A special book full of bookworm love. This is a collection of love letters to bookshops around the world by many authors including Elif Shafak, Ali Smith, Ian Sinclair and Alaa Al Aswany. The letters display such a sincere interest in books and the different aspects of a reading life: browsing a bookshop, selecting a …
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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 …
I finished my GoodReads 2019 challenge
I had planned to read 50 books in 2019. I might have underestimated how addicted I have been to reading this year since I already completed the challenge in July. Now I wonder if I should continue tracking my reads with the same initial goal or change it for 100. Regardless, tracking the books I …
Tangerine – Christine Mangan
This book is only the second psychological thriller I ever read! Yet I really really liked it. Perhaps it is the charm of a vibrant and familiar setting in Tangier; or the brilliant unexpected turnarounds showing the author's mastery of suspense. The story unfolds with the arrival of Alice and her husband in Tangier: an …
How to find love in a bookshop – Veronica Henry
A book about books! What else? I absolutely loved it. I was able to feel throughout every single page that Veronica Henry is an undoubtedly passionate bookworm who knows how to capture the magic of reading as she came up with a very moving narrative set in a little village called Peasebrook. The story is …
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5 Poetry books I recommend
Love her wild by Atticus In a nutshell: experiencing the magic of love and connection Mind Platter by Najwa Zebian In a nutshell: reflections and life lessons in a beautiful storytelling style Words from a wander by Alexandra Elle In a nutshell : positive daily life mantras and #notestoself The princess saves herself in this …
5 books to read on a rainy day
Rainy days are my absolute favorite to curl up under a blanket and get lost in a story. Here are 5 books I thought were a great match with this setting: Holding up the universe by Jennifer Niven In a nutshell: Because sometimes when you meet someone, it changes the world, theirs and yours. The …
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