“But, these days, fairy-tale endings come in all shapes and sizes. It’s okay for the princess to end up with the prince, it’s okay for her to end up with the footman, it’s okay for her to end up on her own. It’s also okay for her to end up with another princess, or with… Continue reading Book Review: The Cactus by Sarah Haywood
Category: Literature
Book Review: The Vegetarian by Han Kang
“Sister...all the trees of the world are like brothers and sisters.” Title: The Vegetarian Author: Han Kang Publication: 2007 Rating: 3/5 stars CW/TW: abuse, rape, sexual assault The Vegetarian by Han Kang is a relatively short read (the English edition clocks in at 188 pages), but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Originally published in 2007… Continue reading Book Review: The Vegetarian by Han Kang
A Vegan Book Club, Anyone?
Last year, I wrote a post on my need for a fictional vegan heroine that I can relate to in the novels I read. Yes, I'm still looking for her, but I'm confident that one day, I'll find her (or who knows, maybe write her?). Since then, I've been reading a lot, with special thanks… Continue reading A Vegan Book Club, Anyone?
An Ode to Jane Austen
In 11th grade, I had three options for English courses: English, Honors English, or AP English. Interestingly enough, not all the classes were taught by the same teacher, as my classmates had become accustomed to. Choosing AP English meant summer work, being in a class with seniors, and having the hardest English teacher - possibly… Continue reading An Ode to Jane Austen
Where is My Fictional Vegan Heroine?
Where are all the vegan (or at least vegetarian) books? Sure, I know what you’re thinking: there is an abundance of vegan cookbooks in the world, but that’s not what I mean. A person could just as easily go on Pinterest or, even easier, Google and search for vegan recipes. I want to know where… Continue reading Where is My Fictional Vegan Heroine?
Anne Brontë and Me: The Literary Love I Once Rejected
At 17 years old, I found the literary love of my life. Unfortunately, at 17 years old, I rejected her. During my junior year of high school, I took AP Literature, a course that helped me find my purpose of sorts in life. It was that year that I truly fell for the written word,… Continue reading Anne Brontë and Me: The Literary Love I Once Rejected
What’s Old Is New: Reflections from My Summer Research
"What when & how shall I be when I have got through?" When my professor/adviser first approached me regarding my college's new summer fellowship, it seemed far-fetched. My college has an abundance of students in various scientific fields: molecular biology, chemistry, environmental science, etc. . These students (and professors) are doing important work, which typically… Continue reading What’s Old Is New: Reflections from My Summer Research
Tessa Altman 