Food Fiction: 12 Books That Fed My Soul
Food fiction examines political turmoil, gender violence, grief and adolescent anguish. These are my top 12 appetising reads.
Race
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The Feels This Week: Appetite & Consumption
From the Ibis trilogy’s dense histories to Van Gogh’s famine scene and a tale of grief as meals, my recent inspirations circled hunger & loss.
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BOOK REVIEW: Elif Shafak’s The Bastard Of Istanbul, The Forty Rules of Love, The Island Of Missing Trees & Honour
Elif Shafak’s focus on women of color makes her work compelling. Her novels trace her evolution from young feminist angst to mature compassion.
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The Politics Of Cinema: Ideas, Influence & Agenda
Can we separate filmstars from their politics? The medium has a pervasive impact on society and actors enjoy unprecedented privilege. Do they not owe us ethical guidance of that thought?
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The Sex & The City 2 Crash: A Feminist Hangover
I’m tempted to suspect that SATC 2 was secretly scripted by men and acted out by guys in reverse drag, all part of the anti-feminist movement.
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Colour
I spent a fortnight sailing the Greek islands. All my stories are about colour. It defines our world and where better to notice than when there’s a contrast?
