Heat Wave became the first book I read in the British writer Penelope Lively. The book, a selection of my book club, is one of … Read More ›
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Irving Stone’s book “The Agony and the Ecstasy” ended when it was just about to become a habit. I interestingly felt at a loss; seems … Read More ›
Ragtime was written in 1975 and thanks to this book, E.L. Doctorow proves that he has the power to change your mind about how to … Read More ›
I met Italo Calvino many years ago when I was still living in Ankara, Turkey and when I was constantly going to and from Istanbul … Read More ›
Australian writer Damon Young’ Philosophy in the Garden is my non-fiction book of the month. In addition to this book, he is also known for … Read More ›
Asleep was the second book I read after Banana Yoshimoto’s beautiful book Kitchen. Kitchen has made me feel so happy, and at ease, so I … Read More ›
The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency was a book I wanted to read since I moved to the UK because it’s very popular here. I’ve … Read More ›
The Art of Asking: How I learned to stop worrying and let people help, tells the story of musician Amanda Palmer and the art of … Read More ›
The Tale of Genji was a book that I thought I would read with extreme joy after Sei Shonagon’s The Pillow Book. But that wasn’t … Read More ›
Morning Sea is the second book I read from Margaret Mazzantini after her best seller Don’t Move. I loved Don’t Move very much and I … Read More ›
The Lonesome Bodybuilder is the first book I’ve read from Yukiko Motoya, but with all due respect, it won’t be the last one. You will … Read More ›