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• Simple Passion by Annie Ernaux – French Life Writing – A Post a Day in May

  

  I own everything Annie Ernaux has written up to The Years but have only read a few of her books. Since her books are so short, she seemed an excellent choice fo... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Virgina Wolf by Kyo Maclear and Isabelle Arsenault – Virginia Woolf for...

  

  I’m very fond of picture books for children, especially those that also have an appeal for adults. They are often real works of art like this collaboration... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Once There Was A Family – Es War Einmal Eine Familie by Lizzie Doron – Israeli...

  

  Lizzie Doron is a prize-winning Israeli writer. In her work, she often uses autobiographical elements. She was born in Israel to a mother who was a Holocaust... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Literary Witches by Taisia Kitaiskaia and Katy Horan – A Collection of Magical...

  

  Taisia Kitaiskaia’s Literary Witches – A Collection of Magical Women Writers, illustrated by Katy Horan, is similar to We Are Artists, the book I wrote about tw... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE

• The Testament of Mary by Colm Toíbín – An Irish Novella – A Post a Day in May

  

  I remember how intrigued I was when Colm Toíbín’s novella The Testament of Mary, based on his own play, came out in 2012. I love it when authors give historical... Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE

• We Are Artists by Kari Herbert – Women Artists Around the World – A Post a Day i...

  

  I stumbled upon the German translation of We Are Artists – Women Who Made Their Mark on the World in a book shop at the end of last year. Anything with Frida... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE

• If You Come Softly by Jacqueline Woodson – A New York Setting – A Post A Day in...

  

  I’ve had Jacqueline Woodson’s novel(la) If You Come Softly (published in 1998) on my piles for almost ten years. When I discovered her name on this year’s... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Hetty Dorval by Ethel Wilson – A Canadian Novella – A Post a Day in May

  

  Hetty Dorval is Canadian author Ethel Wilson’s first novel, or novella. It was published in 1947. I came across this book on Heavenali’s blog who reviewed the... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE

• The Temptation of “A Post a Day in May”

  

  I’m not sure when I first came across someone doing “A Post a Day in May” or a “Vlog a Day in May” or, the latest addition “A Pod a Day in May”. I’m sure there... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Black Car Burning by Helen Mort – Dylan Thomas Prize Longlist Blogtour

  

  My second book for the Dylan Thomas Prize Longlist Tour was written by acclaimed poet Helen Mort. Black Car Buring is her first novel.What a harsh beauty this... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Dylan Thomas Prize Longlist Blogtour – Things We Say in the Dark by Kirsty Logan

  

  A few years ago, I read one of Kirsty Logan’s short stories and liked it very much. Since then, I wanted to read her again and when I saw her latest book on... Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Mrs Gaskell and Me by Nell Stevens (2018)

  

  I’m not sure where I came across a review of Nell Stevens charming book but I’m so glad I did. It’s been a while since I’ve enjoyed a book as much and... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE

• André De Richaud – The Author Who Inspired Camus to Become a Writer

  

  Albert Camus said that André de Richaud’s novel La douleur – The pain – inspired him to become a writer. When it came out in 1930, it created a scandal. Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Elizabeth Taylor: The Soul of Kindness (1964)

  

  Published in 1964, The Soul of Kindness is one of Elizabeth Taylor’s later novels. It’s the seventh novel by her that I’ve read and since I want to read... Read more

  Posted on 19 January 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Best Books I Read in 2019

  

  There hasn’t been a year since I started blogging in which I reviewed as little as in 2019. I also read less, or rather, I finished less books. I have two huge... Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2020 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Berlin Alexanderplatz Readalong – Part 4

  

  Berlin Alexanderplatz Readalong Part 3 – “Chapters” 8/9  Reinhold is possibly the biggest villain in the story. Would you agree? Do you find his punishment... Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Berlin Alexanderplatz Readalong – Part 3

  

  Berlin Alexanderplatz Readalong Part 3 – “Chapters” 6/7  The German original calls the chapters “Books” not chapters. In my opinion this is a gross error and... Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Berlin Alexanderplatz Readalong – Part 2

  

  I don’t think I’ve ever been this inactive during a German Literature Month and I’m sorry about that. I had made plans but now I even struggle to keep up with... Read more

  Posted on 17 November 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Berlin Alexanderplatz Readalong – Part 1

  

  Due to some time constraints this and next week, my post is very short.Welcome to the #germanlitmonth readalong of Alfred Döblin’s Berlin Alexanderplatz. What... Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Welcome to German Literature Month IX 2019

  

  Welcome all! It’s that glorious time of the year again – a full month of Germanic literary indulgence! This is just a quick admin post as there may be... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE