Prose and Cons was the first column to be introduced here at Zimmer, previously known as Book of the Month. Written by columnist and editor Millie Harris, the column invites you to consider diversifying your bookshelf, widening your choice of genre and your view of the world. The column introduces a new book on the first of every month.
The writer
Millie Harris studied English Literature at York St. John University, graduating with a first class honours, alongside reviewing books for Zimmer's column. As Literature Editor, she curates and plans the magazine's Literature section. Aside from her work at Zimmer, Millie is extremely passionate about film, books and all things media. She spends her spare time researching, reading and being with her cat. Millie has happily been a part of Zimmer since the beginning and has loved every moment!
Have Your Cake and Curate It
Rebecca Perry’s debut novel, May We Feed the King, reads exactly like what it is: a gorgeous, immaculate piece of prose written by a master poet. Moving back and forth...
Have Your Cake and Curate It
Have Your Cake and Curate It
A Monster, in Memoriam
It is a strange thing to grieve a monster, but it is stranger still when the person you feared is also the one who was supposed to protect you. Anne...
A Monster, in Memoriam
A Monster, in Memoriam
Take My Word for It
A Review of Amal El-Mohtar’s The River Has Roots
Take My Word for It
Take My Word for It
Get in touch
Contact Millie to discuss the Prose and Cons column here.
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