One of the authors who popped up as an option when I was considering what to read for 1925 was the Russian writer, Maxim Gorky. His novel, “The Artamonov Business”, was published in that year and I do have a copy lurking as a possible read. However, I noticed from a Fitzcarraldo newsletter that they […]| Kaggsy's Bookish Ramblings
I read some excellent books in August – five translated works of literature for #WITMonth covering five languages (Norwegian, German, Korean, French, and Russian), and one novel for the #NYRBWomen25 reading project. All six books were great, and I would definitely recommend them. So, without further ado, here’s a brief look at the six books.…| Radhika's Reading Retreat
The first two books I read for WIT Month in August were excellent – Nothing Grows by Moonlight by Torborg Nedreaas and Killing Stella by Marlen Haushofer. While I originally planned to read another novel, as soon as Lili is Crying arrived by post, I suddenly felt I had to read it first. And it…| Radhika's Reading Retreat
The practical test for my CAPES examination took place at a lycée in Lyon, in the Croix-Rousse area. A new lycée, with potted plants in the buildings for the teaching and administrative staff, and …| This Reading Life