The passengers on the Hankyu Line by Hiro Arikawa is the second book I read by the author and I enjoyed it very much. While I prefer the first book, this was interesting too. The concept is fascinating and I don’t remember reading something similar.…
I borrowed this book, Tomorrow by Oleksandr Krasovitkyy, from a friend. I like reading paperback and this was one of the few books he had like that and not e-books. I am glad I read it because it was a short but interesting book. He…
I read a short review of The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa on Kelly’s blog. See her review here. I saw that the book was available at the local library, so I got a copy. I’m very glad I did because the book is…
The Ruins in Which We Bleed by Steve N Lee* is the third book I read by him and it is just as good as the first two. Without any doubt this is a 5 stars book. I am annoyed that I can’t say why…
Escape from Crimea by Svet Dinahum is a collection of short stories, two of them inspired by real events, one from Ukraine and one from Serbia. Those were my favourite stories. The reason I bought this book is that the author is targeted in Bulgaria…
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer is a bestselling novel. This book, which was an impulse borrow from the library is based on the book, but it is an ELT graded book, a book for the ones who learn English as a…
Bravado by Jeffrey Stephaniuk – Volunteer Canadian and Ukrainian Soldiers in Stories – is one of two books I bought at an Ukrainian event. It is a short book, only 163 pages, and I read it in 2 days. It is a fiction book based,…
The Modern Fairies by Clare Pollard is the first book in a row with low rating. While usually I write a long review for all low ratings, this time I decided to just share a very short quote from the book. At page 220 she…
Remember When by Mary Balogh is the fourth book in the Ravenswood series. I wasn’t sure about this story in the series and I gave the book a lower rating, albeit for other reasons. This is the story of the Dowager Countess of Stratton, Clarissa…
The Orphanage by Serhiy Zhadan is a story that takes place over 3 days. It was recommended to me and I am very happy that I read it. It shows a story of civilians struggling with the war going on in Ukraine. It is about…
Three Sisters by Heather Morris is the 3rd and final book of The Tattooist of Auschwitz series. I read the other 2 and liked them very much. I was excited to read this one and review it today, on Holocaust Memorial Day, marking 80 years…
A Venetian Reckoning by Donna Leon is the 4th book in the Commissario Brunetti series. I’ve read the first one and I’ve decided to read another one. I think the plot was interesting, but it was unnecessarily dark, especially in relation to his family. I…
Bats in the Belfry by E.C.R. Lorac is the first book I read by this author. It is a murder mystery which has very interesting ideas, like how the body was disposed of. I will not get into details to avoid spoilers. Bruce Attleton is…
Always remember by Mary Balogh is the third book in the Ravenswood series. This is the story of Lady Jennifer Arden and Ben Ellis. She is the sister of the main male character from the previous book and he is the half-brother of the main…
Remember Me by Mary Balogh is the second book in the Ravenswood series. This is the story of Lady Philippa Ware and Lucas Arden, the heir to the Duke of Wilby. The plot is simple, an enemies-to-lovers kind of story. It was ok and I…
Remember love by Mary Balogh is the first book in the Ravenswood series. This is the story of Devlin Ware, the Earl of Stratton, and his neighbour, Gwyneth Rhys. Aged 22, Devlin discovered and revealed a secret which affected the whole family. He was exiled…