Tag: book recommendation

Yesterday, #Brexit didn’t happen

Yesterday, the 29th of March 2019, the United Kingdom was meant to leave the European Union. But as we all know, this hasn't happened yet. The likelihood of the UK crashing out of the EU is growing by the minute. And with #Brexit being a total mess, the post-Brexit dystopia Who Shot Tony Blair? by … Continue reading Yesterday, #Brexit didn’t happen →

When a dog changes everything… Book review of Buster & Moo by Geoff Le Pard

Book review of Buster & Moo by Geoff Le Pard Laden is having an affair while trying to secure a promotion, for nothing in the world does she want her boyfriend Mervin to find out that she's sleeping with a junior colleague. They don't talk much and seem to avoid the things that are really … Continue reading When a dog changes everything… Book review of Buster & Moo by Geoff Le Pard →

Following a girl in an all-male profession…, a book review of “First Lady of the Keys” by Lucy Brazier

  Following a girl in an all-male profession..., a book review of "First Lady of the Keys" by Lucy Brazier" At Old College, the main priorities seem to be food, tea, and alcohol. At least so it seems when PorterGirl starts sharing her adventures as Deputy Head Porter. Her job has so far never been … Continue reading Following a girl in an all-male profession…, a book review of “First Lady of the Keys” by Lucy Brazier →

True love, a book review: “Not Today, But Someday” by Lori L. Otto

Emi, who due to the sudden breakup of her parents has moved in the middle of the school year, has stopped believing in love. Her first friend in her new hight school is the rather artistic Nate, who is desperately searching for love, or at least physical satisfaction. As the story unfolds the two narrators … Continue reading True love, a book review: “Not Today, But Someday” by Lori L. Otto →

Life in a French small town ~ a book review and recommendation of “Chronicles from Château de Moines” by Evelyne Holingue

After his mother lost her battle with cancer, Scott, his younger sister, and his "hippy" father move from California to rural France. In the fall of 1970, in the small town of Château de Moines a new life starts for all of them, far away from the ghosts of their past. Scott quickly adapts to … Continue reading Life in a French small town ~ a book review and recommendation of “Chronicles from Château de Moines” by Evelyne Holingue →

Discovering a different side of Paris ~ A book review and recommendation of “Trapped in Paris” by Evelyne Holingue

After a trip to Paris, Cameron, a 16 year old American is on his way back home to Maine. But sometimes natural events make us change plans. Due to the eruption of a Volcano in Island, Charles de Gaulle airport is now longer letting planes take off. After a tiring night at the airport and … Continue reading Discovering a different side of Paris ~ A book review and recommendation of “Trapped in Paris” by Evelyne Holingue →

An ingredient, a hunt, a love for a book – a book recommendation “Vanilla: Travels in Search of the Luscious Substance” by Tim Ecott

An ingredient, a hunt, a love for a book A book recommendation "Vanilla: Travels in Search of the Luscious Substance" by Tim Ecott How hard can it be to find a book? Once again an order for my favourite ingredient, Vanilla, had arrived at our house. This time, I was curious, I wanted to know … Continue reading An ingredient, a hunt, a love for a book – a book recommendation “Vanilla: Travels in Search of the Luscious Substance” by Tim Ecott →