On best books ever
Trying to answer the question if there’s a difference between the best book and the most favourite one and how the best books for shortlists are chosen. Continue reading On best books ever
Month: August 2018
Laura and Emma by Kate Greathead
‘Laura and Emma’ became my punishment for opting to read a bad book till the end. Although I still can’t decide if it’s a bad book or a new genre. Will plotless genre become a reality show for readers? Continue reading Laura and Emma by Kate Greathead
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
The book is a fairytale for adults. There are no dragons or harry potters, but its purpose is the same. It soothes and lulls you while telling you a story of kindness where good conquers bad. Continue reading A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
No Middle Name by Lee Child
If you were ever curious what Tom Sawyer would look like had he grown into a violent version of Sherlock Holmes, this book can show it to you. Continue reading No Middle Name by Lee Child
My blog is one week old!
I wrote my first post a week ago, which certainly doesn’t feel like it. There are now 17 posts on the blog, and they keep coming. Drop a line if you are out there, I’d love to meet new readers! Continue reading My blog is one week old!
Received a reply from Cara Hunter!
But it’s not a positive one. It doesn’t look like I will be able to get the audiobook. It won’t be available, geographically. Continue reading Received a reply from Cara Hunter!
A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway
The memoir has an unusual history. There were two editions published by different family members. Although their motivation remains questionable it is still the truest book Hemingway ever wrote. Continue reading A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway
The samples of the books in my library
These books are not dead. They are marked with black ribbons because they haven’t been born into my library yet. They are Kindle samples. Have you read any of these? Continue reading The samples of the books in my library
How do you prefer your book?
Paper books are good for the planet. Digital copy ownership is an illusion. The proofs of the statements are in the post. Continue reading How do you prefer your book?
Lincoln in the Bardo. The audiobook I couldn’t finish.
The book got Man Booker Prize in 2017. The audiobook was called the best by Audible. It still ruins your brain when you try to listen to it. Continue reading Lincoln in the Bardo. The audiobook I couldn’t finish.
Best Books Ever according to Book Depository
These are the best books ever according to Book Depository. Some titles are quite surprising but some definitely deserve to be in the list. Have you read any of these books? Continue reading Best Books Ever according to Book Depository
Call Me by Your Name by André Aciman
The story about love between two men. A rare romance book that is not silly, shallow or cliche. Continue reading Call Me by Your Name by André Aciman