Is it just me, or are the days passing by at an incredible speed ? …
The Virgin Blue by Tracy Chevalier: A Journey Through Blue and Lapis-Lazuli
One of my favourite genres in litterature is historical fiction. So when I pick up …
September Ritual : books, tea and early autumn inspiration
Hello friends, and welcome back to The Ritual of Reading. September has been an unusual …
Special : An Evening in Giverny, getting lost in a cookbook
A summer dream of ponds full of lillies and ripe tomatoes, of happy moments in …
The Ritual : Sue Monk Kidd, The Secret Life of Bees
Sue Monk Kidd’s novel, The secret life of bees, has been eye opening for many …
The Book : Sue Monk Kidd, The Secret Life of Bees
I think I was about 10 or 11 when I first heard of the American …
The Magus by John Fowles: Greek Rituals, Salads & Mystery
Every culture has its own way of questioning reality. The western world speaks of a …
Austen’s Sense and Sensibility with Cream Tea and Regency Rituals
Isn’t it fascinating how books become classics ? Enchanted by a recently published novel, we …
Reading Eliade: Linden Trees, Old Songs & Romanian Soul
Do you remember the moment you realised the magic of reading ? What was the …
Following Alexandra David-Néel to Lhassa: A Journey Through Tibet with Tea, Sound & Stone
Do you ever find yourself dreaming of something that seems impossible to attain ? How …
