Friday, 15 May 2026

The Story of a New Name [#books #reviews]

by Elena Ferrante

Neapolitan Novels
My Brilliant Friend
Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay


«Ti do una stanza, ti chiudi dentro».
«A che serve?».
Si strinse nelle spalle.
«A sapere che ci sei».

- I'll give you a room, you can lock yourself in.
- What's the point?
She shrugged.
- To know you're here.

Tuesday, 5 May 2026

Crooked House [#books #reviews]

by Agatha Christie


Even if he hasn’t made a mistake, it won’t matter—so long as the right person killed him.
Sophia

Wednesday, 8 April 2026

Anne of Avonlea [#books #reviews]

by L.M. Montgomery

Anne of Green Gables
← Anne of Green Gables
Anne of the Island →


"I'm nervous about a good many things," said Anne, "but I don't think there is much fear that I won't be able to talk."
And, to do her justice, there wasn't.
(Page 413)

Sunday, 29 March 2026

Tales from Earthsea [#books #reviews]

by Ursula K. Le Guin

Earthsea
Tehanu
The Other Wind


There was a hearth there, and they would light the fire. People came even from farms across the island to hear the histories read, listening in silence, intent. “Our souls are hungry,” Ember said.
(Page 66)

The Story of a New Name [#books #reviews]

by Elena Ferrante Neapolitan Novels ← My Brilliant Friend Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay → Rating: 9 /10 «Ti do una stanz...