Category: Contemporary

Remrkably Bright Creatures | By Shelby Van Pelt

Remarkably Bright Creatures is an exceptional read that delves into human emotions through the lens of an outsider—an octopus in captivity who just happens to be brilliant.

The Wishing Game | By Meg Shaffer

The Wishing Game is a whimsical tale and a tribute to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. It is a nostalgic callback to all those kids, now adults, who waited for a letter from Hogwarts or a hidden Narnia in their wardrobe.

Guns and Almond Milk | By Mustafa Marwan

Guns and Almond Milk as the name suggests is the story of the brutality of proxy war in Yemen through the eyes of a conflict zone doctor from London, Luke Archer.

War of the Wind | By Victoria Williamson

War of the Wind is a novel that discusses some of the grim aspects of technology and touches on the topic of disability through the voice of a child. There is more heart to it when all this comes from a child’s perspective.