Book Review: Binti by Nnedi Okorafor

Book Synopsis Her name is Binti, and she is the first of the Himba people ever to be offered a place at Oomza University, the finest institution of higher learning in the galaxy. But to accept the offer will mean giving up her place in her family to travel between the stars among strangers who …

Five of the Best: Female Characters

Hi everyone! Welcome back to Five of the Best! It's my very own intermittent series of posts. Intermittent being the key word, really. The premise is pretty simple: I pick a theme for the post, and then I pick five books that I believe showcase this the best. The theme this time is Female Characters. …

Monthly Update – October 2021

Hi everyone! So, I'm going to be starting something a bit new here at Jack's Bedtime Reading: a monthly update! I've started a new job in recent months (even if it is only temporary until Christmas) and so I've not felt like I've had the time or headspace to write much. Which isn't really fair …