Get to know the writer: John Steinbeck

Welcome to a new post of the "Get to know the writer" series! These posts present (famous) authors, focusing not as much on their literary careers but more on their personal lives. I think the beauty of books lies not only in the stories contained but also in the stories of their writers and the broader … Continue reading Get to know the writer: John Steinbeck

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (book review) – the importance of fighting for equality against all odds

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