Annie Carty

2 months ago | theboar.org | Annie Carty

From the most-talked about to the ones that flew under the radar, this week I’m bringing a round-up of the best books released in 2024. As January comes to a close, I wanted to take a look back at some of the standout books from a year of excellent reads. Long Island Compromise by Taffy Brodesser-AknerTaffy Brodesser-Akner’s sophomore novel, Long Island Compromise is an excellent follow up to her critically acclaimed debut.

Jan 16, 2025 | theboar.org | Annie Carty |Jennette McCurdy |Jonas Jonasson

Jan. 16, 2025 Whether it’s a thriller, a thought-provoking romance, or a non-fiction read you’re after, there’ll be something here for anyone!Sharp Objects by Gillian FlynnDespite being better known for Gone Girl, it’s my opinion that Sharp Objects is Flynn’s best novel by a country mile. It’s dark and visceral, and one of the only books to ever make my skin crawl.

Dec 6, 2024 | theboar.org | Annie Carty

Dec. 6, 2024 This week, I wanted to ease into the festive period. While it may be December, I didn’t want to jump straight to collating all the Christmas books I could find. Instead, I’m focusing on gift-giving (although I also completely endorse buying these books for yourself). I may be biased, seeing as I write a book column, but receiving a book as a present is one of the best feelings.

Nov 28, 2024 | theboar.org | Annie Carty

November is the month for cosiness. It’s comfort, in every sense of the word, from what you wear and eat, to what you read. This is the time where we chase out the colder, darker nights with childhood-favourite films or a new, darker mystery series.

Oct 26, 2024 | theboar.org | Annie Carty

With Wimbledon announcing that human line judges will no longer be used from next summer, conversations in sport have turned to the impact new technology has had. From the debut of the third umpire in Test cricket in 1992 to the more controversial video assistant referee (VAR) in football, is sport becoming boring with this reliance on technology? For some sports, the use of technology has now been around for decades.