The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living, by Meik Wiking. This book was a kinda compulsory late night purchase, I just randomly came across it on Amazon and its lovely cover catched my eye, so I had a look and discovered the concept of "hygge". I found out later that it was something I had infused in my life without noticing it, as I love everything cosy and moments spend with family and closest friends. After reading this book, I became even more obsessed with candles, blankets, hot drinks and sweet treats than I already was.
Back to Black, Amy Winehouse. My vinyl collection is slowly growing, and this was the latest addition to it. Ever since I started collecting vinyls I have been wanting to buy something by Amy Winehouse. Fun fact, apart from Rehab that everyone knows, I have never really listened to any of Amy songs, but the wish to buy one of her records got inside my head and never left it. Then when I went on Amazon it appeared that Back to Black was almost 50% off, so I immediately purchased it! Verdict: I can't stop playing it, every morning when I'm getting ready but also during the day when I'm cleaning or eating, or even in the evening with some lit candles. I love Amy soul voice and her deep vocals. You can truly feel her pain through her songs which are beautiful on an emotional level, filled with sadness and love. Don't look at her troubled life, just listen and you'll see how brilliant and talented she was. My top list: You Know I'm No Good, Rehab, Love Is A Losing Game.
Oliver Twist, Charles Dickens. The book I'm currently reading. I saw the film when I was in middle school and I really enjoyed it. I recently went back to reading classics, especially British authors. Even though Oliver Twist is one of Dickens' most known novels I haven't read it yet, but it has been in my book wishlist for months. Basically it tells the story of Oliver, a young orphan, and relates his adventures through the themes of the failure of charity, the folly of individualism, purity and corruption, the contrast between urban life and rural life. Although easy to read, it raises moral issues and society problems that have a modern resonance.

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