Hello hello! More than 20 years ago, on the 23rd of April 1995, UNESCO organized for the first time the World Book Day (also known as World Book and Copyright Day). According to UNESCO, 23 April is a symbolic date for world literature: Cervantes, Shakespeare, and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega died on the 23rd of April … Continue reading World Book Day celebrated by Uber in Bucharest
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Have you ever started reading a book with no expectations at all? That's how I started reading "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr, a book I received as Christmas present. Little did I know that this book would irreversibly win my heart with its touching stories and beautiful language, all wrapped up … Continue reading All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr (book review) – a dual perspective on war and being human
As I enjoy fiction stories and complex plots, I haven't been much interested in biographies. But when my favourite youtuber, Estée Lalonde, published a book about her life, I knew her book was going to be the first biography that sparked interest in my reading soul. Image from esteelalonde.com In a nutshell In Bloom - … Continue reading About reaching your true potential: Bloom – Navigating Life and Style by Estée Lalonde (book review)
Note: Since the time I wrote this post, the fourth book was published. I read the final installment and posted an updated version of the review. Please check the updated version here. Thank you! Just one more chapter and then I should go to sleep... one hour later: Ah, I want to read the next … Continue reading Series Spotlight: The Cemetery of Forgotten Books by Carlos Ruiz Zafón (book review)
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1961, To Kill a Mockingbird is a classic of the modern American literature. Having heard only good things about it, I made a wish to receive it as a present from Saint Nicholas ... and my wish came true ♥ More than depicting children's feelings toward unfair attitudes they do not … Continue reading To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (book review) – the importance of fighting for equality against all odds
Have you ever wondered what did the first woman and the first man think of each other? And how did their relationship develop, as they were the first couple on Earth? Last Sunday I went to a play that imagined the answer to these questions by taking a playful and witty approach to the widely known religious subject. … Continue reading Theatre Review: The Diary of Adam and Eve by Mark Twain
Since I've started blogging I've read many blogs that are either dedicated or just touch upon the topic of diverse books. Being the first time I've encountered this term, I did a little research* about it and I want to share my findings with you. About diverse books ... Let's start by making sure we … Continue reading About diverse books and where to find them
When a novel gracefully combines facts and fiction about a famous person whose life is very little documented, you may end up not knowing where to draw the line between reality and fantasy. That's what I experienced while reading Girl with a Pearl Earring, a book that fell into my hands by chance at the … Continue reading Girl with a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier (book review) – a servant’s life and a master’s obsession
While wandering on bookish blogs I've been inspired to write a more personal post, where I answer questions related to my bookish preferences - The Rapid Fire Book Tag that I've found on Read Diverse Books. Here we go! § eBooks or Physical Books ? I prefer physical books much much more than ebooks. The sensation … Continue reading The Rapid Fire Book Tag
There are countless ways a book can leave its print on reader's conscience, but a well-told real story is all the more haunting and dreadful, as the factor of authenticity adds weight to the events. It was the cold, fearless look of the Arabic woman on the cover that sent chills down my spine and drew … Continue reading The Girl Who Beat ISIS: My Story by Farida Khalaf and Andrea C. Hoffmann (book review)
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