What I am looking forward to in the next few months!

Why are we always looking for the latest books that are coming out? With an overflowing bookshelf and a TBR (To Be Read) list longer than I can ever finish, I still spend time looking through the multiple lists of anticipated books. So here are a few books I am looking forward to for the…

Armchair Travel – Around the World through Reading: Discovering The Alice Network

4.5 Honeypots Although I generally enjoy historical fiction, my favourite novels make me want to learn more about the subject matter. In this regard, Kate Quinn's The Alice Network superseded my expectations. I also spend hours reading up on Alice Dubois (the leader of the Alice network!) and other spies, who lived between 1914 and…

20 Questions Book Tag

I came across this blog post "Madame Writer's 20 Questions" while looking for the best way to tell you a little more about myself. I will be introducing myself bit by bit and share with you more about myself and my reading habits as this blog grows. To start, I thought these 20 questions are…

Armchair Travel: Around the World through Reading – France

We started our journey around the world in Germany. After reading The Reader by Bernhard Schlink, we have "travelled" on to France. A country that is known for its romance, the artist, fashion and museums. 🙂 Just like many other countries, France has some fun and interesting facts.  France is almost a fifth of the…

Armchair Travel – Around the World Through Reading: Discussing The Reader

3/5 Honeypots Plot: The story revolves around Michael and Hanna's relationship. It all begins with Michael, 15 years old, falling ill on his way home from school. He is then saved by Hanna, who is twice his age, and they become lovers. One day Hanna simply disappears, and Michael only sees her again when he…

Armchair Travel: Around the World through Reading

Trying something outside of your comfort zone is always a good idea. Whether it's travelling to someplace you've never been or a dish that sounds both weird and delicious at your favourite restaurant because you can't say whether you like something without trying it first. This is why I chose to read a book from each country in the world to expose me to new books and authors. You never know what you will find when you start to rummage inside your local library and bookstore.

The Big Debate: LISTENING VERSUS READING – What is your take on it?

Book open on a table with a headset placed on the book

Book lovers are just as unique as the books they read! So, being classified as a book lover shouldn't be limited to those people who only read traditional books. Since June is dubbed Audiobook month, to celebrate it, we will be discussing the big debate regarding listening and reading books. Some people see Audiobooks as the baby of the publishing industry, while others view it as cheating on your favourite novel.