Category Archives: BOOKS

I read 63 books this year!

What? My reading goal was to read at least 45 books, so I think it’s safe to say I did well on this one. Happy! If you’re interested, I keep track of books on goodreads. I’m still right in the … Continue reading

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Goodreads Reading Challenge 2014

I completed my goal of 45 books! And it’s not even the last day of December yet! 3 more months to go to read a whole bunch of exciting books, I’m excited. Yaya! The book I just finished is The … Continue reading

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PS. I love you – book & movie review

The original book PS. I love you by Cecilia Ahern was published in 2004. The story is about Holly who loses her husband, Gerry, to a brain tumour. What she soon discovers is that he left her a list of … Continue reading

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things about books |1

Yesterday I found out about the most amazing website EVER. I’m dead serious. It is tuebl.ca and basically it’s a big database full of ebooks. No, not only classics, but also the most popular books of the moment. Definitely worth … Continue reading

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His Dark Materials – Philip Pullman

This trilogy consists of the following books: the Golden Compass (or the Northern Lights), the Subtle Knife and the Amber Spyglass. When the Golden Compass movie adaptation first came out in 2007, I immediately went to see it in the … Continue reading

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Stacking the shelves |1

This is the first time I’m using this title. A couple of other blogs use it to announce new books, hauls, library books, just everything that includes new books and a bookshelf, be it in reality or in the virtual … Continue reading

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Would You Rather – Book Edition (TAG)

Would you rather… 1. Read only trilogies or stand alones? I think I would rather read only trilogies, that is if it’s a good story. You know the feeling when you love a story but there isn’t any sequel coming … Continue reading

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The Invention of Hugo Cabret – Brian Selznick

Orphan, clock keeper, and thief, Hugo lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station, where his survival depends on secrets and anonymity. But when his world suddenly interlocks with an eccentric, bookish girl and a bitter old man … Continue reading

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2013 reading challenge!

Het is de laatste dag van 2013 en dit betekent dat ik even in een post ga bekijken hoe ik het er vanaf heb gebracht bij de 2013 Goodreads Reading Challenge! Mijn oorspronkelijk doel was om dit jaar 30 boeken … Continue reading

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Christmas Package

Omdat er op bol.com weer een actie was op de Engelse boeken 2+1 gratis, kon ik het niet laten nog een laatste bestelling te plaatsen voor Kerstmis. Zie het als een cadeautje voor mezelf. Wij doen hier thuis immers niet … Continue reading

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