BookReviews

Hey guys, this is a bit of a different post from all of the book reviews, as you can see by the title. I came across a video on YouTube of a small channel which was talking about a makeup challenge. Before I knew it I watched maybe 10 videos on a row by different small youtubers. So, basically the challenge is to use a product, in this case a palette, completely: literally to hit the pan. It seems like a fun thing to try out, even though most of the girls were complaining how boring the got as they progressed through their palettes, because they had to do the same look every day. However, as I suck at makeup and I don't really feel comfortable wearing  bold eye shadow, I don't think I will have that problem. The reasons for me to take part in it are mainly two. Firstly, I have thrown away a lot of mostly unused makeup, because I think I will use it and I just don't. After which sometimes I feel guilty for throwing away money. Secondly, I want to learn to apply makeu...

“And perhaps it is the greater grief, after all, to be left on earth when another is gone.” Hey guys, this week's book was The Song of Achilles, which practically retells the story of Homer's epic poem Iliad. However, in  Madeline Miller's version the narrative is through Patroclus point of view, and it explores his relationship with Achilles. Goodreads synopsis: Greece in the age of heroes. Patroclus, an awkward young prince, has been exiled to the court of King Peleus and his perfect son Achilles. Despite their difference, Achilles befriends the shamed prince, and as they grow into young men skilled in the arts of war and medicine, their bond blossoms into something deeper - despite the displeasure of Achilles' mother Thetis, a cruel sea goddess.  But when word comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped, Achilles must go to war in distant Troy and fulfill his destiny. Torn between love and fear for his friend, Patroclus goes with him, little knowing that ...

Hey guys! I've always liked Italian as a language, and I've always wanted to learn it. However, at school I had different things to focus on, after that it was the university, and so on. And quite frankly, I feel I'm too lazy to go to Italian classes. So, in the last few (probably 7) years I've been studying Italian on my own at home on and off. I haven't been consisted so I'm still at a beginners level. This year I hope I will be more organized and I'll finally manage to see some progress. And as I don't really feel up to learning with tons of exercises and so on, and honestly I think I learn best by reading I picked up this little book. This won't be a book review as usual, since I don't think there is anything to talk about this book. The plot is straightforward: Minnie goes to Italy and visits her friend Libero. Minnie's knowledge of the language is limited, so there are a few misunderstandings in the communication. But I think we a...

Hey guys, so in January I read a total of 6 books, which I think is pretty good, especially for someone with two jobs. The sixth book I read again wasn't Very Good, Jeeves! because it seems I can't get around to finish it. The book I finished was Max Factor: The Man Who Changed the Faces of the World. The title is quite self-explanatory. It's a biographical book about the life of Max Factor the man who created the makeup brand.  From GoodReads: Nice women never wore makeup. Even the word was taboo in polite society - until Max Factor entered the scene. Born in Poland in 1877, Factor worked as a beautician for the Russian royal family, the Romanovs, then for the stars of early Hollywood,  revolutionizing  the world of beauty as he went. My opinion: I found the book compelling and there was so much information that I didn't know. Which, of course was nothing of the brand. I never knew that first there was even such a man named Max, let alone that he worke...