The Spanish Civil War has inspired a whole body of work in art and literature. I am not much of an art historian, but I remember being awe struck standing in front of Picasso's Guernica in Madrid's Museo Reina Sofia. I had not known much about the civil war then but I had vaguely heard … Continue reading For Whom The Bell Tolls – Ernest Hemingway
This series is really really good and I kind of wish I wasn't a step closer to finishing all of the books. My favourite thing about this book is that the author creates problematic situations with such realism that it is actually quite hard to stop reading once you've started. At Fallingford (Daisy's house) Daisy … Continue reading Arsenic for Tea-Robin Stevens
This is a delightful little book, chronicling the daily life of an octogenarian dutch man living in an old age home on the outskirts of Amsterdam. The ageing population in the West (and Japan) has been widely commented upon. More often than not, it is seen as a problem that needs to be solved. You … Continue reading The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen, 83 1/4 Years Old – Hendrik Groen
I spent two winters in Michigan. It was cold; I felt it all the more coming straight from the tropical heat of Mumbai. All my previous experiences of snow were those of tourists: artificial, designed to thrill and time-bound. Michigan was my first experience of a snow-bound way of living. I know many who really … Continue reading History of Wolves – Emily Fridlund
This is a lovely book by David Walliams. If you read a lot of David Walliams books then you will see a slight relationship between this book and the Worlds Worst Children. I however was a bit disappointed that the book was similar because I could predict at times what was going to happen next … Continue reading Fing – David Walliams
The animals of Farthing Wood is a breathtaking adventure that follows a group of creatures of all sizes that range from a handful of tiny field mice to a slippery adder. The characters in this book are so memorable and each have their own specific characteristics. In this story Farthing wood is being cut down. … Continue reading The Animals Of Farthing Wood – Colin Dann
Cal Newport is a Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, but he is much better known for his books on personal efficiency. I read his Deep Work in 2017. In that book he talks about strategies for focusing in a world full of distractions. Now self-help books are a dime a dozen and most … Continue reading Digital Minimalism – Cal Newport
This is a humorous book similar to books by David Walliams and Roald Dahl. Typically David Baddiel’s books are creative and gripping. This novel is no different. Ryan is the naughtiest kid in school, he plays prank after prank. But his fun is now in danger of being blown away. For kindly Mr Fawcett has … Continue reading Head Kid – David Baddiel
Maybe I read this book a bit to late but whatever the season i am sure this book will always be enjoyable. It is funny and full of unexpected friendships. The excitement of the plot grips you from the start.Another thing is that this proves that word disabled people is wrong, because people who are … Continue reading The Christmasauras-Tom Fletcher
Daisy and Hazel are best friends. They are also part of a secret detective club which no one apart from them knows about. Unfortunately there aren’t very interesting cases at Deepdean school for girls. (unless you count the case of Lavinia’s missing tie which they don’t ) But a real murderer is in their midst … Continue reading Murder Most Unladylike – Robin Stevens
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