Books I read in 2024

Hey there! Long time, no see, I know. It's been over 1,5 years since I last posted anything here. That's exactly the amount of time since I started being an entrepreneur and building my coaching business ... and all my focus went into that direction. Energy-wise, reading-wise, everything-wise. The end of 2023 and first half … Continue reading Books I read in 2024

Top 10 holiday destinations where I love reading

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

The House of Fortune by Jessie Burton (book review) – spellbinding sequel of The Miniaturist

Do you know that cozy feeling of meeting an old friend after a long time? That's exactly how I felt when I reading The House of Fortune by Jessie Burton, sequel of The Miniaturist (my review). What a lovely rendezvous! The House of Fortune in a nutshell The House of Fortune tells the fiction story … Continue reading The House of Fortune by Jessie Burton (book review) – spellbinding sequel of The Miniaturist

Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel (book review) – time travelling and life on the Moon

Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel presented itself as the awaited opportunity to discover the writer I heard so often about ... yes, you guessed it, I refer to her other book, Station Eleven. I avoided to read Station Eleven as much as I could, simply because I did not want to read … Continue reading Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel (book review) – time travelling and life on the Moon

The Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth Ozeki (book review) – (Un)twisted reality and talking objects

Being shortlisted for a famous literary prize is like a springboard to get on the radar of so many readers! That's how I found out about Ruth Ozeki and her book The Book of Form and Emptiness - after it was shortlisted on the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2022. Only few days later I noticed … Continue reading The Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth Ozeki (book review) – (Un)twisted reality and talking objects

5 years of blogging and reading plans for Autumn

So ... I've been blogging for 5 years. That's a lot. Half a decade - that sounds even longer! I am super grateful that I managed to maintain this hobby for such a long time, writing book reviews and other book-related discussions. I would also like to thank all of you who read my posts, … Continue reading 5 years of blogging and reading plans for Autumn

Why should you read stories about cultures that are different from your own?

Well, the short answer is - to avoid the "danger of a single story" (Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie). Now let me get to the longer and (hopefully) more interesting answer 🙂 It starts with the talk The Danger of a Single Story by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie that I discovered after reading her book Americanah (my review). … Continue reading Why should you read stories about cultures that are different from your own?

A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara (book review) – the award for the most consuming and heartrending book I’ve ever read

I must have heard of A Little Life from other bloggers. None of my friends read it, something I found out when I was craving to discuss it with someone. So - thank you, dear bloggers, for bringing A Little Life to my life.

What I’m reading in July 2021: dystopia, dystopia, dystopia … and a bit of fantasy

July is here! It's a time of celebrations - my birthday and our wedding anniversary are the highlights of the month 🥳 Plus the excitement of the upcoming summer holiday in August ☀️  Let's get to the bookish side of life! July seems to be all about dystopian stories, with a touch of fantasy. Finishing … Continue reading What I’m reading in July 2021: dystopia, dystopia, dystopia … and a bit of fantasy