A Coastal Reading Ritual Among Fossils and Salt

A poetic reflection on reading Tracy Chevalier’s Remarkable Creatures by the sea, fossils in hand and salt in the air.

A poetic reflection on reading Tracy Chevalier’s Remarkable Creatures by the sea, fossils in hand and salt in the air.

Books, Tennis and Roland Garros It’s that time of year again—Roland Garros is back, and with it comes the unmistakable rhythm of clay underfoot, the hush before a serve, the drama of a five-set match under the Parisian sun, and…

10 Soul-Soothing Rules for Restorative Reading

Reading Through the Storm

Discovering Novels Inspired by a Paris Pearl Exhibit Themed reading is one of my not-so-secret pleasures in life. It constructs the perfect frame for escapism and gives me the opportunity to explore subjects I would have probably ignored without a…

Sagas and The Cazalet Chronicles I am a proud Aquarius (has anyone met an Aquarius that isn’t proud of their sign ?) and as such, my commitments are both essential and rare. It’s not that I’m afraid of commitment, I…

For Romantic Readers and Creative Souls A bookshop will forever be a paradise for readers. It holds the promise of thousands of imaginary lives that are not only on display but can be taken home as new jewels in your…
How Re-Reading Big Magic and Artist Dates Reignite Inspiration When I decided to dedicate this week’s post to creativity, it never crossed my mind that I would have so many doubts and reservations when putting pen to paper. So I’m…

Explore the Mesopotamian dreams woven through Elif Shafak’s There Are Rivers in the Sky, the ancient echoes of Babylon at the Louvre, and the deep blue of lapis lazuli. A journey through literature, history, and art.

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