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The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller – Book Review

October 13, 2022June 7, 2024yggdrasille

This exquisitely written novel re-imagines Homer’s epic tale as a touching love story between two childhood friends against the backdrop of the Trojan War.

Top Ten Tuesday – Books I Read on Holiday

October 11, 2022July 6, 2025yggdrasille

Another great topic from That Artsy Reader Girl that combines reading and travel.

Though I will readily admit the practical advantages of Kindle, I remain old-fashioned and always prefer to take a physical book with me, even if it occupies valuable luggage space. Quite a lot of space at times: looking at the list, I really tend to go for massive door stoppers when it comes to a long overseas holiday.

Moonage Daydream – Film Review

October 6, 2022June 7, 2024yggdrasille

An ambitious, kaleidoscopic David Bowie documentary that’s both intoxicating and exhausting, Moonage Daydream is a glorious feast for the eyes and ears that throws everything but the kitchen sink onscreen.

Drive My Car – Film Review

October 4, 2022June 7, 2024yggdrasille

Despite the slow deliberate pace and three-hour running time, I was completely captivated by this beautiful, layered adaptation of Haruki Murakami’s short story about infidelity, grief, art and the impenetrable mystery of other people’s lives and secrets.

Top Ten Tuesday – Typographic Book Covers

September 27, 2022May 25, 2025yggdrasille

As a graphic designer, I just had to do this week’s topic from That Artsy Reader Girl – Typographic Book Covers.

They say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but it is after all the first thing you notice. Even when I don’t end up buying a book, it gladdens my heart to see typography that’s beautiful, fun and creative. To make it a bit more challenging, I decided to restrict the covers to science fiction, fantasy and other works of imagination.