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Book Review: "The Hunter and the Whale" by Laurens Van Der Post
You are perhaps bored of reading about me going through old Penguin books and reading them but, perhaps you will indulge me on the reason why. Well, it's the Christmas Season which means my money is depleting quite quickly. This means that maybe I cannot afford to buy too many books at the moment and most of the ones I am buying are discounted on Kindle or they are used books from other sites. But these books that I am eating through at the moment are the orange Penguin Books I found in my mother's house and so, they don't cost me a thing. I was simply allowed to pick up whatever I wanted and take it with me. For this, I am grateful. This book is called The Hunter and the Whale and prepare yourself for some beautiful writing.
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
5 Ways to Read More
I really do think I've answered this question before but it is cropping up a lot yet again. The question comes from primarily online spaces but it is simply this: how do you read so much? And my friends, neither is this difficult nor is it impossible - it is simply a different type of lifestyle. People in real life often give me odd looks or think I'm a bit weird because of how much I love reading, but this is you easy guide to making more space for it in your life. So get ready to put down your social media application, make yourself a cup of tea and curl up with a good book.
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Mozart's Letters" ed. by Eric Blom
Recently, I found myself scrolling through the list of black Penguin Classics and I think I saw one of those books where there's a painting of Mozart on the front and it read 'Mozart's Letters' underneath. I always wanted to know what Mozart was thinking whilst doing his great works but apart from that I was thinking about where I had seen this book before. It seemed too familiar. Again, I rummaged through the old books I had brought from my mother's house and within I found a Pelican Book published in 1956 entitled 'Mozart's Letters'. So, even though the Penguin Classic book perhaps looked more 'social media' - we know how much I care about social media. I read my copy for free instead.
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Gabriel García Márquez's Love in the Time of Cholera was first published in Spanish in 1985 under the title El amor en los tiempos del cólera. The novel was eagerly anticipated, as García Márquez had already established himself as a literary giant with works like "One Hundred Years of Solitude." Published by Editorial Oveja Negra in Colombia, the novel quickly gained acclaim for its lush, poetic prose and its profound exploration of love and human connection.
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Room at the Top" by John Braine
I am not going to lie but I didn't want to read this book at all when I picked it up. It's this sort of hyper-masculine book that teeters on the lines of the novel High-Rise by JG Ballard or anything by Tom Wolfe - if both of those writers were perhaps writing their very first novel in their teens.
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
Mary J. Blige Reflects on Her Viral Duet with Taylor Swift: A Decade of Mutual Respect and Musical Connection. AI-Generated.
When two musical powerhouses collide, the result is nothing short of magical. Ten years ago, Mary J. Blige and Taylor Swift shared the stage during Swift’s 1989 World Tour, performing a show-stopping duet of Blige’s iconic hit “Family Affair.” The moment, which recently resurfaced online, has reignited conversations about the mutual admiration and respect between these two artists. In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Blige reflected on the unforgettable collaboration, her thoughts on Swift’s artistry, and the deeper connection they share through their music.
By mureed hussain2 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: "August is a Wicked Month" by Edna O'Brien
I haven't read a lot by Edna O'Brien but as I have said before, I went back to my hometown and rummaged through some really old orange Penguin Books. This is where I found the book August is a Wicked Month and so, with its strange cover and the book itself practically falling apart, I decided to give it a read. There was something compelling about this book that speaks to the old turning into the new, the mid-20th century generation of wanderlust and yet, crippling loneliness. There is something ironic but compassionate about this book that draws us into the main character's eccentric journey.
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Galapagos" by Kurt Vonnegut
I was struggling with what I wanted to read and tossing myself between Kurt Vonnegut and Ray Bradbury. Noticing that perhaps I didn't want to read a short story anthology just yet, I edged towards reading some Kurt Vonnegut instead. I've just returned to my apartment in Nottingham after being in my hometown of Birmingham over Christmas for a few days and unfortunately, we are moving forever closer to the time when I will have to go back to work (no, I haven't done my seating plans yet - I apologise but if I do them too early, I'll just keep editing them...Better I do them just before I go back). Well, let's not think about that for now...
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
