Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again...

I'm reading the book "Rebecca" at the movement, written by Daphne du Maurier. I've read the first 7 chapters thus far and am absolutely hooked! Surprisingly, I had never heard of this book before this challenge, but now I've learnt that it is rated as one of the best romance novels of all time!
Before I tell you more about the book, let me share an interesting fact...
The book was used as a means for code by the Germans in World War 2! Imagine that, writing a beautiful love story and then having it used as a means of communicating during a war...

I love the way that du Maurier describes every scene, I really feel like I'm living the moments myself...

Seasons Greetings

Merry Merry Christmas everyone....

New years resolutions:

Read more

Blog more

Live more!

Even though it's holidays I haven't had the luxury of being able to curl up in a chair and read a book!
Dreaming of the time I can snuggle up in a chair like this and read away....

Getting Cracking!

So I've finished "A Town Like Alice" and I thoroughly enjoyed it.. I loved the way the the story was structured, starting in the present, going back to the past and then moving forward into the future. I kept wondering when I was going to meet the character Alice, and only discovered halfway through that it referred to a town in the Australian Outback- pretty silly of me considering the title!
There were so many aspects of this book that I enjoyed: from the different locations (Britain, Malaysia and Australia), to hearing about a group of ladies' hardships through WWII, to a story about business initiative and, not to mention, love!
Although a love story, I think this story was ultimately about being an independent woman and finding love within that independence.

Next up is "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens- I can't wait!

Sorry I've been so quiet lately- I've been consumed by exams. But the light at the end of the tunnel is shining brightly!

There was much excitement when my delivery arrived last week...

I'm currently reading "A Town Like Alice" by Nevil Shute. I chose to read this novel first because I remember an English teacher once telling me it was her favourite book. I've really enjoyed it so far, it hasn't been anything like what I expected and is a gripping yet easy read. I love it when books are set in different countries, I feel like I'm on a holiday when reading about them!
Review to come soon!

Food for thought...

There are more half written novels in the world than what there are written novels...

What does this tell us?

Ideas are everywhere, but the world belongs to those who make their ideas reality!

Stay Calm...

With exams fast approaching I can't help but feel a bit stressed!

Here's some advice for anyone who is feeling some tension: