Annie Kapur
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Book Review: "The Last Witch of Scotland" by Philip Paris
I've been wanting to read this for some time and for some reason have only got around to it now. I'm actually not that bright because listen to this: I've had the ebook for as long as I've wanted to read it and then kept complaining to myself that I wanted to read it. I had the book the entire time but for some reason just never actually opened it. Ugh, there is so much to unpack in my life at the moment. The Last Witch of Scotland is a story that intertwines religion, mystery and passion to create a grand narrative and a really enjoyable reading experience. Let's take a look at it.
By Annie Kapur10 months ago in Geeks
Bad Books and We Who Write About Them...
I was perusing social media (yes, I said perusing) when I came across a strange question about books: what do we do about bad books? Now, my opinion of this has changed over time so let's go through what the author of the post meant to start off with. The question we want to answer is about the exact wording of the question which, by the way, I have been thinking about since.
By Annie Kapur10 months ago in Geeks
"The Strawberry Grows Underneath the Nettle"
Background and Context Same as before: These are all expansions of random notes from back when I went to university a while ago. I will move on from Shakespeare when I'm almost done with him Check out the secondary sources - there's some good stuff in there Enjoy
By Annie Kapur10 months ago in Geeks
Book Review: "The Ghost of the Mary Celeste" by Valerie Martin
As you know I've started using the library in this city more and though it is a bit out from me, there is still a reason to use it: to get out of my apartment a little bit. As of writing this review, it is the 23rd of February 2025 and well, you know how much I love a good ghost story. I had heard of this book before and I'd even seen it back in the library in my hometown but for some reason I had only felt compelled to pick it up now. It is one of those books where I do actually regret not reading it earlier on in my life. It is absolutely fantastic.
By Annie Kapur10 months ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Sensitive" by Jenn Granneman and Andre Sólo
I have to admit I only started this book because of the fact it was published by Penguin and therefore, I thought it worthy of my time. I know that sounds prejudiced but I do make it my business to read a lot of Penguin Nonfiction books. However, I did not think this one would be too deep. Reading the title Sensitive made me think it was a critique of highly sensitive people, those easily offended or people who couldn't take a joke. I was not only wrong, but the book also called me out for being wrong. Instead, it is a text about what it means to be sensitive, what it really means and how highly sensitive people are actually not only really perceptive but they are far more common that we first may have thought. In fact, I discovered that I might be a sensitive person (yeah, I know). So, let's take a look...
By Annie Kapur10 months ago in Geeks
Book Review: "What's Your Dream?" by Simon Squibb
Now, I know I am a bit of a hypocrite when I wrote that scathing rebuke analysis of the self-help industry and this is technically a self-help book. But you'll be glad to know it's not all wonders and greatness. Instead it was a bit of help to organise myself followed by a whole lot of vapidity. But, at least it was well written.
By Annie Kapur10 months ago in Geeks
King Arthur
King Arthur is a legendary figure from British folklore, often depicted as a noble and just king who led the Knights of the Round Table. According to the tales, Arthur was the son of Uther Pendragon and was secretly raised by Sir Ector. His true identity was revealed when he successfully drew the sword Excalibur from a stone, a feat that proved his right to rule. Arthur's reign is marked by battles to defend Britain from invaders, particularly the Saxons. His story is filled with themes of chivalry, loyalty, and honour, with many characters, such as his knights Lancelot, Percival, and Gawain, playing central roles in the narratives. Arthur's tragic end comes with betrayal, mainly through the affair between his queen, Guinevere, and his knight, Lancelot, and the rebellion of his illegitimate son, Mordred.
By Annie Kapur10 months ago in Geeks
What's In a Reading Experience?. Top Story - April 2025.
When I talk about ‘reading experiences’ I’m not just talking about the way in which we experience literature when reading it. A ‘reading experience’ also refers to the fact that some books stay with us. We may remember the experience of reading it at the time and then, as if taken back in time, relive that experience or at least, wish to relive it.
By Annie Kapur10 months ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Transit" by Rachel Cusk
Now, I've read a few novels by Rachel Cusk in the last few years and it really has been a mixed bag. Sometimes they can be fantastic and other times they brutally annoying. That might be more down to me than her though seeing as I've found out that perhaps, when reading Rachel Cusk at the right time, I can really sink into her novels of female experience. As I say again, I have read many Rachel Cusk novels over the last few years and so, I'm quite sure that her writing is really good - at least it is in Transit, the novel we will have a look at today...
By Annie Kapur10 months ago in Geeks
Vile Bodies by Evelyn Waugh
Vile Bodies by Evelyn Waugh was published in 1930, marking a sharp and satirical depiction of Britain’s “Bright Young Things” – a generation of wealthy, hedonistic youth who revelled in London’s party scene during the interwar years. Following his debut novel, Decline and Fall (1928), Vile Bodies solidified Waugh's reputation as a keen social commentator with a cutting sense of humour.
By Annie Kapur10 months ago in Geeks
Shakespeare's Fallen Women
Background and Context: I'm just going to explain this in the simplest terms for those just arriving here. Many years' ago I wrote a bunch of notes on my notes application, my notebooks at the time and all over textbooks - and these were all about various essays I wanted to write for assignments. Of course, only a couple would get chosen to be actually written. Therefore, there's tons just sitting around and that's what this series is. I'm now getting around to write about them and yes, it's a happy time.
By Annie Kapur10 months ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Pure Evil" by Geoffrey Wansell
Now, I'm not going on a true crime binge (I don't think) so don't worry. I merely needed another book from the library to fill the week until I went back. It's the 11th of February 2025 at the time of writing this review and honestly, I can't say that I didn't enjoy the book. Even though I've never heard of the author and the book was on the same shelf as Killing for Company - which is that really famous book about the infamous Dennis Nilsen. As you know, I've already read Killing for Company and so, I didn't pick it up - but scanned the shelf until I found Pure Evil. And off we went...
By Annie Kapur10 months ago in Geeks
