Category Archives: Books
The Good Soldier by Ford Madox Ford
The first time I heard of Ford Madox Ford was when I was reading Ernest Hemingway’s A Moveable Feast. I can’t remember the exact quote, but essentially Hemingway said readers shouldn’t bother with Ford’s novels. Then a few months ago … Continue reading
Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami
For five months I did my best not to enter any bookshops to buy books. My goal was to read more books that I already owned instead of buying new ones that would sit around for years before I opened … Continue reading
Elif Shafak
Elif Shafak was born in Strasbourg. When she was only one her parents divorced and her mother, who became a diplomat, took her to Turkey and raised her with the help of Shafak’s grandmother. Shafak has also resided in the … Continue reading
Random Shots from the London Book Fair
I’ve just left the London Book Fair and I’m exhausted. Here are some photos that I took today. Hopefully by the morning I’ll be more coherent and can share about what I saw, heard, and learned. Tomorrow is the last … Continue reading
The Book Fair is Here!
Today is the day. In a few hours I’ll be at the London Book Fair, which lasts for three days. I’ve been looking forward to this for a long time. And now it’s here! I’ll be crazy busy over the next three … Continue reading
Stardust Read-Along, Part 1
I am extremely happy to be taking part in this group read. Last year Carl hosted two group reads of Neil Gaiman books: Neverwhere and The Graveyard Book. Before these events I had never picked up one of his book, … Continue reading
Disgrace by J. M. Coetzee
This is the fourth novel I’ve read by Coetzee and the third that I’ve completed for my 50 Year Project. I read this novel a few years ago and found it disturbing. Since I have the rule that I have to read or reread … Continue reading
The Heat of the Day by Elizabeth Bowen
Caroline at Beauty is a Sleeping Cat hosted a group read of The Heat of the Day by Elizabeth Bowen. Today it’s time to discuss the novel. When I read the back cover I was excited to read this one: … Continue reading
All Quiet on the Western Front
Many claim that All Quiet on the Western Front is the greatest war novel of all time. Now I haven’t read that many war novels. However, I will say this is a damn good novel. If you only read one … Continue reading
Once Upon a Time
I can’t believe it’s that time of year again. This year is flying by, just like all the rest. Carl is once again hosting his Once Upon a Time Challenge. Spring has officially sprung according to the calendar in the … Continue reading
