Literary journey of an office career escapee
"Witch’s Mirror” is the second book in the “Vampires of the Emberbury” series by Eva Alton. I enjoyed the first book “Stray Witch” so much that I went on reading the second one right away. And after reading the second, I dived right into the third. “Witch’s Mirror” has a darker edge to it. Alba,... Continue Reading →
As I’m sitting and staring at the blinking cursor, I can’t but dwell on the controversies of a human mind. Why is it so that when you like something, dozens of words, appropriate to express your positive feelings spring obligingly in your head, but when you’ve irrevocably fallen in love with it, your mind goes... Continue Reading →
“Choices” by T.R. Hamby is the story of Audrey who doesn’t fit into the conventional life pattern. The pattern that every woman is supposed to follow, and if she doesn’t, she gets to know what the declared broad-mindedness really means. The truth is that although no one calls her offensive names, neither does she get... Continue Reading →
An absolutely delightful “Pride and Prejudice” variation, which will please both classical Jane Austen fans and those readers who prefer a more modern twist to a story. “Accusing Mr Darcy” by Kelly Miller is an alternative version of how Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy fell in love. We get the charming setting of rural, aristocratic... Continue Reading →
"The Glass Lake" was the first Maeve Binchy novel I read about ten years ago or maybe even more, and after that, her books have become the ones I turn to when I'm not in the best of moods. There is so much warmth in her novels that when you read them, it's like sunbathing... Continue Reading →
“Soulless” by Gail Carriger is a tale about vampires, werewolves, and English spinsters. When I started writing this review, I flipped through the pages searching for some quotes to show you how wonderfully witty this book is, and I couldn’t stop. I have to reread it. Well, to cut a long story short, if the... Continue Reading →
This is not an easy task to write about your favourite books. Especially when a book has been your loyal friend for longer than the majority of your real friends. You get protective of that book, just like you would if you had to protect a person.Like the majority of legendary books, "Pride and Prejudice"... Continue Reading →
Adam Berendt dies and leaves women who loved him bereft.These women are wealthy, some of them are married, and they are used to a sophisticated lifestyle. Only rich people live in Salthill-on-Hudson, a New York City suburb. But when Adam Berendt dies, it is as if a veil falls down from their perfect lives.Some of... Continue Reading →
What an absolutely charming book! I finished reading it a few days ago, but a dreamy smile still appears on my face whenever I think about it.To be honest, I was a little cautious to read one of my favourite book’s variations. I had a rather disappointing experience with reading “Sense and Sensibility” modern adaptation... Continue Reading →
This is the second book I’ve read by this author. And I can tell you with absolute certainty that I will read more. R.A. Hutchins manages to catch the most beautiful things in human nature, while she does see and accept that life can be cruel and unfair to the best of us. “The Angel... Continue Reading →
Eve's Book Diary 