-
My Must-Visit Bookshops Across Italy
There’s something magical about book-shopping while travelling—especially in Italy. I’ve been fortunate to visit this beautiful country multiple times, and one of my favourite things to do (besides indulging in pasta and gelato) is popping into bookshops. As someone who speaks Italian and loves bringing books home as souvenirs, exploring Italy’s bookstores feels like a…
-
The Rise of Mythology in Modern Literature: Slavic Influences in Contemporary Books
In recent years, mythology has experienced a resurgence in popular literature, with many modern authors drawing inspiration from ancient stories to craft captivating tales. While Although Greek and Norse myths often dominate discussions, Slavic mythology is slowly making its mark in contemporary literature, offering a rich and untapped source of inspiration. The Power of Slavic…
-
5 Best Apps to Manage Your Home Library
I moved house last year and moving my home library was a special slice of hell. It took me 6 months to arrange my bookshelves the way I liked them and to finally feel comfortable and settled in my reading space. I used this opportunity to install a home library management app to keep track…
-
It’s Been a Year Since I Quit Teaching, and Here’s What I’ve Concluded – Journal
What a difference a year has made! A couple of days ago I realised June was almost over. Tempus volat. And it made me think. In the previous years, June could not come soon enough, the end of June was the beacon towards which I directed all of my energy. It’s as if I put…
-
Atalanta by Jennifer Saint: Book Review
I filled my copy of Jennifer Saint’s latest book Atalanta with post-its, which in my case is a sure sign of how much I enjoyed reading this novel, and an indication of definite future re-readings. In Atalanta, Saint does what she does best: gracefully treads the mythical terrain, bringing forth from the margins the enchanting…
-
Cozy Spring Reads: Book Recommendations
Spring has finally arrived (the winter was quite obstinate this year) and what better way to enjoy this beautiful season than with a good book? Read on for our top cozy spring reads! The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim With its beautiful setting in a medieval Italian castle and joyous descriptions of nature, this…
-
Dystopia in Lord of the Flies by William Golding
1.0 Introduction William Golding’s Lord of the Flies is reminiscent of his predecessors, Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe and Ballantyne’s The Coral Island in his situating the action on an uninhabited tropical island. Unlike his predecessors, however, Golding does not explore British imperialism or resourcefulness but turns to a gloomier topic much more relevant to his own…
-
NaNoWriMo and Rediscovering the Joy of Writing
A blank cork board on Scrivener holds so many possibilities. Every year I talk to fellow writers just around November, and we discuss the quiet dread that surrounds NaNo: deadlines, timeframes, word counts, ideas. Some spend entire October planing and plotting for November just to unleash the ideas and fulfill the daily quota. And for…
-
November Reads: 5 Gothic Books that Hit the Spooky Sweet Spot
November is my favourite month of the year, not only because it’s my birthday in November, but also because it’s in the sweet spot between the spooky October and cheery December, and it allows you to enjoy it whichever way you like. In my case, I love to put up my Christmas tree, and keep…
-
17 Halloween Gift Ideas for the Bookworm in Your Life 2022
Halloween is just around the corner and I couldn’t be more excited! I love autumn for its Halloween-themed decor, pumpkin spice EVERYTHING, scary movies, and spooky autumn reads. If you’re a seasonal reader, and you love a good supernatural, spooky, or witchy autumnal read, check out the list that follows. And if you’re doing some…
Myths & Stories 