How-To Read Books
“Mr Willy Wonka can make marshmallows that taste of violets, and rich caramels that change colour every ten seconds as you suck them, and little feathery sweets that melt away deliciously the moment you put them between your lips. He can make chewing-gum that never loses its taste, and sugar balloons that you can blow... Continue Reading →
Which book species are you? I'm definitely: the hoarder (I don't even know how many books I own...200 + ebooks + my grandmother owned a bookshop once so you can just guess what our house looks like...), chronological reader , immersive reader, library lover (could never afford all the books I read), book rescuer, multitasker,... Continue Reading →
“Like most misery, it started with apparent happiness.” ― Markus Zusak, The Book Thief The Book Thief is a novel by Australian author Markus Zusak. It was first published in 2005 and it centers around the life of Liesel Meminger, a nine-year-old girl living in Germany during World War II. Liesel's experiences are narrated by Death, who... Continue Reading →
“I am not pretty. I am not beautiful. I am as radiant as the sun.” ― Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games The nation of Panem is formed from a post-apocalyptic North America. It consists of a wealthy Capitol region surrounded by 12 poorer districts. Early in its history, a rebellion led by a 13th district... Continue Reading →