As South Africa prepares to celebrate Women's Month, it reminded me a lot about the various movements that have fought for equal rights. One of these movements included the Suffragettes during the late 19th century and early 20th century. Thus we've moved on to the country who first gave women the right to vote in…
4 Honeypots Although I'm a fan of classical music, I've hardly listened to Russian composers. That is why I was excited to read The Conductor by Sarah Quigley. Believe me, Ms Quigley did not disappoint. Plot: As Hitler devastate Europe, he turns to Russia as his next conquest. He plans to bomb and starve the…
Moving from fashion-driven France, we now arrive in Russia - where everyone drinks vodka and have a bear as a pet. 😉 Just kidding!! When I think about Russia, three things come to mind: Russian ballet dancers are extremely talented. Winter in Russia must be brutal due to all the snow and cold temperatures.Vodka, vodka and…
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 In this regard, Kate Quinn's The Alice Network superseded my expectations.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…
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…
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…
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 Buzzy Bookbee 