Why I took a blogging break
There’s been a long break from the blog – and here’s why. Because of the booming stats. Continue reading Why I took a blogging break
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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
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
The Art of Distraction
Why is it that I feel like a certain level of distraction is almost necessary for me to get a job done? Continue reading The Art of Distraction
Top Ten Tuesday: The Ten Most Recent Additions to My To-Read List
Three of my additions are the result of a blip in my New Year’s resolution of buying fewer books… Oops Continue reading Top Ten Tuesday: The Ten Most Recent Additions to My To-Read List
Sally Rooney’s ”Conversations with Friends” – book review
A beautifully-written debut, 1960s-style behaviour in the 21st century and a spaniel Continue reading Sally Rooney’s ”Conversations with Friends” – book review
Perfect Skin by Alexandra Soveral
As you might have realised, I have something of an embarrassing weakness for self-help books. Hand me anything that promises to help me improve myself and I will probably grab it. This particular book had a positive review in the Financial Times, and so… I bought it. When I was reading the review, I somehow managed to miss the fact that the book is about … Continue reading Perfect Skin by Alexandra Soveral
Kedi (Nine Lives – Cats in Istanbul) – film review
Kedi is a Turkish documentary film about the cats roaming the streets of Istanbul. Continue reading Kedi (Nine Lives – Cats in Istanbul) – film review
Zadie Smith’s “NW” – book review
Zadie Smith’s NW is a novel about three people who grew up in Willesden, North-West London. Continue reading Zadie Smith’s “NW” – book review
October online – a summary
What were your favourite online reads this October? Continue reading October online – a summary
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