Literary journey of an office career escapee
I don’t like writing reviews of the books that left me frustrated, and that’s why I haven’t written one for “The Awakening” by Kate Chopin, even though I finished reading it a while ago. Still, for the sake of objectivity, I’ve finally decided to share my thoughts about this novel. I don’t want to sound nasty, but... Continue Reading →
“A Lion’s Pride” by P.L. Stuart is the fourth instalment of the epic fantasy Drowned Kingdom saga. And what a riveting instalment it is! From the first pages, the story pulled me in and held me in its grip until the end. “… being a king is a cruel honour.” Othrun, the King of Eastrealm, has... Continue Reading →
What a superb finale to the amazing series! The fourth instalment of the Younglings “Storms, Starlight & Magic” by Helena M. Craggs wraps up the story beautifully. It is also a mind-blowing rollercoaster of events that doesn’t let you take a breath between turning the pages. Quinn Carter might be a half-demon, and he might... Continue Reading →
"We're all stronger for what we've been through and what those we love have been through." Says Nancy, who is suffering from Gulf War I-related PTSD, to her brother Brock, who is suffering from another kind of trauma. These words struck me as so piercingly true that I saved this quote from the brilliant novel by... Continue Reading →
Sometimes – or often – the stories that could have happened in real life are the ones that make the most profound impact on us. Realistic fiction, both contemporary and historical, has always been my favourite genre. As a teenager, I’d consumed every tragic, heart-wrenching, deeply emotional – yes, I read mainly the classics –... Continue Reading →
If you, despite the season of Hallmark-style festivities being in full swing, still prefer a bit – or more! – of an edge in your reads, check out these books. These stories will make you shed a tear – or more! – but not because that “scene with a cute puppy” is so delightful. “Tears... Continue Reading →
Only to your reading experience, of course! I am not a real fan of crime fiction. I don't know why, but I have never felt compelled enough to read endless stories about solving murders. I agree, there are many charming and quirky detectives both in literature and on screen, but, alas, I have stayed immune... Continue Reading →
Winter is a perfect time to reflect on life, think back to the time when we fell in love for the first time, travelled to the country of our dreams, and dwell on our mistakes. And what can be a better company for these activities than a good book? This is my list of books... Continue Reading →
If you, like me, aren’t one of those readers who read exclusively one genre and if you like it when the books you read stimulate musings about different aspects of life, check out these books. There is more to them than magical creatures, far-away worlds, and the developments of technological progress. “Child of Another Kind”... Continue Reading →
“Josef The Writer’s Cat” by Ellen Khodakivska If you have a cat, this story will fill your heart with warmth. But if you don’t, you’ll immediately want to change it.“Josef The Writer’s Cat” is a book that any cat would dream to have written. The story is told from the perspective of Josef, the cat... Continue Reading →
Eve's Book Diary 