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A Fish in Foreign Waters by Laura Caputo-Wickham
3 min readA new academic year is upon us. In Europe and the US, schools have recently reopened, while in India, children have been back in school since June. Every child is different. Some make friends immediately, while others may need a little more time to feel comfortable and confident — whether it’s moving to a new country, adjusting to a different language setting, transitioning from an international school to a local…
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Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
3 min readHmm… where do I even begin? I first heard about this book sometime last year, and I knew I wanted to read it. But my husband suggested we watch the series. I wanted to read it first. But, well… a long weekend came along, and I gave in. We binged the Apple TV series. I loved every bit of it. And yet, I longed to read the book. I held…
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Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood
2 min readEvery time I spotted an Ali Hazelwood book in the library or bookstore, I’d think, “Not for me.” I assumed her books were for twenty-somethings. But recently, during one of our library visits—while my daughters were browsing—I picked up Love on the Brain along with my coffee. By the time my girls were ready to check out, I was already on chapter three. I couldn’t believe I’d waited this long…
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Wild Women – Gentle Beasts by Anka Schmid
4 min readAs March, Women’s Month, draws to a close, it’s a perfect time to celebrate the strength, resilience, and power of women every day. What better way to honor their incredible stories than by revisiting a remarkable documentary that uncovers the hidden world of women animal tamers? A few years ago, as a freelancer, I had the opportunity to interview Anka Schmid, the Swiss filmmaker behind Wild Women – Gentle Beasts….
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Let’s Talk About Libby and Onleihe!
3 min readOne of the things I truly cherish about Europe is the incredible network of public libraries and the open access to books for everyone! My weekly library visits have become my little escape—my Me Time—a moment to unwind and lose myself in an endless world of books. The quiet, peaceful atmosphere is something I truly enjoy. And when I ask my girls, “Where should we go today?”, I almost always…
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The Coworker by Freida McFadden
2 min readI spent my weekend reading The Coworker. This weekend called for a thriller, and when I spotted this one by Freida McFadden, I couldn’t resist—especially after reading The Housemaid series! Did I enjoy it? For the most part, yes. Was it fast-paced? Absolutely. But here’s where it gets tricky. I read it cover to cover, yet something about it felt different. What worked? What didn’t? Here’s my review. The Plot:…
