A couple of years ago, I wrote a book review on The Eyre Affair, the first book in Jasper Fforde’s captivating “Thursday Next” series. Thursday, a literary detective in the SO-27 government agency, previously found herself embroiled in a page-turning series of tumultuous events when Acheron Hades—one of the world’s most notorious criminals—kidnapped Jane Eyre from the classic Jane Austen novel.… Continue reading
In the tiny town of Faha, immense change is coming. The rain that has fallen on the town for years has stopped, electricity is entering the buildings, and 17-year-old Noe finds himself sharing a bedroom with a charismatic newcomer named Christy.… Continue reading
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
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
