Virginia Woolf’s “Night and Day”- book review
It took me a long time to get through “Night and Day”. Continue reading Virginia Woolf’s “Night and Day”- book review
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Rosamund Young “The Secret Life of Cows” – book review
I live in Cambridge, UK and every summer the cows are allowed to roam the fields close to the city centre. Continue reading Rosamund Young “The Secret Life of Cows” – book review
Oyinkan Braithwaite „My Sister, the Serial Killer” – book review
I was struck by the cover of this book. And then I heard it got longlisted for the Booker this year. Amazon had it on sale for Kindle, and I just could not resist- even though with that good a cover, you sort of want it for your bookshelf. This was a quick and very enjoyable read. The story is set in Nigeria. Korede is … Continue reading Oyinkan Braithwaite „My Sister, the Serial Killer” – book review
Michel Houellebecq “Submission” – book review
I knew Submission is a deeply controversial novel. I roughly heard what the news said about it. It does not endorse my sort of worldview. But I saw it on sale on Kindle… and I thought: „I’m curious”. Continue reading Michel Houellebecq “Submission” – book review
Dodie Smith “I Capture the Castle” – book review
Finally read this YA classic by the author of the “101 Dalmatians” Continue reading Dodie Smith “I Capture the Castle” – book review
Mark O’Connell “To Be a Machine” – book review
I recommend this book to people who want to know what Silicon Valley is currently up to. Continue reading Mark O’Connell “To Be a Machine” – book review
Michelle Obama’s “Becoming” -book review
It all started because Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie was interviewing Michelle Obama in the Southbank Centre in London, and I really wanted to go. Continue reading Michelle Obama’s “Becoming” -book review
Henry James’s “Princess Casamassima” – book review
When I finished reading this book, I looked at the world in a bemused daze… Continue reading Henry James’s “Princess Casamassima” – book review
Dr Rangan Chatterjee’s “The Four Pillar Plan” – book review
If you’re looking for some basic tips on how to improve your health, this book is a good place to start. Continue reading Dr Rangan Chatterjee’s “The Four Pillar Plan” – book review
Seth Godin “This is Marketing” – book review
Seth Godin has written many books on marketing, and recently I’ve decided to read at least one of them. This is Marketing is his most recent title. It’s very readable, and I devoured it in one afternoon. It’s not really intended as an introduction to the subject, despite its encouraging title. However, for those who have had some experience of marketing, this is a very … Continue reading Seth Godin “This is Marketing” – book review
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