For this time of uncertainty and lack of physical activity Yoga with Adriene is one of the best ways to keep fit and relax at the same time.
Whenever I can, I do yoga at the end of my day and it certainly makes a huge difference.
Thank you very much, Adriene!
Sunday 19 April 2020
Malice by Keigo Higashino
This was my first book by Keigo Higashino and I found it very interesting not only because I love Japanese culture but also because the way this murder story is written is quite different from traditional western murder novels. Although the identity of the murderer is revealed halfway through the book, I just couldn't stop reading, I wanted to know why and I was certainly surprised by the outcome.
If you are a fan of this genre and have never read a Japanese author, this could be a good book to start.
Sunday 12 April 2020
Saturday 11 April 2020
What to read while in self-isolation.
Midnight at the Blackbird Café. (A feel-good novel)
A delightfully heart-warming novel. All the readers who love, hate, regret and long will relate to this story of hope and forgiveness. I'd move to the wonderful village of Wicklow in a heartbeat if I could.
A must-read for book worms. If you can, read it with a piece of fruit pie, it will make it even better.
Whiskey in a Teacup. (A novel about the joys of Southen living )
What can I say? I can't cook and I loved the book. I've never been to the south of the US and I'm willing to move there right now.
A lovely read with delightful pictures and heart-warming stories.
Red Tea (A mystery in a foreign country)
This novel is set in Japan, one of the most fascinating countries in the world because of its unique culture which the author describes in many parts of the book. If you love that country, this book is certainly for you and you will wish you had some green tea and a delicious onigiri to enjoy while you are reading.
Little Fires Everywhere. (A must-read before watching the TV show)
A very entertaining novel about the seemingly perfect life of an upper-middle-class American suburb. The author describes skillfully the ups and downs of the wealthy Richardson family and the struggling Warren mother and daughter.
Defy the Stars (A YA Sci-Fi/Romance novel)
Claudia Gray has written a beautiful novel about what means to be human and to have a soul. It may seem an ordinary sci-fi/romance YA novel but it's much more.
What makes this novel special, in my opinion, is the development of the characters, a human and a robot and their growth and evolution in the book. They question their beliefs and are able to make tough decisions.
The Little Book of Higge.(A novel to learn about another culture)
A good book to read right now. Although everything the author mentions is not possible at the moment,I think it will make you feel better at home.
A must-read for book worms. If you can, read it with a piece of fruit pie, it will make it even better.
Whiskey in a Teacup. (A novel about the joys of Southen living )
What can I say? I can't cook and I loved the book. I've never been to the south of the US and I'm willing to move there right now.
A lovely read with delightful pictures and heart-warming stories.
Red Tea (A mystery in a foreign country)
This novel is set in Japan, one of the most fascinating countries in the world because of its unique culture which the author describes in many parts of the book. If you love that country, this book is certainly for you and you will wish you had some green tea and a delicious onigiri to enjoy while you are reading.
Little Fires Everywhere. (A must-read before watching the TV show)
A very entertaining novel about the seemingly perfect life of an upper-middle-class American suburb. The author describes skillfully the ups and downs of the wealthy Richardson family and the struggling Warren mother and daughter.
Defy the Stars (A YA Sci-Fi/Romance novel)
Claudia Gray has written a beautiful novel about what means to be human and to have a soul. It may seem an ordinary sci-fi/romance YA novel but it's much more.
What makes this novel special, in my opinion, is the development of the characters, a human and a robot and their growth and evolution in the book. They question their beliefs and are able to make tough decisions.
The Little Book of Higge.(A novel to learn about another culture)
A good book to read right now. Although everything the author mentions is not possible at the moment,I think it will make you feel better at home.
An astronaut's guide to self-isolation.
The Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield gives sensible tips and answers children's question on how to cope with this difficult time.
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