‘Dark Places’ November Book Club Discussion
It’s time to discuss Dark Places by Gillian Flynn. Based on the comments on instagram already this was definitely one with mixed feelings from readers, so...
Review: ‘Furthermore’ – Tahereh Mafi 2016
My rating: 4 of 5 stars 4 stars (adult enjoyment) 5 stars (Middle Grade rating). A sweet, colourful read, perfect for confident readers aged 9 and up, or teens ...
Review: ‘Oliver Twist’ – Charles Dickens 1838
My rating: 4 of 5 stars Set in the darkest corners of London Oliver Twist is a scathing critique of class divisions and the inhuman treatment of England’s poore...
Book Lover’s Guide to Romania: Bucharest
After our brief, out-of-the-way diversion to Iași, we jumped on the train and made our way to Romania’s beautiful capital, Bucharest. We’ve heard gr...
Review: ‘The Girl who Saved the King of Sweden’ – Jonas Jonasson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars A bizarre blend of humour and historical fiction, Jonas Jonasson’s novel is laugh-out-loud funny. A girl, born in the slums of South Afr...
Review: ‘How to Talk to Girls at Parties’ – Neil Gaiman 2016
My rating: 4 of 5 stars Blurring the lines between the real and unreal, Gaiman offers up almost no advice on how to talk to girls at parties, but instead explor...
Book Lover’s Guide to Romania: Iași
Okay so, admittedly Iași seems like a bit of an odd destination for us. A University city through and through, it sees its share of visitors mostly from neighbo...
Review: ‘Simon vs The Homo Sapiens Agenda’ – Becky Albertalli 2015
4.5 stars. A sweet story about teen issues, told in a voice that feels authentic, & that you can’t help but love. The story covers sexuality, identity...
Review: ‘#LiveFromSofia’ – Александър Шпатов
My rating: 3 of 5 stars Live From Sofia is a collection of short stories exploring the unique landscape, culture and atmosphere of Bulgaria’s capital city. The ...
Book Lover’s Guide to Romania: Brasov
Brasov (pronounced Bra-shov) was our first destination in Romania. While we could go on about its Dracula-steeped history, the lore and legend of Transylvania a...