Chinese Cinderella was the last book I read this year, and it is also one of the best. Six Crimson Cranes is another favorite; as my husband recently pointed out, both books are Chinese (although Six Crimson Cranes also contains Japanese elements). I guess the way these authors think and write is simply very appealing…
Month: December 2025
An Afternoon in Amsterdam
A few days ago, I went to Amsterdam with my mother. We wandered the streets, looking for a cozy cafe for a quick coffee and maybe a lunch. On Kaizersgracht, we spotted a place called Bagels & Beans. It was in one of those charming old buildings with multi-pane windows – the kind that make…
November – the movie month
Fair warning – this blog contains many spoilers! Keep going if you have already watched or if you do not intend to watch the following movies: One of the things I love about the Netherlands is that you can get a cinema membership that lets you watch ** as many movies as you want ** …