Book Review | The Death of Ivan Ilyich – Leo Tolstoy

Wow! This was my first Tolstoy, and also my first experience of Russian literature. I thought it was a brilliant book, if not a bit frustrating at times due to the sheer ignorance and attitude of our protagonist, Ivan Ilyich. Although, that was the intention. Synopsis Hailed as one of the world's supreme masterpieces on … Continue reading Book Review | The Death of Ivan Ilyich – Leo Tolstoy

Book Review | If You Still Recognise Me – Cynthia So (Spoiler Free!)

I mentioned I’d like to do a review of this book because it speaks to rekindling old relationships, which I felt was relevant to what I am doing in revisiting my beloved blog to post all sorts of random things!  ‘If You Still Recognise Me’ is ‘a lyrical contemporary story about falling in love and … Continue reading Book Review | If You Still Recognise Me – Cynthia So (Spoiler Free!)

The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes | Book Review

Synopsis “It is the morning of the reaping that will kick off the tenth annual Hunger Games. In the Capital, eighteen-year-old Coriolanus Snow is preparing for his one shot at glory as a mentor in the Games. The once-mighty house of Snow has fallen on hard times, its fate hanging on the slender chance that … Continue reading The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes | Book Review

I Should Have Read That Book Tag! | Ft. My Guilty Face

Thank you so much to Abi for nominating me to participate in this tag! It’s been a while since I last wrote a book tag, so my book blogging brain is a little rusty. However, I anticipate that this will be a fun post! Hope you stick to the end, as you may even be … Continue reading I Should Have Read That Book Tag! | Ft. My Guilty Face

6 Books In One Day | 24-Hour Readathon Wrap-Up

Did I stay up for the whole 24 hours? No. Was it as successful as I anticipated? No. But was it worth it? Yes! On 25th April I spontaneously decided to partake in a 24-hour readathon. I’ve seen these challenges all over booktube and I really wanted to try it myself. So my friend and … Continue reading 6 Books In One Day | 24-Hour Readathon Wrap-Up