Coronavirus, or how to slow down the whole world

Dear readers,

Just a quick article today, hoping everyone is OK, safe and more importantly healthy.

As we enter uncertain times, and as most of our daily live is starting to slow down, don't forget that you're not alone. We are all in this together.

Don't forget to stay in touch with your friends, and family (it helps to keep sane, especially if you are working from home and/or in self-isolation), to take a short walk every day-if you can, fresh air can be beneficial, read a good book, watch your favorite(s) TV show or movie(s), drink tea (or coffee if you prefer),  or do some ironing (lol), listen to music, sing along if you want to, but keep busy as much as possible :) so you don't think too much about this bloody virus.

I'm aware it's not easy but every little things (small or big) can help (if not for quoting Tesco catchphrase lol).

Take care, and above all stay safe and healthy (I know I've said it at the beginning of my article but who cares?) *smile*

See around soon for another article xxx

....and 10 years :)

Dear readers,

I hope you're all OK since my last article? Sorry, I haven't taken the time to write very much these past months.

I just wanted to wish my blog a very belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY as it has now reached ten years! :) I still can't believe it sometimes but apparently it's true ;)
So, thank you again for your patience and support, even if I admit, I do write less and less these days. Whether it's because I'm busy or simply because I don't always feel very inspired...
In any case, I hope you're still enjoying it :)

However, the question of keeping this blog active is a recurring thought as I don't know if you're still interested or if I'm inspired enough to continue. Not that I don't like my blog anymore, of course not. It has been a safe place to share my thoughts (books, movies, friendship, love) , anything else going through my mind at the time...) or/and my fears (sometimes) etc... but a part of me feels like I have come to a cross road. Sort of.  And I don't know yet whether to continue or not. We'll see in the coming months.

Meanwhile, for those who celebrate,  happy Valentine's Day in advance and for those who don't (like me), it's OK too :)  there are absolutely no pressure. Don't feel guilty just because you have no plans.
I could probably write a novel on the subject (lol).

Take care and see you all around xxx

The Bridgerton-Update

Dear readers,

Hope you're all OK and are enjoying the summer so far...?

Just a quick update related to my previous article regarding the upcoming Netflix series 'The Bridgerton' based on Julia Quinn's famous books, which I've read and read and read again... :)

The cast is, almost I think, complete and the filming has started in London.
It will be on Netflix in 2020. More later :)

Take care and see you soon for another article! :) xxx 

The Bridgerton: Books vs Netflix

Dear readers,

Hope you're all OK and are currently enjoying the Summer?
Sorry, I haven't written in a long time...

In the meantime, I don't know if you're aware or know about the Bridgerton already? (If not, you definitely should!). The author (Julia Quinn) imagined a family of eight children, named in alphabetical order (Anthony, Benedict, Colin, Daphne, Eloise, Francesca, Gregory and Hyacinth), living in the middle-of the 19th Century. As you can imagined, a lot happens, with their mother's meddling and encouraging them to marry, their constant banter, the mysterious Lady Whistledown and other intrigues....that I'll let you discover :)  I can guarantee they'll make you laugh and cry at the same time. Almost impossible to stop reading! :)

However, I recently discovered that it was to become a TV series, coming soon on Netflix. I'm a bit...how can I say? Hum...divided, shall we say? In a way, I'm curious and intrigued as to what the result is going to be, as I read the books and I always wondered what the characters would like if a TV series or a movie would ever be made one day. It might be fun to watch after all. It might be a good TV show, despite my misgivings. And I won't know until I watch it, that's for sure. But a part of me is also worried. Not too worried. Just a little bit. Mostly because half the time, whenever they tried to adapt books whether it's for the cinema or the TV, it's a...disaster. Sorry but it can be sometimes. It's either too much. Or too cheesy. Or they cut most of what happened in the books (e.g Harry Potter franchise or Twilight being one of many examples, there are probably others) or tend to change everything. The main reason...money. Or the director has his or her own visions, which can differ, I guess, from the book(s).
Also, Netflix is big machine...so to speak (like Amazon Prime). Some TV shows rarely get a proper chance. And disappear too soon. Whatever the reason is (bad reviews, not many interests, too expensive...). Each streaming company has its own policy.

Anyway, that's just me. You're welcome to have your opinion. And, like I said, above, I won't know specifically until I saw at least one episode (whenever its released, although it might be a while as they are only starting to assemble the cast). So more later....I'll keep you posted.
Whilst waiting, you can read the books in  advance ;)
Take care and see you soon for another article xxx

P.s= There are also prequels....if you are interested?

And 9 years :)

Dear readers,

Hope you're all OK?

First, I apologize for not writing sooner but I wasn't inspired and have been quite busy. I'm still trying to figure out a few things out at the moment.

Meanwhile, a question keeps returning (I think I may have mentioned it a few years ago) as to whether or not I'll continue writing this blog. Mostly because I don't write as much as I used to. But I've decided to keep my blog for the time being, it'll just write sporadically ( not as often).

Anyway, it is with a few days delay that I would like to wish my blog a very happy birthday :) 9 years! I can't still believe it :) Hope you're still enjoying it! :) In any case, thank you for following my articles ! :)

Take care and see you soon for another article :) xxx

Un Peuple et son Roi

Dear readers,

Hope you're all OK and that going back to work after the summer holiday wasn't too hard...:)
And will enjoy the beginning of this fresh Autumn.

I would write again about Elsie&Ethan today but if you don't mind, I'd like to press pause just for this article. Don't worry, they'll be back ;-) I can't wait to write the rest of their adventures (hoping you're still enjoying it?)

Yesterday, I went to cinema and saw a French movie, which was about the French Revolution.
Indeed some centuries ago,the 14th July 1789 more precisely, the French People decided they had enough and wanted more, which lead to the writing and publication of the French Constitution, that still exists today, making all man and woman, free and equal when they're born. Also, lead to the death of Louis XVI and many other majors events...
This movie is centered on all of that. More specifically, on the events following the French Revolution and how the French People reacted and dealt with it. How they got organized. How they tried to make themselves heard. There was of course the King Louis XVI, his family and the court. And how he dealt and managed the situation...

In all, the movie, from a historical standpoint, appears very accurate (not that I'm an expert) and you learn a lot. For example, I had forgotten how long it took, after the Revolution took place, for everything to move forward. And the King Louis XVI wasn't sentenced to death just yet. He 'kind of' stood trial, people deciding whether or not, he should live, be banished or die. Same went (not that it was portrayed here) for his family we can only suppose. Although, we already know that Marie-Antoinette and her children didn't make it either.

There is just a few things that I felt was missing: the reaction of the Louis XVI (despite wanting to do his best in a way and agreeing for the Constitution to be published) in all of this. He appears, a part from, being genuinely sad and resigned or a moment, also detached from all that happened. He barely tries to comfort his family, and just wait for it to be over. We also rarely see him during the movie, as it's mostly filmed from the French People's point of view. Not that it's a bad thing, it's interesting to see all sides of the story. For those who like action scene as well, you might be a little disappointed. There are some, however, there are mostly centered on the French People trying to make themselves heard once again by the French Government, still desperately holding on to little power they have left.

Anyway, in all, the movie is worth the detour and you'll learn a lot (or learn again). :) Take care and see you soon for another article :) xxx

Elsie & Ethan are back :)

Dear readers,

Hope you're all OK and are enjoying the beginning of the Spring...:)
I apologize for not writing sooner but I had (still have) a lot on my mind lately.

So, today, another extract on Elsie &Ethan's adventures, hope you still like it ;-)
Last time, we left them, Elsie had Ned visiting and Ethan nursing (or he will be) a hangover...

And now...

'So here we are on the different objectives we had previously...' the voice was closed but also seemed far away. Ethan hide a groan. Man, if I'm not dead before this presentation is over, it'll be a miracle! His hangover was indeed still there from the previous evening. The aspirin taken earlier had yet to take effect. He moved in his seat, trying to focus on what Miles, his colleague, was explaining. Usually, he'd found it interesting but today, it sounded like gibberish. Or something very dull. But he'd to set the examples and appear as if it was interesting. Easier to say than done...Ethan glanced at the window briefly. A whole other world...people coming and going in the street, cars, buses...
'....don't you agree, Ethan?'

He froze, as he finally registered his name had been called. Oh bugger! Ethan cleared his throat, trying to buy himself some time.

'Don't I agree?' Ethan repeated.
'Yes...' Miles replied. 'So?' He's not going to help me, is he? I'm on my own, aren't I?
'Um, I...I'm not sure exactly...'
'Oh. Why?'
'Well, um, I have think it over first...before I-we make a decision'
'Really?'
'Is there a problem?' Ethan frowned, looking Miles directly. 'When in doubt, always stand on your own two feet...and don't back down, otherwise your opponent is going to think you're a fool..' a famous sentence from his late grandpa. One he'd never forget...and seemed rather useful at the moment, even though Ethan wasn't so sure...
A few minutes or a few seconds (it could have been more) passed, and Ethan thought he was going to admit forfeit as Miles seemed perfectly capable and handling the situation, yet...

Miles looked away first. He cleared his throat. 'No, no problem. Take all the time you need. OK, next'
Ethan couldn't believe it. Thanks Grandpa! He hide a smile, as the rest of the meeting went on...

A few days later,

Different. Different can be good, right? There was no rules against it. It meant change. It could also mean a fresh start. If that was the case, why was she plagued by doubts ever since Ned's last visit? Why did his words sounded false? Elsie groaned, putting away her book. I'm going crazy. It probably means nothing anyway. Ned was just being...Ned. Kind and affectionate and thoughtful. It seems he wanted to make things work between them. Except...

'Elsie?' Came her mother's voice.  Oh boy, what now? Elsie wondered. 'We have a problem'
'What problem?' Elsie asked, as patiently as she could.
'This flat, it cannot continue like this!'
'Oh?' A flicker of hope appeared in Elsie's heart. Could it be?
'This isn't possible anymore' Could her mother realize it was time to go back to her dad?
'Um, what do you mean?'
'It's not going to work...this situation'
'OK...well, if you want to g-'
'This flat is a deathtrap! It's not safe!'
I should have known better than to hope. I should have known taking her in would mean she would never ever leave! Elsie wanted to scream.
'My flat is safe, Mum'
'No, it's not! It needs...babyproofing if you still call it like that these days'
'We do and Ned said-'
'I don't care what Ned said...you shouldn't trust men, didn't I teach you that, already?'
'Um...'
'Never trust a man that takes you for granted, let me tell you!'
Oh boy, here we go again...Elsie braced herself for another lecture.

                                                               *****
So, if I were a very important file, where would I be? Ethan looked around, once more. Not like  he hadn't been looking for the past hour but there you go. Actually, it wasn't only this hour, it had been going on for a while now and something, whether people realized it or not, was different. His office looked different. What was a usually well oiled machine, didn't look like one anymore. More like a rusty one. Damn it! Ethan swore. I'm pretty clever, usually, so why can't I figure it out? What's missing?

                                                             ******
Elsie closed the door of her appartement behind her. Enough. She needed to take her life back before it was too late...
To be continued....
Take care and see you soon for another article. Thank you again for following me and my stories :) xxx

Elsie&Ethan, their adventures continues...:)

Dear readers,

Hope you're all OK, despite the very fresh temperatures we've got lately and that you're keeping yourself warm enough! :)

Meanwhile, still a lot on my mind and missing England like crazy, more every day...:-) Sorry, I hope I'm not bothering too much you with all that...;-)

Anyway (a word, if you've been reading my blog, that I use quite often^^), let's go back to Elsie&Ethan...

In the last episode, Ethan was still trying to figure out what seemed different at the office and also decided to go have a few drinks with some friends, whilst Elsie is dealing with her mum, now living with her, having suddenly decided to leave her husband of thirty-five years...let's see what happens next! :)

And now...

After she managed to calm her mum down, reassuring her that the food was indeed healthy and that she was absolutely following what her doctor had prescribed, Elsie was about to go back to her room, when the doorbell rang. Elsie stopped in her tracks. What now? Hopefully, not her sister having also left her husband or her dad coming to get his wife back (although that would be helpful), or...someone else with their own problem because she wasn't sure she had any strengh left in her.

'Well...don't stand there and open the door!' Her mum had joined her. 'Why don't you do it yourself then?' Elsie almost blurted out 'as you obviously made yourself at home!' but at the last second, Elsie held her tongue. Not now. She'd to learn how to chose her battles. That wasn't one of them.

Elsie opened the door. 'Ned!' She exclaimed, surprised. Although, why should she be? He was her boyfriend (kind of) and also the father of her baby, he'd the right to come and see her. However, to be honest, with everything going on, Elsie hadn't had time to think about Ned. Was it strange? Elsie frowned.

'Hey honey...' Ned smiled. 'Surprised to see me?'
'Hey Ned...yes, sorry...um, were you suppose to-'
'No, I mean yes, I planned to come earlier than that, but work kept me busy...' He apologized.
'Oh, don't worry, that's OK...I'm happy to see you'
'Me too. So, how's the baby? You haven't been doing anything-'
That was Ned for you. Thoughtful and kind. Always worrying. Elsie shook her head, ready to reply when her mum beat her to it.

'Young man, I'm here to make sure Elsie keeps her feet up at all times...so, you don't have to worry'

'Er...hi and who might you be?'

'I'm Elsie's Mum, Polly,  it's nice to make your acquaintance and I'm guessing you're Ned? She held her hand out.

He shook her hand. 'I'm...and nice to meet you too' 'Um, I didn't know you were visiting'

'Oh, I'm not visiting'

'You're not?'

'No, I'm staying here. With my daughter. For a little while'

Suddenly, Elsie wanted to disappear. Ned glanced at her. 'You...are? I'm not following'

'N-Ned, will you come for a minute? Please?' Elsie managed. Fortunately, Ned got the message and followed her to her bedroom. He closed the door behind them.

'Would you mind explaining?' Ned crossed his arms.

Elsie did. 'So, she's actually leaving with you?' Ned asked, five minutes later.

'Yes, she is...'

'For how long?'

'I have no idea and stop looking at me like that..it's not like I invited her here...she came on her own!'

'I know, I know but can't you tell her-'

Elsie shook her head. 'I...I can't. I mean I tried but...at the end of the day, she's my mum and-'

'I'm aware of that' Ned interrupted her 'However, this is your life, you've to set-up boundaries and you've-we've got the baby coming soon...how do you see it working?!'

'I haven't thought this far ahead and she'll probably go back to my dad soon...it's just a phase' Elsie said, despite knowing deep down, that it might not be just a phase. Yet, what else could she do?

'Let's hope, it is because let me tell you...we absolutely can't live here the four of us...'

'I'm sure it's-wait, what? What did you just say?'

'I hope it's just a phase?'

'No, no, not that part. The part after that?'

'Oh, we can't live the four of us together here...'

'Yes, that one. What, um...what did you mean by that?'

'You, me, the baby and your mum, we can't-'

'Ned, we...how...I...' Elsie stopped.

'It's a bit early to plan everything, I know, but I thought you'd be glad  for us to be a family...'

'I....got that...and I'm...I just wasn't...expecting that' Elsie admitted.

'Why ever not?'

'I don't know....it's-we barely know each other, that's all and this baby is-was a surprise, I didn't know how you felt exactly...'

'Well, it's a way, like any other, I guess and when I said I wanted to be involved, I meant it'

'Oh....'

'You don't seem happy about it?'

'No, um, sorry....' Elsie chuckled 'I...I'm happy...sorry'

Ned smiled, relaxing. 'I'm not going anywhere? OK?' He kissed her gently, before helding her in his arms. Normally, Elsie loved it. Yet, in the middle of all these beautiful words and promises, something felt...different. But what exactly? Oh, stop it! And enjoy the moment, Elsie told herself as she hugged him back.

A few hours later, not so far from Elsie's flat, a taxi picked-up Ethan. He groaned softly as he finally arrived back at his flat. He let the lights off, made a quick trip to the bathrooom before falling asleep on his bed, still wearing his clothes. Last time, I'm ever having this much to drink....was his last thought.

To be continued...:)

Hope you still like their adventures? :) Take care and you soon for another article! :) xxx

Untitled

Dear readers,

Hope you're all OK and had a nice start in this New Year! :) All the best once again ;-)

So, as promised, here is another extract of my story. I'm not completely sure about the title yet but will let you know. :)

Previously, we left Elsie,  one of our main character, in the doctor's office, being made to take her maternity leave and having to stay on bed rest...:) despite the fact that she has a very demanding boss...

Read what happens next! ;-)

Meanwhile...

Ethan knew something was different. He just couldn't pinpoint what it was exactly. It had been a week. A week of people telling him there was nothing out of the ordinary. Yet, somewhow, it did seem different. 
Not his personal life. No, that part was going fine. Better than fine. Women were always interested in him. He had no problem getting regular dates. Whether or not it was serious was another matter. Ethan liked his life the way it was. Maybe one day, like his older brother Paul, who had recently gotten married, he would think about tying the knot. Just not right this moment. He didn't feel ready to settle down. 
It was more of his professional life that looked...not the same. At first, Ethan hadn't noticed. Why would he? Everything was always ready when he came to work. Everything was neat and tidy. Everything was working like clockwork. Usually. 
Not this time apparently.  Although he did appear to be the only one noticing something was out of place. Everyone else was focusing on their work. Well, Ethan thought, good for them. After all, that what I'm paying them for. However, there is something going on...I just don't what that is! 

A knock on the door interrupted his thoughts. 'Come in' Ethan said.

'Ethan Martin! If you don't stop right this minute, I'm going to strangle you or personally ruin every future date you're going to have!'

'Sarah!' Ethan's face, lightened-up. Finally something normal. He'd missed it for the past week. 

'Erase that smile of your face! How many times do I have to say I'm not interested!'

'Well, if you aren't, why are you here? Yelling at me in my office?'

'Oh please! Do be serious for a minute! You know as well as I do, that...this' Sarah pointed out at both of them. '....won't work! Besides, I already have an...overbearing mum who can't wait to marry me off and a...well, never mind...um...so, please...stop sending me flowers and such because I-'

'I-flowers?'

'Yes! Flowers...why?' Sarah frowned.

'I do send flowers sometimes, although not that often, I'm more a jewellery kind of guy, but...I, um, haven't send you flowers recently'

'Y-you didn't?'

Ethan shook his head. 'Sorry'

'Oh my...God! How...embarassing!' Sarah put her head between her hands. She groaned before raising her head. 

'Maybe but it got you to come to my office'

'Not helping!' 

Ethan chuckled. 'So, what made you think I had...?'

'...sent me flowers?'

He nodded. 'Oh, er...there was a card attached and...' Sarah took it out of her jacket. 'I...it's silly really' 

'May I?'

'Sure...' Sarah gave it to him. 

'Oh my, this guy is really...cheesy! He even signed 'Your secret admirer'!'

'No need to-'

'And...how could think it was from me?

'i don't know! OK! I just-' Sarah exclaimed 'I'm sorry...I-'

'It's alright' Ethan assured her 'It could have been from me...if I was seventeen and very-aouch!' Sarah had punched him on the shoulder. 

'That's for making fun of me!' 

'I wasn't-'

'You were going to!'

'OK, OK...just please, don't punch me again'

'Fine. I'll let you go back to work'

'Thanks' 'So, any clue as to who it could be?'

'No...' Sarah said softly 'maybe...I-I'm not sure...anyway, it doesn't matter...probably just a prank from...someone'

'Mm...' 

'OK, I'm off...and could we keep that between us?'

'I don't know...what do you offer in exchange for my silence?'

'Ethan! I'm not in the mood to-'

'I was kidding! Your secret's safe with me'

'It better be...' Sarah glanced around, frowning.

'What?'

'Er...nothing, it's just...um, nothing'

'No, what?'

'Your...um, office looks...different'

'It does? I haven't noticed any....changes' Didn't he?

'Not that I know, I rarely come to your office...so, I'm probably wrong'

'Yeah...' Ethan wasn't sure either. 

'Anyway, have a good day'

'Mm...thanks' 

And Sarah left. Ethan sat down at his desk, lost in his thoughts. He didn't notice Elsie going in the elevator. She had to come to the office, as there had been a misunderstanding with her maternity leave. Elsie sighed. What a week...

'Could you hold the elevator please?' Came a voice. 

'Oh...' Elsie pushed the button to hold the door just in time.

'Thanks' the woman said, smiling. The elevator door closed just as Ethan risked a quick glance outside his office...

To be continued...hope you still like it!? :) Take care and see you soon for another extract...:) xxx

Just a thought...:)

Hello dear readers! :) 

Hope you're all OK and enjoying this Spring-despite the fresh temperatures we've been having! :) 

So sorry, I haven't been writing lately but I have been quite busy and not very much inspired...

Nevertheless, I'm not forgetting you, just taking a very much needed break-as I'm still trying to figure things out :) 

So today, just a short article...I'll let this image speak for itself. 

'A Vintage Wedding' by Katie Fforde (2015)

Just a thought...:) For a very special friend ;) 

And before, I leave, a lovely song, I've been listening to...soundtrack from one of the loveliest movies I've seen this year and that certainly made me go back to my childhood...;) What about you? ;)

Celine Dion 'How does a moment last forever'-Soundtrack from Beauty& The Beast (2017). Source: Youtube. 

Take care and see you soon for another article :) xxx

In need of Jane Austen's wisdom

Dear readers, hope you're all OK! :) 

No, I'm not (officially) back just yet-am still figuring things out...:) 

So, today, not a big and long article-sorry, just pictures and...hopefully wisdom from one of my favorite author! :) 

Hope you'll enjoy it...whenever I feel down (or just need to smile), Jane Austen is never too far away...;) 
And before I leave you, two special thoughts for two very important people :) 
Take care and see you soon for another article! :) xxx

If like me, you don't want to celebrate Valentine's day....:)

Hello dear readers! :) Hope you're all OK?

No, I'm not writing because it's Valentine's day-you know me by now...(lol) as much as it's still sweet to celebrate romance every year...I find it more and more commercial every time, putting even more pressure on couples to do everything perfectly (champagne, cards, flowers, jewellery and other inventions) or for pushing single people to absolutely find someone, which is quite ridiculous!

Whether you're single or not, you don't especially need this day to celebrate love...you can also do it every other day of the year! :) But that's just my opinion...


Meanwhile, for all the singletons (as our dear Bridget Jones would say), here is a selection of books, that will make you smile...(hopefully)! :)

From the left to the right: 'Me Before you' By Jojo Moyes (keep the tissues close), 'A hopeless romantic' by Harriet Evans, 'Just like heaven' by Julia Quinn and just for fun: 'The Jane Austen's Marriage Manual' by Kim Izzo.

Or..just because ;-) I couldn't resist..:p

Have a lovely evening, whatever your plans are! :) Take care and see you soon for another article! :) xxx

And...7 years! :)

Hello! :)

No, I'm not officially back yet but I just wanted to write a short article, to wish my blog a very happy seventh bithday! :)

I still can't believe it either, as it feels like yesterday that I've started this blog. I didn't imagine myself writing on this blog for all this time....crazy! ;)

I certainly hope, that you're still enjoying it as much as I do-even if I do write less. :) and that you're not too bored (lol) ;)

And a very special thought this month to someone I shall (and still do) miss very much :) Take care and see you soon for another article! xxx

Jane Austen-Quote

Hello readers, hope you're all OK! :)

Just a short article today, I won't be too long. Like my previous article, I'll let this picture, speak for itself.

In light of recent events, I just thought it was appropriate and I think there is no one like Jane Austen to make your smile-whenever you feel down. :)

Enjoy! :) Take care and see you soon for another article! xxx
Source: 'What would Jane Austen do? -'Quips and Wisdom from Jane Austen' (2014)

Autumn Colors

Hello readers, I know I haven't written much these past few months but I've still got a lot on my mind (see previous article). So today, just a short article, or shall we say, a picture...:)

Autumn may come before the winter, with fresh temperatures and night falling early but there is also nice landscape or sunset...;) and this magazine features made me think of that.

Nice, isn't it? Makes me want to snuggle in front of a fire , with a good book and a warm cup of tea ;) Anyway, take care and see you soon for another article! Happy Halloween for those who intend to celebrate it! And don't forget that we have now officially turn the clock backward again! :) xxx

'Me before You' -the movie

Hello readers,

OMG! There are no words...and that's quite rare for me...:)  I may have read this  book a few years back when I was university but OMG (sorry can't help it)...nothing really prepare you for the flow of emotions that goes through you-whether you have read the book or saw the movie (no specific order is necessary although I'd recommend to read the book first).

For those who don't recall or are hearing about it for the first time, here is a quick resume: 'Louisa or Lou Clark had just lost one of many jobs-working in Tea Shop in rural England. But soon manages to find another job, despite having no experience whatsoever) caring for Will Traynor, a man recovering from a terrible motocycle accident that left him paralyzed and in a wheelchair...start a long journey towards friendship and acceptance as well as...romance. 

I won't say more, otherwise I'll end-up telling you everything ;) I was a bit worried, of course, as it's always hard to adapt a book to the big screen but...here, it doesn't really matter, you are easily swept into the story and can't help but feel for the characters as you get to know them...:) Once again, it really worth reading and seeing afterwards...one thing though: get the tissues ready! There are no way you cannot...cry or feeling very emotional...:) True story...;)

Anyway, hope you'll enjoy it as much as I did. The sequel 'After you' is already out-if you're also interested. I haven't read it yet but will let you know...;)

Take care and see you soon for another article!  ;) xxx

P.s=Please, stop comparing it to Fifty shades of Grey! This book is So much better than that! ;) Thnak you...! (you'll understand why if you read some of the critics...) x

Books that makes you smile...:)

Dear readers, hope you're all OK and enjoying the nice Spring we've have been having? :)

Just (another) short article today and once again, I'll let the pictures (see title above), speak for itself! ;)

Enjoy! :) Hope you'll like them as much as I enjoyed reading them! :) Ah, what would we do without books? Don't you love that feeling? When you first open them and start to read the first chapter...? ;-) and of course, when you can't stop reading until you know what happens next? ;) I don't think it can go better than that...do you? :)
Take care and see you soon for another article! :) xxx

'Eligible' by Curtis Sittenfeld-A modern re-telling of 'Pride & Prejudice (2016)

Dear readers, hope you're all OK! :)

Not back quite yet but I couldn't wait to share with you a book I read recently (and just finished). As you (already know by now, I'm a Jane Austen addict-well not quite but almost...:) so, when I heard of writers taking part of a project consisting of re-writing the most well-known Jane Austen's novels, I was quite intrigued-to the say the least. (See previous article)

So far four books have been published in the last three years:

-'Sense&Sensibility' by Joanna Trollope
-'Northanger Abbey' by Val Mc Dermid (hope it's the right spelling)
-'Emma' by Alexander McCaller Smith
and the one I'm going to talk about: 'Eligible' which has recently published as you can see.

This new version of 'Pride & Prejudice' is quite different from all the version I've been reading. For example, the story takes place in the U.S. A, more specifically between, New York, Cincinnati and Los Angeles. And the author isn't afraid of taking a few liberties, whilst keeping the spirit of the book.
Also, Jane and Lizzie are a lot older (respectively forty and thirty eight), still unmarried as the story begins-of course they both find love at the end as we all know and the relationship between the five sisters is...slightly more chaotic, not at all like Jane Austen's describes it in her own novels. Except maybe for Jane and Lizzie, who get along the best.
Lizzie (a bit like Anne Elliot) takes a lot on her shoulder, trying to help her family the best  way she can, but rarely gets a 'thank you' and everyone keeps telling her secret, she is suppose to keep, taking her for granted sometimes. As for her dealings with Darcy, that's a all different story . I still find it interesting as you both see them evolving throughout the novel...there is just one little detail that I...found is missing but maybe that's just me. I respect everyone's opinion on the matter though.
But I'll let you discover the rest for yourself or I'll end-up telling you everything. :)

In all, it was easy to read and resfreshing but...I'm sorry to say: I really (and always will)  prefer the original version (each of them). There is nothing better than laugh along with Jane Auten's wit and sense of humor. She's the best...:)

There are still two books left: 'Persuasion' and 'Mansfield Park' to be published...I'll keep you posted.

Take care and see you soon for another article!:) xxx

And....six years! :)

Hello readers, hope you're all OK?

Just a short article today to celebrate the sixth birthday of my blog (Sorry for the delay). I hope you're still enjoying it as much as I do-despite less written articles! ;)

And to celebrate that, just a short video of F.R.I.E.N.D.S and the funny way their (silly) secrets tends to get out! :)

Hope you like it! ;) Source: Youtube
Before we finish, I just wanted to add a few quotations from one of my favorite authors:

Source: 'What would Jane Austen do?'

Enjoy and thanks again for following me! Take care, See you again soon I hope for another article :) xxx

Books I cannot wait to read!!! ;)

Hello readers, hope you're all OK and enjoying this nice Autumn, although a little rainy lately...but we have nice colors...:)

Anyway, just an article today on books as you can see by the title! You must have known by know that books and me...it's a love story in a manner of speaking. I know it's silly but books have always been there for me, always allowed me to escape whenever I need, always make laugh and cry at the same time, always made me want to the turn the next page and see what happens next...it's a big part of me :) So, here are a few titles, I hope to read soon...maybe you as well? ;)

- Robert Galbraith (aka J.K Rowling): Cormoran Strike Book 3 following the new adventures of the now famous detective! it's called 'Career of Evil' 

- Carole Mattews: 'The Chocolate Lovers Christmas' (book 3) part of her Chocolate lover club, if you haven't read it yet! Other book of their adventures to follow in Spring 2016! I'll keep you posted.

- Jojo Moyes: 'After you' (sequel to the 'Me before you' book): can't wait to discover what happens next, but if it's like the first book, please have some tissues ready...emotions guaranteed! :)

- Sophie Kinsella: Shopoholic to the rescue (new adventures of our favorite shopoholic Becky Brandon (born Bloomwood) if you're a fan like me...;) always as funny as the first! you can't stop turning the page! ;) and this time, she's going to Vegas on a mission! But I won't say more! ;)

And probably many others to follow...;)

Take care and see you soon for another article! xxx ;)