Jason Matthews “The Red Sparrow” – book review
If this was a realistic novel about spies in suits, I’d be so happy… Continue reading Jason Matthews “The Red Sparrow” – book review
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William Dalrymple’s “The Anarchy” – book review
Did I really ‘read’ William Dalrymple’s The Anarchy?
I let it waft around me, listening on Audible as I cooked dinner and I cleared the kitchen. That is surely not the reading it deserves. Continue reading William Dalrymple’s “The Anarchy” – book review
Jack Fairweather’s “The Volunteer” – book review
This is not a story of a hero. This is a story of a man who did the best he could. We need more like him. Continue reading Jack Fairweather’s “The Volunteer” – book review
Fred C. Piper and Sean Murphy “Cryptography: A very short introduction” – book review
Cryptography, by necessity, is a complex subject. If it were simple, it wouldn’t serve its purpose. Continue reading Fred C. Piper and Sean Murphy “Cryptography: A very short introduction” – book review
Choderlos de Laclos “Les Liaisons Dangerouses” – book review
It took me half a year- but I finally did it! I finished reading Les Liaisons Dangereuses ! Continue reading Choderlos de Laclos “Les Liaisons Dangerouses” – book review
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
No new resolutions – and the joys of rereading
There’s not been a bookish New Year’s resolution post this year, and for good reason. Last year’s one failed spectacularly. Let’s have a look. 1. I hoped I would spend less on books. I didn’t. I hoped I would borrow more from the library. That was the case when I was unemployed, but since I’ve started working full-time the resolution has gone out the window. … Continue reading No new resolutions – and the joys of rereading
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
Mary Wollstonecraft’s “Vindication of the Rights of Woman” – book review
The book is a very rational argument about the importance of educating women – in order to make them better wives and mothers. Continue reading Mary Wollstonecraft’s “Vindication of the Rights of Woman” – book review
