A very special book. When All is said is one of those books that profoundly moves you until you have no choice but to become attached to the characters. Anne Griffin tells the story of an old man named Maurice, who raises a toast to the five people who meant the most to him throughout …
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All the light we cannot see – Anthony Doerr
All the light we cannot see tells the story of a blind French girl named Marie Laure and that of a German orphan boy named Werner during World War II. Marie Laure lives with her father near the Museum of Natural History in Paris where he works as the master of the locks. When she …
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The Tipping Point – Malcolm Gladwell
Disappeared for a bit of time: I have been very busy setting up my bookstagram ( @wordssinmotion ). Summary : according to Gladwell, the "tipping point" is "that magical moment when an idea, trend, or social behavior crosses a threshold, tips, and spreads like wildfire." A fascinating book on the power of small actions to …
The Unhoneymooners – Christina Lauren
The perfect summer beach read! If you are getting ready to go on a trip or simply are in need of a great rom-com that will make you laugh more than you would ever expect, this is the book for you. The story begins with the unfortunate wedding catastrophe of Ami Torres as a food …
Purple Hibiscus – Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
. A dive into the cultural and political heritage of Nigeria, a striking realism emanating from the characters at all times, the depth of family bonds: Purple Hibiscus in a nutshell. Little did I expect to be so captivated by the story that I wouldn’t be able to put it down for two days until …
Sally Rooney – Conversations with friends
Believing that this is a debut novel is almost impossible. This book was recommended to me by one of the bookish podcasts I usually listen to and I couldn't be happier to have read it. Sally Rooney's writing style instantly uncovers her undoubtable talent at combining beautifully crafted metaphors with the simplicity of adequate, necessary …
Little fires everywhere – Celeste Ng
The best page-turner of the year! I remember seeing this book in every bookshop as a bestseller and my attention was immediately caught by the mysterious title and seemingly intriguing cover. The story unfolds in the family-friendly small city of Shaker Heights where artist Mia Warren and her daughter Pearl just settled in their new …
The bucket journal method – Ryder Caroll
Everyone who knows me knows that I love being crafty! If you ever enter a stationary shop with me, good luck trying to get me out of it. From glittery colored-pencils, metallic shades, pattern-custom tapes, acrylic painting tubes to minimalist notebooks, my inner creative side gets all excited as soon as I envision time to …
The Stationery shop – Marjan Kamali
Beautiful prose, sprinkles of poetry, bookworm characters, a heartwarming love story, what else? The Stationery shop is one of those stories that make you believe finishing a wonderful book can make your day. The story is set in 1950s Iran, amidst the political uprisings and the seemingly tense atmosphere of Tehran. Roya, the dreamy and …
The Tattooist of Auschwitz
An unusual read for me! I have often been skipping titles that refer to historical fiction when I am in bookstores but seeing this book as a bestseller for months in a row, I decided to give it a try and I couldn't be more glad to have done that. Having in mind that it …
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