FAME’s “Read This” is where you can keep up to date with what FAME’s committee and members are reading, as well as see reviews of books and articles. Have a favourite new book you’d like to review? Or a classic you can’t help but reread? Submit it to us via http://bit.ly/FAMEContent – we’d love to hear you’re reading!

Leah Alysandratos 10/6/21 Leah Alysandratos 10/6/21

Normal People by Sally Rooney

I may be late to the party with Sally Rooney’s ‘Normal People’, but my goodness, what an amazing party.

Xiao-Xiao Kingham 4/5/21 Xiao-Xiao Kingham 4/5/21

The Cloudspotters Guide by Gavin-Prector Pinney

It is so easy in life to get swept up by the slew of demands and deadlines that are constantly demanding attention. The university semester can often feel like an anxious cycle of study, assignments, exams and results.

Xiao-Xiao Kingham 7/4/21 Xiao-Xiao Kingham 7/4/21

The End of the World is Bigger Than Love by Davina Bell

This book is definitely one for any Murukami fan, with a dream-like narrative that features utterly intriguing characters (Mikie, the beached whale who spouts deep truths is a particular delight).

Daniel Lopez 15/4/20 Daniel Lopez 15/4/20

Lockdown Library

Being stuck at home doesn’t have to suck. The human imagination — the ability to think beyond one’s own time and place, and to dream about the future and to reflect on the past — is what brings us together as a human family. So, transcend the walls of your room/house and take a break from Netflix/Stan. Grab a book and have an adventure. Not sure where to start? Then check out this handy little list.