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Amelia Brooks

Amelia Brooks

Amelia is a literary journalist who has spent more than a decade interviewing writers from all corners of the publishing world. She loves exploring the personal stories behind books and uncovering what inspires authors to create memorable characters and narratives. Amelia’s articles focus on in depth conversations, revealing creative processes, writing habits, struggles, and triumphs that shape each published work. She brings warmth and curiosity to every interview, making authors feel comfortable enough to open up about their work and their lives. Her writing blends storytelling with insight, giving readers a closer connection to the people behind the books they love. Amelia’s mission is to highlight diverse voices, celebrate creativity, and introduce readers to authors they may not have discovered yet.

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Where to Start With Haruki Murakami If Magical Realism Intimidates You

Amelia Brooks

Talking cats, wells that lead to nowhere, fish falling from the sky - if that kind of surreal image makes you hesitate, you are not alone. Murakami has a reputa…

April 26, 2026
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I unlocked The Idiot by reading it as a comedy

Amelia Brooks

I stalled on The Idiot twice. The solemn reputation, the saintly prince, the bleak ending - I kept bracing for philosophy and missing the point. The third try,…

April 12, 2026
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