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• César Aira – El Tilo – The Lime Tree

  

  Argentinian writer César Aira has been on my radar for while. I don’t think I have come across any negative reviews of his work so far. On the contrary, most... Read more

  Posted on 15 February 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Karen Thompson Walker: The Dreamers (2019)

  

  Karen Thompson Walkers first novel, The Age of Miracles, was my favourite book of 2013. I adored that book so much. It’s mood, tone, and intriguing premise... Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Joseph Roth – Radetzky March Readalong

  

  You may remember talk of a spring Radetzky March readalong (or re-readalong for those who are already acquainted) during 2018 German Literature Month. Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Neil Gaiman Teaches the Art of Storytelling – Margaret Atwood Teaches Creative...

  

  This is something for the writers among my readers – but also for the fans of Neil Gaiman and Margaret Atwood.I’ve taken a few of the Masterclass (writing)... Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Angelika Overath – All the Colors of Snow – Senter Diary – Alle Farben Des...

  

  Have you ever dreamt of moving to the place where you spend your holidays? That’s exactly what German journalist and writer Angelika Overath did in 2007. Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Angelika Overath – All the Colors of Snow – Sent Diary – Alle Farben Des Schnees

  

  Have you ever dreamt of moving to the place where you spend your holidays? That’s exactly what German journalist and writer Angelika Overath did in 2007. Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Amy Liptrot: The Outrun (2016) – Wellcome Book Prize 10th Anniversary Tour

  

  I was so pleased when I was invited to participate in the Wellcome Book Prize 10th Anniversary Tour and review one of the titles. Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE

• William Maxwell: They Came Like Swallows (1937)

  

  They Came Like Swallows is American author William Maxwell’s second novel. Maxwell was famous as an author and editor. He helped shape the careers of writers... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Best Books I Read 2018

  

  This was such a strange reading year. I was convinced that I wouldn’t be able to compile a decent best of list, but when I went over my notes, I discovered I wa... Read more

  Posted on 01 January 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Alfred Hayes – My Face for the World to See (1958)

  

  This wasn’t the best reading year for me. While I was very lucky with my nonfiction choices, more than one novel was a dud. Imagine how happy I was to see my... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE

• A Tardy German Literature Month Wrap-up and Radetzky March Readalong Announcement

  

  Does anyone else feel November went fast? I only just wrote a welcome post to German Literature Month and now it’s already over. That’s not why I’m late... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE

• A Long Blue Monday by Erhard Von Büren – Swiss Week Readalong

  

  Published in 2013, A Long Blue Monday, is Erhard von Büren’s third novel. His earlier novels Wasp Days and Epitaph for a Working Man were published in 1989 and... Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Meet the Translator of A Long Blue Monday – Helen Wallimann

  

  Helen Wallimann and Erhard von Büren working on a translation (Photo credit Silvia Reitz – Solothurner Woche) As many of you now, our next readalong, on... Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Some Thoughts on Joseph Roth’s The Emperor’s Tomb – Die Kapuzinergruft

  

  Published in 1938, Die Kapuzinergruft – The Emperor’s Tomb, was one of Joseph Roth’s last novels and the last that was published during his lifetime. Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Simone Buchholz – Blue Night – Blaue Nacht – German Literature Month Crime...

  

  Blue Night – Blaue Nacht is the sixth book in Simone Buchholz’ Chastity Riley series and the first to be translated into English. Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Mechthild Gläser’s The Book Jumper – Die Buchspringer – German Literature Month...

  

  The Book Jumper is a children’s book by German author Mechthild Gläser.Amy and her mother flee Bochum to take refuge on a forgotten Shetland island. Read more

  Posted on 08 November 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Welcome to German Literature Month 2018

  

  November is here and German Literature Month begins.Normally I do share my plans with you at this stage, not so this year. I will be focussing on our readalong... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE

• A Very Short Review – Belinda Bauer: Snap (2018)

  

  I’ve wanted to read Belinda Bauer for ages because I’ve heard so many good things about her books. Even so, I was surprised to see her on the Man Booker... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Announcing German Literature Month VIII – November 2018

  

  German Literature Month is eight years old this year, and part of the literary calendar. Lizzy and I know that because of the chatter that continues throughout... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE

• To Cull Or Not to Cull? – A Book Lover’s Dilemma

  

  Like most book lovers, I own far too many books. Unlike most, I haven’t reduced their number in a very long time. In my teens, I went through a radical culling... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE