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Laura Oosterbeek

Originally from Aotearoa New Zealand Laura writes and teaches in the UK.

Seeing Double: Books About Twins

The sign of Gemini begins of the 21st of May, so add these books about twins to your stacks and read your fill of doubles, twins, duos, and twos.

Heavenly Book Covers: Met Gala Looks Paired with Book Covers

The best of The Met Gala Looks paired with book covers. Who knows – maybe next year the theme will literary inspired.

Reading Pathways: Where to Start with Ali Smith

How to tackle the work of brilliant British novelist Ali Smith.

Books About Art That Aren’t “Art Books”

Novels, memoirs, and more books about art without being "art books."

5 Short Story Collections for International Women’s Day

Celebrate International Women's Day with these five amazing short story collections, all written by women.

9 Cat Poems for Cat People

Quickly sate your feline appetite with these nine cat poems (for cat people).

Books to Read After You Watch ‘Call Me By Your Name’

Call Me By Your Name has been nominated for four Oscars--here's what to read after you watch it.

On Place and Space in Literature

Literature of The Long White Cloud: The Best Books from Aotearoa New Zealand

Confessional poetry, fantasy, Māori history, and more in excellent books from The Land of the Long White Cloud--New Zealand.

Books and Authors Recommended by Lorde

Book recommendations from pop superstar and well-read witch Lorde.