I have maintained a longtime appreciation for historical fiction novels, particularly those which capture characters’ evolving lives against the backdrop of historically significant events. While my mom recommended this coming-of-age story to me a long time ago (exclaiming in the middle of a thrift store that she had to buy me my own copy), it took me a couple of years to begin working my way through all 657 pages of it.… Continue reading
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As the New Year dawns and the daunting prospect of returning to my monotonous daily routine approaches, I continue reflecting on my delightful adventure through the Christmas markets of Germany earlier in December.
Day 4
We began our day in the famous city of Heidelberg, which has all the makings of a fairytale town.… Continue reading
December is a season of vast darkness and rapidly chilling temperatures in Boston, yet an antidote to the winter blues emerges every year: holiday festivities. While I’ve been lucky enough to be raised in a multi-faith household, where 8 days of Hanukkah are accompanied by a stocky Christmas tree, I opted to ‘up the ante’ this year and visit a winter destination that is virtually unparalleled in its holiday spirit.… Continue reading
Picture yourself as a member of a thriving tech startup, venturing to the French Alps for a luxury winter getaway in a posh chateau with your Type-A colleagues. Upon your arrival, tensions emerge, arguments erupt, and the fate of the company hinges on the decision-making power of a few self-serving members of the group.… Continue reading
Many murder mysteries are dark, with the specter of the deceased looming over shocked, grieving, or confused characters throughout the book. Other murder mysteries take a much lighter approach to the genre, and Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers is one of them.… Continue reading
