If you haven't heard of Elif Shafak or you're not sure whether to try one of her books, here are 5 reasons why I encourage you to give her stories a chance. You might discover your new favourite writer ... just sayin' 😉
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ChatGPT is all around and it seems that Artificial Intelligence will be a huge shift in how we do things. My standpoint? AI can hugely help us improve the way we find answers, get creative ideas, and create content - thus this blog post where I provide several ways in which ChatGPT can be of … Continue reading Supercharge Your Blogging with ChatGPT: 5 Ideas to Get You Started
Hello there! Long time no reading update, but it was all planned! For 2023 I decided to switch from a monthly reading update to a quarterly reading update - so here it is, what I read in the first three months of this year. Before going into the books, I'd like to share that I'm … Continue reading Books I read in Q1 2023
I love travelling, and I love reading. And guess what? Reading while travelling is the best for me! Yes, I enjoy the cosiness of being in my own bed and reading a book … but it does not compare with the excitement of reading while being on a journey, no matter how close or far … Continue reading Top 10 holiday destinations where I love reading
It all started when I noticed that The Sentence by Louise Erdrich was (finally!) available in Romania as paperback. And then I thought ... if I order a book, why not put together a bigger order, to refresh my shelves and have my Spring fully BOOKed? 😉 Super happy with my new books 🙂 The … Continue reading Let a whole lotta’ books come to me! Or how I got myself busy for the next months
Hello and Happy New Year! I might be a bit late with the New Year wishes, but I still want to wish you all a lovely 2023, full of wisdom, beautiful adventures, and lots of learning! This winter I took a small break from blogging, disconnected to re-reconnect with myself. Enjoyed a beautiful holiday, spent … Continue reading How I ended 2022 and started 2023 bookish-wise (spoiler – some pretty amazing books in here)
Autumn might be my favourite season 🍂 Is it a coincidence that it's also the season I'm reading the most? I think not 🙂 During the past month I read 3 books and I enjoyed every minute of reading - from discovering Malaysian heritage to Green mythology, and reading even more stories from the time-travelling … Continue reading What I’m reading in November: Greek mythology, Malaysian heritage, and a bit of Elif Shafak
One of the highlights of this Autumn was definitely the family trip I made to London, to visit my brother 🙂 We've all been to London before, so our schedule was not centered around sightseeing, but rather taking it slow and experiencing quality time with each other. The weather was still warm enough to enjoy … Continue reading The Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London – most mesmerizing show I’ve ever seen
September and October have been super interesting for me in terms of personal development and changes of perspective. It was like a domino effect that put so many things in motion that I am sometimes scared, sometimes over-excited about the future ✨ Nonetheless, I continued reading, and below I share the lovely books I discovered … Continue reading What I’m reading in September and October 2022: climate fiction, more climate fiction, and Malaysian heritage
Currently reading My current read is Parable of the Talents by Octavia E. Butler, the second book of the Earthseed series. Parable of the Talents continues the story of Lauren, a young woman who created a new community in the midst of social and climate chaos. Quite interestingly, the story is told not only through … Continue reading What I’m reading in August 2022: dystopia, honour killings, and a fascinating (fictional) island