A Woman in the Polar Night

A Woman in the Polar Night⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 out of 5 stars This short read is a classic memoir, an account of a year spent in the Arctic by Christiane Ritter. In 1934, Christiane left her comfortable life as a painter in Austria to join her husband, who had always dreamt of living in the Arctic.

Non-Fiction: Liliana’s Invincible Summer

Liliana’s Invincible Summer ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 out of 5 stars This book is a haunting memoir of a woman searching for justice for her murdered sister. In July 1990, Liliana Rivera Garza was murdered by her ex-boyfriend. What started as a wonderful summer of love and travel was soon cut short by his abuse. Now, Liliana’s

Non-fiction: The Possibility of Life

The Possibility of Life ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 out of 5 stars The Possibility of Life is an exciting non-fiction position on the years of space exploration and speculation on the possibility of life in the universe. Jaime Green presents the latest research, the history of astronomy from Galileo and Copernicus, blending it all with references to pop

Non-fiction: Why the Museum Matters

Why the Museum Matters ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 out of 5 stars This non-fiction title presents a fascinating story of the universal art museum and its role in modern society. Weiss guides his readers through the history of museums, from ancient collectors to the first institutions in Rome and London to more contemporary issues. He speaks about

Non-fiction: Has populism won?

Has populism won? ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 out of 5 stars Title: Has populism won?Author: Daniel Drache and Marc D. FroesePublisher: ECW Press AudioFormat: ARC, audiobookPublication: 30th January 2023 This non-fiction book explains what populism actually is and how it works. The authors, in a clear and informative way, talk about different kinds of populism and masks/roles

Non-fiction: We Need to Talk

We Need to Talk ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5 out of 5 stars Title:               We Need to Talk Author:           Emily Hunt Publisher:        Ad Lib Publishers Format:           ARC, ebook Publication:     1st of June 2023 In this non-fiction position, Emily Hunt tells her heartbreaking story. We follow her narration from when she woke up in a bed with a stranger and

Non-fiction: American Mother

American Mother ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 out of 5 stars Title:               American Mother Author:           Gregg Olsen Publisher:        Bookouture Format:           ARC, audiobook Publication:     8th of November 2022 In June 1986, the emergency call from Stella Nickel, claiming that her husband Bruce was having a seizure, shook the small town of Auburn in Washington State. A week later, fifteen-year-old

Non-fiction: A Room of One’s Own and Three Guineas

A Room of One’s Own and Three Guineas  by Virginia Woolf ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐5 out of 5 stars This little book contains two long essays written by Virginia Woolf. They present the incredible mind of the author, her opinions and the world she was living in. Woolf wrote in a beautiful but simple style, touching on subjects that were important

Non-fiction: A Silenced Voice

A Silenced Voice: The Life of Journalist Kim Wall ⭐⭐⭐.5 3.5 out of 5 stars  A Silenced Voice is a true story of a Swedish journalist Kim Wall, who was reported missing while interviewing an entrepreneur and an inventor Peter Madsen on board his submarine. Soon, a mutilated body of a young woman was found in

Non fiction: Out of the Silence: After the Crash

Out of the Silence: After the Crash ⭐⭐⭐.5 3.5out of 5 stars In 1972 the plane with the Uruguayan rugby team, their friends and families on board, crashed in the Andes. For over seventy days, the young men who survived the accident were trapped in the mountains, dealing with extreme weather, food shortage and the