re looking for, and in my review, I outline exactly why! Come and see!
A work in progress
Heyo lovely people! I’m here with a slightly lighter variant on last week’s post. One that features the matter of equality, keeping on talking, some good ol’ fashioned self-deprecating and nihilistic humour that may or may not be my own, and a snippet on what I’m working on now! Come and see!
Mostly good: on ‘Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’ (the book)
One of the most beloved stories in fiction, and mostly harmless indeed! In my review of the book rendition of Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, I try and comprehend why I didn’t fall head over heels with this novel, and instead turn to you, lovely people, in hopes of finding out: what did I miss? Also, 42.
Predestination
Heyo! I’ve got a bit of a different number for you, but it’s one that highlights exactly where I as an author am going. My road has changed for the better following some pretty strong revelations. Come and see!
A graceful and solemn song: on David Elliott's 'Voices: The Final Hours of Joan of Arc'
It’s a new dawn following my series of Star Wars reviews, and I have an exciting new book review for you lovely people! We’re talking about ‘Voices: The Final Hours of Joan of Arc’ by David Elliott, a unique and stunning take on the legendary Maid of Orléans! Though this review is comparatively short, given this book is short, this collection of poetry is worthy of your time. Come find out why!
That Statistically-Impossible Moment When You Actually Like The Book You're Working On
In place of a review this week, we’re looking at what may just be one of the most fantastically bizarre experiences of my entire life. For those intrigued at what I’m writing about, here’s your very first snippet! What are you waiting for?