Listening in 2023
2023 in music: A diverse blend of genres and artists, marked by innovative sounds, global influences and firm favourites
Author: Engrossed Reader
Christmas Viewing – 2023
Embracing the festive spirit, I’ve set a goal to watch a Christmas film or TV show daily. Is it ho, ho, ho or bah humbug? You decide
Review – Koku Akanbi and the Heart of Midnight
Koku Akanbi and the Heart of Midnight masterfully intertwines African culture and magic, exploring themes of identity, loss, and resilience in a captivating tale
Review – That Self Same Metal by Brittany N. Williams
That Self-Same Metal” offers a mix of history and fantasy in 1600s London. Join the adventure and find out more about this magical twist on our world
Review – Scrambled Eggs by Happy Yak
Scrambled Eggs by Happy Yak serves up a delightful, whimsical experience that is only limited by your imagination. Perfect for creative types.
Review – Kane by Dick Wybrow
Kane by Dick Wybrow: A unique mix of humour and fantasy, exploring a man-wolf-dog’s life on a road trip, filled with emotion and witty dialogue
Review – Her Sister’s Death by K. L. Murphy
Her Sister’s Death by K. L. Murphy unravels two timelines that only cursorily overlap. Not so gripping tale of mystery with a flat dénouement.
Review – Kid Beowulf – Songs and Sagas by Alexis E. Fajardo
Kid Beowulf – Songs and Sagas by Alexis E. Fajardo blends epic adventure with youthful energy, reimagining classic tales for a new generation
Review – The Cat Who Couldn’t Be Bothered by Jack Kurland
The Cat Who Couldn’t Be Bothered charmingly captures the contrast between a black and white cat with their colourful friends. A tale of inclusion and wellbeing.
Review – Lenny Henry by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Lenny Henry’s inspiring journey, from a talented child to a comedy legend, is beautifully captured in Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara’s book
