Tag Archives: memoir

‘The Possession’ by Annie Ernaux (Audiobook)

Posted on October 11, 2022 by bookjunkie

These lines were arresting and expressed what I have thought a countless number of times. Oh the liberty to write with such freedom. But the author has bravely done so even when alive. She is shockingly honest. She speaks of … Continue reading →

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French Writer Annie Ernaux has Won the Nobel Prize in Literature

Posted on October 10, 2022 by bookjunkie

When I heard that Annie Ernaux was awarded the 2022 Nobel Prize in Literature I was ashamed and embarrassed that I hadn’t read any of her work and immediately went to my library app to borrow her books. Many readers … Continue reading →

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My Thoughts on Memoir Writing

Posted on September 30, 2022 by bookjunkie

I need to ditch my perfectionist ways in order to do this. Firstly I can’t just write in chronological order, but in patches, because that’s how memory is. And I need to be ok with that. Often a particular memory … Continue reading →

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