Rose AuburnApr 29, 20181 min readBuddenbrooks: The Decline of a Familyby Thomas Mann Rating: **** To begin with, I found this rather slow-paced and gentle for Mann, it clearly showed that it was his first...
Rose AuburnMar 20, 20181 min readWe Were Warriorsby Johnny Mercer Rating: ***** A must-read, and I say this as someone who has no particular interest or background in the military....
Rose AuburnMar 7, 20181 min readOn A Chinese Screenby W. Somerset Maugham Rating: ***** I loved this little book made up of Maugham's observations of characters and life during his Far...
Rose AuburnJan 24, 20181 min readThe Time Traveller's Guide to Restoration Britainby Ian Mortimer Rating: *** I would recommend this book if you are interested in the period. However, despite starting really well, there...