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"The Magic Toyshop" combines surrealist and whimsical writing with dark themes. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)

Nat’s Novels: ‘The Magic Toyshop,’ magical surrealist nightmare

By Natalia Ferruggia, Culture Editor November 15, 2024

I love weird books. And flowery writing. And wintery vibes. And strange stories about a magic toyshop that make you question what is real and what is fake. Angela Carter’s “The Magic Toyshop”...

"The Familars" is Stacey Halls' debut novel, focusing on women's relationships set against a historical background. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)

Nat’s Novels: Underrated historical tale of women’s issues, relationships in ‘The Familiars’

By Natalia Ferruggia, Culture Editor November 1, 2024

I’m an English and history major, so of course I love historical fiction! But my academic life choices also make me incredibly picky about the genre. If I’m reading historical fiction, I either really...

Wilkie Collins' Victorian masterpiece "The Woman In White" contains a colorful cast of characters. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)

Nat’s Novels: ‘The Woman in White’ is a sensational sensation novel

By Natalia Ferruggia, Culture Editor October 4, 2024

Even though I have stated this in practically all of my reviews this semester, I’ll reiterate: I love fall. I love fall books that drop me right into the wonderful world of autumn in both cozy and spooky...

"Rebecca" was an immediate success upon publication and is still popular today. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)

Nat’s Novels: ‘Rebecca’ marries mid-century gothic with brilliantly unique narrative style

By Natalia Ferruggia, Culture Editor September 20, 2024

Whenever somebody asks me the near-impossible question, “What’s your favorite book?” I always respond with one of two answers: “Jane Eyre,” or Daphne du Maurier’s 1938 novel “Rebecca,”...

Maureen Johnson's "Truly Devious" brings an intricate murder mystery to a New England boarding school setting. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)

Nat’s Novels: ‘Truly Devious’ combines well-paced mystery with vivid fall aesthetic

By Natalia Ferruggia, Culture Editor September 6, 2024

With the start of fall just around the corner, all I want is a well-written, easy-to-read mystery novel that gives me all of the fall vibes that I need. If you’re like me and looking for something to...

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