On this day a year ago I lost my mother and since then I've spent a lot of time reflecting on the experience of loss and love. Here are some of the things I watched and read that helped me navigate through the difficult process of loss.
Everything I’ve watched and read while sick
Much like most people, October/ November has been a very rough time for me health-wise. So here is a list of all the books, shows and films that have kept me company from the comfort of my bed.
How to Solve your ‘Post Pandemic’ Reading Blues
I don’t know if it's just me or if this is a general consensus, but did anyone notice that the further along we went through this year and a half, the more difficult it became to sit down and engage with a good book?
2 Shows, 2 Movies, 2 Books… To Celebrate Galentine’s Day
When I first conceptualized this piece I sat down with every intention of spotlighting stories about love, but I am single and a Grinch so I was drawn almost completely blank. So, since today is Galentine’s (13th February) I thought it would be fun to spotlight my favourite stories of friendship instead.
2 Shows, 2 Movies, 2 Books…That Make Me Feel Merry and Bright
Let's face it, this year has been... well, it's been objectively shit. But if there’s one thing 2020 can’t take away from me, it’s my Christmas spirit. So I decided to write a piece about the shows, movies, and books that make me feel extra Christmasy. These pieces of media either remind me of the festive period or are my new festive period obsessions.
Black Girls in Sci-fi/Fantasy is My Favourite Genre
If you follow me on twitter you know I have an ongoing joke about Black Girls in Sci-Fi/Fantasy being my favourite genre that I bring up whenever I see a casting announcement on Variety or a trailer release... I thought it was time to talk about the impact seeing Black girls and women in these genres has had on me and the benefits and issues of our growing presence in Sci-Fi/Fantasy (and as an extension, the growing superhero genre).
2 Shows, 2 Movies, 2 Books…In Honour of (British) Black History Month
In honour of (British) Black History Month, I’m here to offer you recommendations of shows, films and books that showcase Black British people and their culture. There are great shows, books etc. that look to teach the audience about the history of Black people in Britain and/or to educate people on anti-black racism however the following recommendations instead look to showcase ordinary Black British people and their everyday lives.
2 Shows, 2 Movies, 2 Books… That Have Kept Me Sane During a Global Pandemic
The world has been basically been on shut down since March but there have been some worlds on screen and on paper that have helped me through it all
Small, Silver and Hardback 