The Book(et) List

So I realised that we've never actually suggested or reviewed any books on here, which surprised me because reading is meant to be something I like to do. I say 'meant to be' because college has just taken every will out of me to even pick up a book that isn't Wuthering Heights. So I've been trying to get back into the swing of things recently, so here's a list of some of my favourite books up to date.

(In no particular order)

Childhood

Growing up is good. We all have to grow up and have responsibilities and actually deal with the future. Do you know what's also good? Not growing up sometimes. 

There are so many changes going on in everyone's life right now, whether you are a first year, just entering this whole other part of your life, or a second year applying to University and getting ready to be an actual adult. Sometimes, I think we just have to remind ourselves that were young and it's okay to be young and childish and sing to Disney at the top of your voice or play 'kids' games. We have to remember that no matter how old you are, we have the right to just not care sometimes.  

When you get older it can sometimes be hard to remember the wonderful time before stress and adult-ish things. I'm not saying that you can just disregard your responsibilities, I'm just trying to say that it can be healthy to step away from it for a little bit.  

Hearing A Poet Say The C Word

On the 7th October New College’s own John Godber Theatre was graced with the presence of four fantastic poets going by the name A Firm of Poets. Nine occupants of the college studying English and Drama were given the chance to read, write, and discuss poetry with the quartet as part of a workshop, given an insight to what the poets do now and how they got into their current positions.