Book Talk Archives - The Student Life

A person is holding an iPad towards the camera displayed with the cover of the graphic novel series Saga.

February 3, 2022 11:24 pm

Shelf life: Saga #55 is a gloriously familiar fever dream

By Kate Jones 3780 Views Book Column, Book Review, Book Talk, Bookstagram, Brian K. Vaughan, Comic books, Fiona Staples, Saga

Despite the fantasy genre of returning novel “Saga”, the sex-drugs-and-aliens packed comic remains deeply human, asserts book columnist Kate Jones PO ’24.

Zadie Smith looks into the distance as she pauses in thought.

Arts & Culture Features Uncategorized

November 5, 2021 12:40 am

Author Zadie Smith speaks on delight of world building and exploration

By Gabriel Sherman 4071 Views Athenaeum, Author, Author Talk, Book, Book Talk, Claremont McKenna College, Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum, NW, White Teeth, Writing, Zadie Smith

The Athenaeum welcomed novelist Zadie Smith and her many fans this past Wednesday, with professor Chloe Martinez conducting the interview.

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