Mini classic review: Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy

Anna Karenina provides a vast panorama of contemporary life in Russia and of humanity in general. In it Tolstoy uses his intense imaginative insight to create some of the most memorable characters in literature. Anna is a sophisticated woman who abandons her empty existence as the wife of Karenin and turns to Count Vronsky to …

End of Year Survey: My 2021 in Books and Blogging

Hi all! Can you believe it’s almost 2022? This year went by so fast, I can't even remember what I did, despite spend most of the year in lockdown. But a good thing that's come out of it is I got a new job! And I'm very happy there and enjoy going to work. What …

October Wrap Up: The Month of Spooky Scary Skeleton

Hi all! Hope you had a wonderful spooky season! I know I did! I spent the month watching a few scary movies, and giving out plenty of chocolate on Halloween night. How did you celebrate Halloween? Let me know! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1dSY6ZuXEY Books read 14 reads: 7 books, 4 audiobooks, 1 poetry collection, 1 essay collection, 1 …

The Finally Fall Book Tag

Hi all! You may be wondering what an Australian is doing completing the Fall Book Tag, because it's not Fall in Australia, it's Spring! Well, that's because ... Today I'm off to America!!! 🙌🏼 ✈️ 🇺🇸 My sister and I very spontaneously planned this trip back in August, as a graduation present to ourselves because we're both …

Real Neat Blog Award

Thank you very much to Melting Pots and Other Calamities for nominating me for this award! I am so so so late with this post and I'm sorry! Everyone please go check out Melting Pot's amazing blog here! Rules: This award is designed for people who have a ‘real neat blog’.  Those participating should: Put …