Where Science meets Romance: Sweetly and Scientifically

I've recently rediscovered Wattpad, and I have to admit that there are some well-written stories on it. I'm sure many of my fellow Bibliophiles can detest that maintaining a reading habit can become very expensive. Wattpad is one way I keep my reading budget low, and it also helps me to support up-and-coming writers as…

Armchair Travel – Around the World through Reading: How a symphony inspired a nation

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…

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 In this regard, Kate Quinn's The Alice Network superseded my expectations.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…

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…