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• 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

• Amy Bloom: White Houses (2018)

  

  I’m not that familiar with most of the pre-Reagan American presidents and even less with their respective wives, but Eleanor Roosevelt was someone who had pique... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2019 BOOKS, CULTURE

• 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 – 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

• 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

• 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