The Good People by Hannah Kent is a remarkable but deeply distressing novel set in 1820s rural Ireland.I think there's a lot of truth in the notion that those who suffer the most need to believe the most. Belief in a higher power can be not only a comfort but also the driving force that enables ...
How to Spend a Day in Riga, Latvia: 24 Hour Itinerary
Riga, the charming capital of Latvia, is the perfect place to spend a day. All the main sites are in walking distance within the historic old town, and the cobbled streets and striking architecture make this Eastern European capital a beautiful place to wander around. Read on for how to spend a day ...
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine: Isn’t She?
If youโre looking for books set in Scotland that are quietly powerful and deeply moving, Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine is a must-read. This bestselling debut by Gail Honeyman takes readers into the life of a woman who appears fine on the surface but is hiding a world of loneliness and trauma ...
Visiting The Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey
One of Istanbulโs most iconic landmarks, the Blue Mosque is a must-see on any Istanbul itinerary. Built in the early 1600s to rival the grandeur of nearby Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque still draws crowds centuries later.Visiting The Blue Mosque in Istanbul, TurkeyI recently had a long ...
Hamnet: Grief, Genius and the Family Behind the Name
What if the most famous playwright in history owed his greatest work to a child the world forgot?In Hamnet, Maggie OโFarrell breathes life into the quiet corners of history, imagining the tender and tragic story behind Shakespeareโs Hamlet. But this is not a book about the Bard. Itโs about the ...