The book we shall be reviewing today is The Answer Is No penned by Fredrik Backman . It is a humorous, fast-paced and slightly whimsical story with elements of satire and social commentary. Fredrik Backman is a Swedish author, blogger and columnist. He is known for his other books like A Man Called Ove and Anxious People . Grab your copy here The Answer Is No is a satire on society that shows how people behave when faced with small problems that slowly turn into bigger ones. It highlights how people are often more concerned about punishment rather than actually solving the crime itself. Instead of taking responsibility, authorities try to shift blame, which only creates more chaos. One small messy incident leads to another, and soon everything spirals out of control. The story also focuses on how people feel empty and simply wait for something, anything to happen in their lives. To fill that gap, they pick meaningless fights and create unnecessary drama just to feel important. I...
In Cancer Courts My Mother , poet LindaAnn LoSchiavo transforms the experience of caregiving, illness, and grief into a daring and deeply metaphorical poetry collection. Known for blending emotional truth with imaginative symbolism, LoSchiavo approaches cancer not through sentimentality or clinical distance, but as a persistent suitor—one that courts, seduces, and ultimately claims. In this interview, she reflects on inspiration, metaphor, craft, and the awards her work has received, offering readers insight into both the creative process and the emotional landscape behind this powerful book. In our last interview you spoke at length about how seasonal imagery fuels your creativity. How do you now find inspiration outside seasonal or genre-specific motifs? For “Cancer Courts My Mother” the inspiration was the experience of being a full-time caregiver to my terminally-ill mother. As someone deeply engaged with craft, what advice would you offer to poets who struggle with shaping perso...