The Edwardian era of British history covers the brief reign of King Edward VII, 1901 to 1910. Edward VII, was already the leader of a fashionable elite that set a style influenced by the art and fashions of continental Europe. Samuel Hynes described the Edwardian era as a “leisurely time when women wore picture hats and did not vote, when the rich were not…
Book Review 45 – The Trespasser by Tana French
‘The Trespasser’ is the sixth book in the Dublin Murder Squad series by Tana French. It picks up a few months after The Secret Place and follows detective Antoinette Conway and her partner on a murder investigation of a young girl. Accompanying her on the trail of suspects, the readers get a clear insight into…
Book Review 44 – Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrick Backman
“There’s a lot you can’t know about a person until you become one with her. What her capabilities are. The courage she has.” The best selling author of A Man Called One writes another beautiful story of an old woman, finding love and second chances at life. Like his other books, Britt-Marie Was Here also…
Botanical Cover Reading List
We all love book covers. This time I have curated of some of the great books written with equally amazing book covers. All the books in the list has either plants or flowers on the cover. Scroll down for the list of books – THE SIGNATURE OF ALL THINGS by Elizabeth Gilbert – It is…
Book Review 43 – Anna And The French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
Anna And The French Kiss is first in the trilogy written by Stephanie Perkins. Set in the city of love, the book follows a young girl named Anna as she struggles her way through a new country and hopelessly falls in love. On the outside, it would seem like any romantic young adult novel, but…
Book Review 42 – Normal People by Sally Rooney
Normal People is the second book by 28-year-old author Sally Rooney. Set in Ireland, the book invites you on a journey of two people through adolescence and into early adulthood. Sally tells a story of Marianne and Connell – two deeply damaged people who share an intense relationship that defies the stereotypical norms of the…
Book To Movie/TV Adaptations – Reading List
Some books are meant to be read and some of them become stories that are meant to be watched. Here are some books that are a must read before the movie or TV adaptation comes out. Scroll down for the list – DEATH ON THE NILE by Agatha Christie – The tranquillity of a cruise…
Book Review 41 – The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
For two years, I’ve wanted to read this book, but I think I’m just not into non-fiction. As a part of reading a book with a number in the title, I choose this book. I thought this year is the best time to read it as I turned 25, and you know what they say-…
Book Review 40 – The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
“You may tell a tale that takes up residence in someone’s soul, becomes their blood and self and purpose. That tale will move them and drive them and who knows what they might do because of it, because of your words. That is your role, your gift.” There is a magical, and mystical feeling surrounding…
Book Review 39 – Seating Arrangements by Maggie Shipstead
Set during three days, Seating Arrangements is the debut novel by Maggie Shipstead. The story takes place in the Weskeke island where the elder daughter of the Van Meter family is getting married. The story travels back and forth, reminiscing over the days went by. Everyone has gathered together to drink and enjoy the weekend…
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