Reviewsday: Circe by Madeline Miller

“Whatever you do, I wanted to say, do not be too happy. It will bring down fire on your head.” A lyrical reimagining of the myth of Circe, witch of Aiaia, with a feminist bent and gorgeously lush prose. Circe was born of Helios and Perse, then banished to the island of Aiaia in punishment. […]

Introducing: Bridge of Clay by Markus Zusak

It was in 2005 that Markus Zusak’s ‘The Book Thief‘ first hit shelves. Death’s narration of Liesel Meminger’s love affair with books in Nazi Germany remains an international bestseller and modern classic beloved by millions. Now he is back with a new gripping page turner –  Bridge of Clay! Bridge of Clay is about a boy […]