Little Brother by Cory Doctorow is a compelling and thought-provoking techno-thriller that combines young rebellion with pressing political critique. The protagonist of the book is Marcus Yallow, a tech-savvy teenager who, in a near-future San Francisco shaken by a major terrorist assault, becomes an unlikely freedom fighter after he and his friends are detained by…
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Feed by M. T. Anderson
The terrifying work of speculative fiction Feed by M. T. Anderson (2002) imagines a near-future civilization in which technology has permeated not only daily life but also the human mind. The book centers on Titus and his friends, who are teens with “feeds”—direct cerebral connections to the internet that continuously transmit entertainment, ads, and information—implanted…
The Circle by Dave Eggers
The Circle, Dave Eggers imagines a near-future dystopian future in which a software business named the Circle unifies identity verification, social networking, search, and other functions into a single digital ecosystem. Mae Holland, the main character, starts working at the Circle and is progressively sucked into its culture of radical transparency, pervasive surveillance, and the…
Seascraper by Benjamin Wood
Benjamin Wood’s 176-page short novel Seascraper was released on July 17, 2025. The book made the 2025 Booker Prize long list.The plot, which takes place in the made-up northern English coastal town of Longferry, revolves around Thomas Flett, a young man who works as a “shanker” (horse-cart-dragging the seashore for shrimp) and secretly dreams of…
Playful, Personal, Powerful: The Art of Tatty Devine Jewellery
Tatty Devine is one of the few jewelry companies where the idea of creativity permeates all aspect of the company, from concept to materials, partnerships to community, and isn’t just a catchphrase. Here’s a blog-style look at how Tatty Devine transforms her artistic vision into wearable art and what we, as fans (or creators), can…
The Painter by Peter Heller
Jim Steinner, the main character in Peter Heller’s The Painter, is a prosperous but troubled expressionist painter who has fled to the Colorado highlands following his imprisonment for a shooting. After witnessing brutality to a horse, acting aggressively, and becoming entangled in a moral dilemma and a pursuit combining retaliation, remorse, and the art world,…
Valparaíso, Chile — A Sightseeing Destination for the Creatively Curious
Valparaíso stands out if you’re searching for a place with a lot of personality, style, and inventiveness. This comprehensive guide explains what makes it unique and why a visit is worthwhile. Image Source: https://www.myguidechile.com/things-to-do/cerro-concepcion Location and SynopsisNorth of Santiago, on Chile’s Pacific coast, is Valparaíso. In contrast to many grid-style cities, this historic port city…
The Art of Adornment: Inside the World of Dominique Lucas Jewelry
London-based British jewelry designer Dominique Lucas combines creative design with handcrafted craftsmanship.Her background is intriguing: she studied under renowned stone-setters, engravers, and goldsmiths in Florence, Italy. In 2012, she formally founded “DOMINIQUE LUCAS LIMITED” in the United Kingdom.She has also been included in showcases and acknowledged by the jewelry press; for instance, she was one…
Or What You Will by Jo Walton
Jo Walton’s metafictional fantasy book, Or What You Will, was released in 2020. The narrative centres on Sylvia Harrison, a 73-year-old Canadian author with a lengthy career who is facing death. Her imaginary friend/inner narrator has both shaped and resided inside her creation. She has been creating fantasy novels, including a trilogy set in a…
Jackdaw by Tade Thompson
British-Nigerian novelist Tade Thompson’s novella Jackdaw veers between psychological drama, dark comedy, horror, and metafiction. The main character, also known as “Tade Thompson,” is a writer and psychiatrist who has been hired to write a biography of Francis Bacon, a painter. Thompson’s own mind unravels as he tries to analyse Bacon’s life: hallucinations, apparitions (including…
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