The Pen and Inkpot

I have had this book on my shelf for a while and now that I've read it I wonder why I did not read it sooner. The Reader on the 6.27 is a french novel and a heartwarming read. With many quirky characters and some great concepts, this is a simple but enjoyable book. Guylain Vignolles is drowning in the hollowness of his life. Working at a book pulping factory drains the life out of him and with only his pet goldfish to keep him company at home, there's not much for Guylain to live for. There is only one thing that brings him pleasure. Every morning on the boring commute to work on the 6.27 train, Guylain pulls out pages from his briefcase and begins to read aloud. These assorted pieces from a variety of books have been saved from the jaws of the the pulping machine and they bring both him and the travellers on the train the power of reading. One day, Guylain finds the diary of Julie, a woman just as lonely as he is. The lavatory attendant's fascinating story is re...

I would not consider myself an expert in photography, but I wanted to share some tips with you anyway as to how I create photos that I am proud of. I am not a professional photographer, I just take my photos around my room on my phone but I have come a long way since starting my blog in terms of my photography skills. Also, these tips apply mostly to photos for blogging and instagram but may be different for you depending on the personal style of your photos. In this post I will tell you tips that have improved my photography and  that you may also find useful.  White Backgrounds This one is pretty self explanatory. I have found that consistently using a white back drop for my photos makes them look cleaner and more professional. It stops colours clashing and focuses the attention on whatever object is being photographed.  The background could be a white wall in your house or the top of your white desk, I sometimes use a white sheet with also adds texture t...

The London Eye Mystery is a light hearted, easy read with a clever plot and an important message. As a mystery novel, I found the clues entertaining and the ending wasn't easily predicted. It was written in a way that made me think hard and try to solve the mystery alongside the main characters which is an aspect which I really enjoyed about the novel.  When Salim and Aunt Gloria visit the Spark family, it seems like a harmless idea to take them up the London Eye. The Spark kids, Ted and Kat take Salim to the Eye and accept a mysterious free ticket from a stranger which sends Salim up the London Eye alone. He never comes down. Ted and Kat create a list of theories as to what happened to him. With the police not listening, Aunt Gloria devastated and their parents shaken, Ted and Kat set out to overcome their prickly relationship and solve this mystery alone.  This novel is actually a children's novel but I still think that older audiences would enjoy it too. The ...