As part of our efforts to include literature from all corners of the world, it would be silly to skip Russia. Especially when discussing post-apocalyptic dystopias. Tatyana Tolstaya’s Slynx was also an interesting and wild personal experience. So, strap yourselves and let me tell you how I tried reading the same book twice. In the same month.
– Nel
Author: velswritings
Greetings, blog readers! We are at the point where we can say our goodbyes to 2020, which many […]
We’re finishing off 2020 with probably our largest read of the year – Tokoraz Isto’s Tohol, which is part of the 13-volume series Tangra. This book takes us way back into the past, when khans ruled the vast steppes and being a strong, resilient and noble warrior, so you can serve Tangra, the khan, and his tribe, was your sole life mission.
Nel’s Perspective It’s time for another poem! Vel and I had a long discussion on which of Blaga […]
Nel’s Perspective As we were choosing the books for the 2020 reading list, Vel asked me to suggest […]
How has your reading 2019 been? Ours has been pretty varied, in terms of genres, appeal and authors. Throughout the year we have been enjoying your increasing support…
Nel’s Perspective: Have you ever been in a situation in which you really liked a book but a […]
Nel’s Perspective: I haven’t had this much fun researching words, phrases and historic events I’ve only heard in […]
Vel’s perspective I received a long-awaited parcel from Nelly around 6 March, and along the treats she always […]
Vel’s Perspective: In A Glass Darkly is a collection of 5 stories, loosely connected by the common theme […]
