The English Book Club: August 2022

Noelia's contribution

Whoever recommended to me reading this book, I'm glad they did. Its reading made me plunge into Russian and Lithuanian history in the XIX century. What's more, it reminds me of how I discovered a new world through reading the first time a book fell into my hands.

The story is set in June 1893, when tsar Alexander III, emperor of Russia, decided to invade Lithuania a few years ago. His political ideologies were to impose the Russian language and culture on every single country Russia took under its control.

The heroine of this book is a teenager who has a secret mission to complete, delivering mysterious packages to different places.

I recommend it because this book encourages people to know more about historical events. Similarly, along the same line, its reading helps readers to understand the importance of respecting people's traditions and culture.

Besides this, I firmly believe this reading could push people who are studying English to read in this language because the story doesn't have a bunch of characters with intricate stories. As an English student, sometimes it's too complicated to find a proper reading if your English level isn't good enough.

Youtube: Words on Fire by Jennifer A. Nielsen | Official Book Trailer

This is the author's official website: https://jennielsen.com/

Finally, I'd like to share these websites that explain who Alexander III was and the tsarist russification in Lithuania.

Other links:

> Britannica: Charlemagne biography

> Lituanus.org: LITHUANIA 1863-1893: TSARIST RUSSIFICATION AND THE BEGINNINGS OF THE MODERN LITHUANIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT

> Britannica: Siauliai

Furthermore, I'd recommend these Ted-Talk videos explaining how human beings need to create an inclusive society, how books change our lives and how powerful reading is.

Source: Amazon

Antonio's contribution

When I was rummaging in the library searching for a special English book, it seemed to me that I came across one book that triggers memories of a present given by a north American friend. As both of us do love science, then, we try to share our tastes. In addition, this is a story of friendship and it is hard to believe that such a book is the debut of the author. Yet, this page-tuner book, not only will it make you laugh, but it will also make shed a tear.

Concerning the plot, the main character, Ben Chambers, wakes up to find an unfamiliar object, rusty and lost, sitting in the garden. He is reluctant to throw it on the skip as his wife Amy advises, he lures it at home. Ben does not want children or even a job, and now he has found yet another reason to be apart from others. It is only when Amy walks out that Ben realizes he has alienated all the human beings in his life. He has only one friend left.

I do love this book, the more I read it, the more I cannot turn it down. In words spread in handwrittengirl.com: "A story that spans across many countries, A Robot in the Garden is a light-hearted and poignant tale, packed with humour, love and an adorable little robot that just wants to make friends"I would not miss for the world and you might even end up having to get a robot for yourself.

Enjoy your reading!

Author´s biography

Deborah Install has been writing fiction since childhood, submitting her first book to a publisher at the age of eight. Her love of writing persisted, leading to a number of jobs, including web journalism and her most recent role as copywriter at a design and marketing agency. A ROBOT IN THE GARDEN came about while caring for her new baby. She lives in Birmingham, UK, with her husband, toddler and affectionate but imperious cat.

Links

> Amazon. A Robot in the Garden Edición Kindle

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