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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 -
Berlin Alexanderplatz Readalong – German Literature Month 2019
In order to commemorate the centennial of the founding of the Weimar Republic, Lizzy and I are hosting a readalong of Berlin Alexanderplatz during German... Read more
Posted on 14 October 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Announcing German Literature Month 2019
2019 is a significant year in terms of German history, both actual and literary. It’s 30 years since the Fall of the Wall; 100 years since the Founding of the... Read more
Posted on 16 September 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
The Driver’s Seat by Muriel Spark (1970)
Muriel Spark is one of those authors that’s hit or miss for me. I liked the first two books I’ve read (pre-blogging) – Girls of Slender Meansand The Prime of... Read more
Posted on 13 September 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Mapp and Lucia by E. F. Benson (1931)
Feeling a little under the weather a couple of weeks ago, I decided I needed something to cheer me up. E. F. Benson’s much-loved novel Mapp and Lucia seemed an... Read more
Posted on 04 September 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Will and Testament (Arv Og Miljø) by Vigdis Hjorth (2016) – Norwegian Literature
From the blurb: “Four siblings. Two summer houses. One terrible secret. To what degree should the horrors of the past be allowed to shake the present? Read more
Posted on 26 August 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
The Radetzky March Readalong – Part 3
SPOILER WARNING – The answers and questions give away important plot pointsThere seems to be only one true and honest relationship in this novel—the friendship... Read more
Posted on 18 April 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
The Radetzky March Readalong – Part 2
SPOILER WARNING – The answers and questions give away important plot pointsAre there characters you like or dislike particularly so far? Read more
Posted on 11 April 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
The Radetzky March Readalong – Part 1
SPOILER WARNING – The answers and questions give away important plot points Welcome to the #germanlitmonth spring readalong of Joseph Roth’s more famous novel,... Read more
Posted on 04 April 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Peach by Emma Glass – Dylan Thomas Prize 2019 Blog Tour @dylanthomprize
Emma Glass’ Peach is one of the books on this year’s Dylan Thomas Prize Long List. The prize is awarded for the best published literary work in the English... Read more
Posted on 29 March 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Get Ready for the Radetzky March Readalong Starting April 4th
Readalong SchedulePart One on Thursday April 4Part Two on Thursday April 11Part 3 on Thursday April 18*****The readalong begins in 10 days time on April 4th wit... Read more
Posted on 25 March 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE