Обновите свой книжный гардероб ... мне понравился этот рекламный слоган.
Прогулки по книжным наводят меня на мысли о новогодних подарках🎁
Эта книга настолько шикарна, эстетична и на двух языках ,что позволит читать её и почувствовать две лингвистические стихии одновременно .
Level of English: B1 - C1 ( Russian parallel translation helps and supports you )
I also want to share one interesting fact about " PRIDE AND PREJUDICE "
Pride and Prejudice was published in 1813 but it had been written many years before that. Austen was inspired to write the novel following a stay with her brother and his wife and wrote the first version of the book, which she ennoscriptd ‘First Impressions’ between 1796 and 97. When she finished the novel she sent it to a London publisher but, in a decision that ranks alongside the refusal to sign the Beatles in the analogues of missed opportunities, the publisher, Cadell, declined it by return of post.
Some years later, having made significant changes to the work, including the noscript, Austen was able to get the book published. The original manunoscript is lost forever but, analysis of the final text and the large volume of correspondence between the characters suggests that it might have been an epistolary (told through letters) novel.
Элегантная классика! Для любого возраста,но больше " женская" литература .
Очень люблю эту книгу💝
Читали ее не раз на английском с моими дорогими учениками ( девочками )))
✨ Кто читал, поделитесь мнением?
#prideandprejudice #обновитесвойкнижныйгардероб
Прогулки по книжным наводят меня на мысли о новогодних подарках
Эта книга настолько шикарна, эстетична и на двух языках ,что позволит читать её и почувствовать две лингвистические стихии одновременно .
Level of English: B1 - C1 ( Russian parallel translation helps and supports you )
I also want to share one interesting fact about " PRIDE AND PREJUDICE "
Pride and Prejudice was published in 1813 but it had been written many years before that. Austen was inspired to write the novel following a stay with her brother and his wife and wrote the first version of the book, which she ennoscriptd ‘First Impressions’ between 1796 and 97. When she finished the novel she sent it to a London publisher but, in a decision that ranks alongside the refusal to sign the Beatles in the analogues of missed opportunities, the publisher, Cadell, declined it by return of post.
Some years later, having made significant changes to the work, including the noscript, Austen was able to get the book published. The original manunoscript is lost forever but, analysis of the final text and the large volume of correspondence between the characters suggests that it might have been an epistolary (told through letters) novel.
Элегантная классика! Для любого возраста,но больше " женская" литература .
Очень люблю эту книгу
Читали ее не раз на английском с моими дорогими учениками ( девочками )))
#prideandprejudice #обновитесвойкнижныйгардероб
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📌 На заметку и в продолжении темы " Джейн Остин " Очень милая и лёгкая книга 🫰 Заставила меня улыбаться )
Jane Austen's guide to dating
Published in 2005
Author : Lauren Henderson ( UK 🇬🇧 )
Level of English: B2 / C1
( full of spoken collocations and idioms but it doesn't make the book hard to read ! )
🤌 Jane Austen's witty , perceptive and romantic novels have delighted readers for two hundred years. With clear sight,common sense and good judgment, she observed the hits and near-misses of her heroes and heroines in love.
Dating certainly hasn't got any easier since then and Lauren Henderson believes that today's singletons could use some of that Regency wisdom.
This is the only dating guide based on stories that really have stood the test of time. It's a fun , insightful book. Henderson deftly summorizes all the love stories in the books and provides us with psychological tests at the back of the book, which I think is sweet and looks like a treat ))
🤌 Contents 🤌
1. If you like someone, make it clear that you do
2. Don't put your feelings on public display, unless they're fully reciprocated
3. Don't play games or lead people on
4. Have faith in your own instincts
5. Don't fall for superficial qualities
6. Look for someone who can bring out your best qualities
7. Don't settle - Don't marry for money,or convenience, or our of loneliness
8. Be witty if you can ,but not cynical ,indiscreet,or cruel
9.Be prepared to wait for the right person to come along
10. If your lover needs a reprimand,let him have it
My final words in favour of the book are the following:
" If you're exhausted and need something light,modern, juicy,romantic and a cut-out-and-keep guide available , it is all here , in these 267 pages . Light is a keyword ))"
🫴 https://archive.org/details/janeaustensguide00hend
Хорошей недели вам, друзья🫰
#janeaustenguidetodating
Jane Austen's guide to dating
Published in 2005
Author : Lauren Henderson ( UK 🇬🇧 )
Level of English: B2 / C1
( full of spoken collocations and idioms but it doesn't make the book hard to read ! )
Dating certainly hasn't got any easier since then and Lauren Henderson believes that today's singletons could use some of that Regency wisdom.
This is the only dating guide based on stories that really have stood the test of time. It's a fun , insightful book. Henderson deftly summorizes all the love stories in the books and provides us with psychological tests at the back of the book, which I think is sweet and looks like a treat ))
1. If you like someone, make it clear that you do
2. Don't put your feelings on public display, unless they're fully reciprocated
3. Don't play games or lead people on
4. Have faith in your own instincts
5. Don't fall for superficial qualities
6. Look for someone who can bring out your best qualities
7. Don't settle - Don't marry for money,or convenience, or our of loneliness
8. Be witty if you can ,but not cynical ,indiscreet,or cruel
9.Be prepared to wait for the right person to come along
10. If your lover needs a reprimand,let him have it
My final words in favour of the book are the following:
" If you're exhausted and need something light,modern, juicy,romantic and a cut-out-and-keep guide available , it is all here , in these 267 pages . Light is a keyword ))"
Хорошей недели вам, друзья
#janeaustenguidetodating
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Back to W.S. Maugham
THE PAINTED VEIL ( 1925 )
The novel was first published in serialized form in 5 issues of Cosmopolitan.
The focal character is Kitty Garstin.
Set in England and Hong Kong in the 1920s, The Painted Veil is the story of the beautiful but love-starved Kitty Fane. When her husband discovers her adulterous affair, he forces her to accompany him to the heart of a cholera epidemic. Stripped of the British society of her youth and the small but effective society she fought so hard to attain in Hong Kong, she is compelled by her awakening conscience to reassess her life and learn how to love.
The Painted Veil is a beautifully written affirmation of the human capacity to grow, to change, and to forgive.
There's also a spectacular film ( 2006) USA 🇺🇸
Starring Naomi Watts and Edward Norton
I personally devoured this book !
💡Have you read the book ? What's your take on it ?
The link to download the book
https://oceanofpdf.com/authors/w-somerset-maugham/pdf-epub-the-painted-veil-download/
💡It's worth mentioning that the book and the movie have different endings. It is neither bad nor good because it gives extra ways how to interprete characters , the ways of your soul to choose
I remember having read the book many times with my students. It was a wonderful, enriching experience.
Have a warm weekend, my dear friends !
Love,
Your Yulia ❤️
#thepaintedveil #wsmaugham
THE PAINTED VEIL ( 1925 )
The novel was first published in serialized form in 5 issues of Cosmopolitan.
The focal character is Kitty Garstin.
Set in England and Hong Kong in the 1920s, The Painted Veil is the story of the beautiful but love-starved Kitty Fane. When her husband discovers her adulterous affair, he forces her to accompany him to the heart of a cholera epidemic. Stripped of the British society of her youth and the small but effective society she fought so hard to attain in Hong Kong, she is compelled by her awakening conscience to reassess her life and learn how to love.
The Painted Veil is a beautifully written affirmation of the human capacity to grow, to change, and to forgive.
There's also a spectacular film ( 2006) USA 🇺🇸
Starring Naomi Watts and Edward Norton
I personally devoured this book !
💡Have you read the book ? What's your take on it ?
The link to download the book
https://oceanofpdf.com/authors/w-somerset-maugham/pdf-epub-the-painted-veil-download/
💡It's worth mentioning that the book and the movie have different endings. It is neither bad nor good because it gives extra ways how to interprete characters , the ways of your soul to choose
I remember having read the book many times with my students. It was a wonderful, enriching experience.
Have a warm weekend, my dear friends !
Love,
Your Yulia ❤️
#thepaintedveil #wsmaugham
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Il film sulle cita' piu importante della Russia 🇷🇺 davvero magnifico per la scelta dei paessaggi,l'alta qualita del video ,informazione eloquente sui luogi visitati, che dire : MAGNIFICO !
Если бы этот фильм был книгой, я бы ее читала с большим удовольствием.
Даже если совсем не понимать итальянского , то сами съёмки и музыка как огромный фотоальбом исконно русской красоты!
https://youtu.be/hG3wTuDl03I?si=zix6hIC_iEwyptsg
Buona settimana a voi !
#meravigliedellarussia
#documentario
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JOHN STEINBECK
" OF MICE AND MEN "
( Джон Стейнбек , " О мышах и людях " 1937г. )
John Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and Men” is a powerful exploration of friendship, dreams, and the harsh realities of life. The narrative, while compact, is rich in its depiction of the human condition.
Steinbeck’s masterful storytelling and vivid characterizations bring to life a world that is both harsh and beautiful, filled with individuals who are products of their circumstances yet strive for more.
The story’s central theme—the human longing for companionship and understanding—is embodied in the relationship between George and Lennie. Their friendship, marked by sacrifice and deep mutual respect, is a beacon of hope in an otherwise bleak landscape. Moreover, the novel’s underlying critique of the American dream, as represented by George and Lennie’s elusive dream of owning land, is as relevant today as it was during the Great Depression.
Having seen this novella staged in the theater Comedianti ( Ligovski Prospekt,44 ) , I could hardly articulate any words because I was under a deep impression ... I felt breathless as if I was experiencing catharsis. I wouldn't lie if I told you that the play turned out a masterpiece, after watching it the only words were " Theater as an Art form is alive ! It is here, I can sense it , and it can make my heart beat wildly . "
I was crying. It touches but it doesn't kill you,on the contrary such literature reminds us that we are human.
There's also a film under the same noscript ( 1992 ) . I don't want to watch it ...not yet . Until the actors ' voices are echoing in my ears, I won't watch it not to spoil the air of theater play.
Have you read anything by John Steinbeck?
👇the pdf is traditionally left for you
Love,
Yulia ❤️
#Johnsteinbeck
#ofmiceandmen
" OF MICE AND MEN "
( Джон Стейнбек , " О мышах и людях " 1937г. )
John Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and Men” is a powerful exploration of friendship, dreams, and the harsh realities of life. The narrative, while compact, is rich in its depiction of the human condition.
Steinbeck’s masterful storytelling and vivid characterizations bring to life a world that is both harsh and beautiful, filled with individuals who are products of their circumstances yet strive for more.
The story’s central theme—the human longing for companionship and understanding—is embodied in the relationship between George and Lennie. Their friendship, marked by sacrifice and deep mutual respect, is a beacon of hope in an otherwise bleak landscape. Moreover, the novel’s underlying critique of the American dream, as represented by George and Lennie’s elusive dream of owning land, is as relevant today as it was during the Great Depression.
Having seen this novella staged in the theater Comedianti ( Ligovski Prospekt,44 ) , I could hardly articulate any words because I was under a deep impression ... I felt breathless as if I was experiencing catharsis. I wouldn't lie if I told you that the play turned out a masterpiece, after watching it the only words were " Theater as an Art form is alive ! It is here, I can sense it , and it can make my heart beat wildly . "
I was crying. It touches but it doesn't kill you,on the contrary such literature reminds us that we are human.
There's also a film under the same noscript ( 1992 ) . I don't want to watch it ...not yet . Until the actors ' voices are echoing in my ears, I won't watch it not to spoil the air of theater play.
Have you read anything by John Steinbeck?
👇the pdf is traditionally left for you
Love,
Yulia ❤️
#Johnsteinbeck
#ofmiceandmen
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About the Club :
In 1996, Oprah Winfrey announced the start of Oprah’s Book Club through the Oprah Winfrey Show. Over the next fifteen years, the Oprah book club list expanded to 70 books and became the most famous celebrity book club ever. An Oprah book was distinguished as being a thought-provoking book for you to read.
(2025)
201 pages
ANN PACKER
The bestselling, beloved author returns with her first novel in over a decade, an intimate and profoundly moving look at a long marriage and the ways in which a startling request can change a couple’s understanding of who they are, together and apart.
Eliot and his wife Claire have been happily married for nearly four decades. They’ve raised two children in their sleepy Connecticut town and have weathered the inevitable ups and downs of a long life spent together. But eight years after Claire was diagnosed with cancer, the end is near, and it is time to gather loved ones and prepare for the inevitable.
Over the years of Claire’s illness, Eliot has willingly–lovingly–shifted into the role of caregiver, appreciating the intimacy and tenderness that comes with a role even more layered and complex than the one he performed as a devoted husband. But as he focuses on settling into what will be their last days and weeks together, Claire makes an unexpected request that leaves him reeling. In a moment, his carefully constructed world is shattered.
What if your partner’s dying wish broke your heart?
How well do we know the deepest desires of those we love dearly?
As Eliot is confronted with this profound turning point in his marriage and his life, he grapples with the man and husband he’s been, and with the great unknowns of Claire’s last days.
Ann Packer makes a triumphant return with this powerful novel that is tender and raw, visceral and unexpected. Emotionally vibrant and complex, Some Bright Nowhere explores the profound gifts and unexpected costs of truly loving someone, and the fears and desires we experience as the end of life draws near.
I've just finished reading " Глазами клоуна" Генриха Белля ...
I need time to process this deep and emotionally touching novel
Ann Packer is a new name for me.
Love,
Yulia
#annpacker
#oprahwinfreybookclub
#somebrightnowhere
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❓️Какой книгой вы заканчиваете 2025 год, друзья ❓️Можно выбрать несколько ответов
Anonymous Poll
6%
Никакой 😊
17%
Книгой русского классика 😊
0%
Сборником поэзии 😊
39%
Книгой на иностранном языке 😊
17%
Книгой из рекомендаций этого канала ☺️
17%
Книгой по работе/учёбе, которая просто НАДО прочитать 😊
17%
Книгой современного писателя 😊
0%
Я сейчас читаю только посты в интернете ☺️
0%
Читаю журнал ☺️
17%
Я слушаю книгу в аудиоформате ☺️
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О.ГЕНРИ
" THE GIFT OF THE MAGI "
by O. Henry
If you're looking for a Christmas story that doesn't feature either a nativity or Santa , this story is for you .
This classic story was first published in 1905 . It reinforces the value of selfless giving.
Enjoy the story! I loved reading it . It's worth your free time.
Level of English : B1 + / B2 / C1
Buona Vigilia di Natale a tutti !
P.S. Историю оставлю для вас ниже в двух версиях - на русском и английском
With love ,
Your Yulia
#ohenry
#thegiftofthemagi
#дарыволхвов
#Merrychristmas
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Do you love it?
I do!
In Italy it wouldn't be Christmas without one at the end of the dinner.
Created in Milan at the time of Ludovico il Moro, it is still produced in the city by bakers and confectioners according to the traditional recipe.
The venue is a pizzeria in Saint Petersburg. The cast are Italian teachers from " Italica" in Sbp
Talented and charismatic people!
Happy pre-holiday time, dear friends
P.S. иду на мастер класс готовить такой же кекс в воскресенье.
Нужен рецепт?
С удовольствием поделюсь ✨
#panetonne
#italica
#Christmas
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🪄My Storyline and Reading Year 2025 in review 🪄
Dear friends, it is not as though I'm following everybody else's " end-of-the-year trends " now. No. What I really want is to list all my book recommendations in one New Year post and feel fully satisfied with what a wonderful Reading Year was it in our cosy community with cosy reading nooks and cosy time !
I didn't have any reading goals when 2025 started. My reading was in one speed : I see something, open it, it sparkes my interest,I read it , I share it with you. Simple arithmetic,isn't it? No magic is involved 😉
My review post begins with the list of books in English posted in my channel:
1. Alan Sillitoe " The loneliness of the long distance runner"
2. Edgar Allan Poe " The murders in the Rue Morgue"
3. Ann Patchett " State of wonder"
4. Madeleine Thien " Simple recipes "
5. Gwyneth Paltrow " The Clean plate "
6. Dr Ruth K Westheimer " Musically speaking "
7. Janice Miller " Fashion and Music "
8. Kathleen Krull " M for music "
9. Olivia Laing " The lonely city "
10. Charles Spencer " Gastrophysics"
11. Graded readers " Dear Diary
12. Jennifer Keishin Armstrong " Sex and the City and Us "
13. Caroline Jones " Little Book of Audrey Hepburn "
14. Axel Scheffler " Pip and Posy "
15. Somerset Maugham " The ant and the grasshoper "
16. Lauren Henderson " Jane Austen's guide to dating "
17. Somerset Maugham " The Painted Veil "
18. John Steinbeck " Of Mice and Men "
19. Ann Packer " Some Bright Nowhere "
20. O.Henry " The gift of the magi "
🧚♀20 books and 20 different worlds 🧚♀
I hope that my recommendation s were both useful and a memorable reading experience for you in 2025 💫
2025 for wasn't a book year for quantity !
It was my pleasure and a much bigger pleasure to share my reads with you❤️
If you tell us which books have made your 2025 a pure enjoyment ,I'll understand your tastes better ⬇️
Your
Yulia❤️
#2025readingyear
#booksinreview
#20booksinEnglish
#readingyear
Dear friends, it is not as though I'm following everybody else's " end-of-the-year trends " now. No. What I really want is to list all my book recommendations in one New Year post and feel fully satisfied with what a wonderful Reading Year was it in our cosy community with cosy reading nooks and cosy time !
I didn't have any reading goals when 2025 started. My reading was in one speed : I see something, open it, it sparkes my interest,I read it , I share it with you. Simple arithmetic,isn't it? No magic is involved 😉
My review post begins with the list of books in English posted in my channel:
1. Alan Sillitoe " The loneliness of the long distance runner"
2. Edgar Allan Poe " The murders in the Rue Morgue"
3. Ann Patchett " State of wonder"
4. Madeleine Thien " Simple recipes "
5. Gwyneth Paltrow " The Clean plate "
6. Dr Ruth K Westheimer " Musically speaking "
7. Janice Miller " Fashion and Music "
8. Kathleen Krull " M for music "
9. Olivia Laing " The lonely city "
10. Charles Spencer " Gastrophysics"
11. Graded readers " Dear Diary
12. Jennifer Keishin Armstrong " Sex and the City and Us "
13. Caroline Jones " Little Book of Audrey Hepburn "
14. Axel Scheffler " Pip and Posy "
15. Somerset Maugham " The ant and the grasshoper "
16. Lauren Henderson " Jane Austen's guide to dating "
17. Somerset Maugham " The Painted Veil "
18. John Steinbeck " Of Mice and Men "
19. Ann Packer " Some Bright Nowhere "
20. O.Henry " The gift of the magi "
🧚♀20 books and 20 different worlds 🧚♀
I hope that my recommendation s were both useful and a memorable reading experience for you in 2025 💫
2025 for wasn't a book year for quantity !
It was my pleasure and a much bigger pleasure to share my reads with you
If you tell us which books have made your 2025 a pure enjoyment ,I'll understand your tastes better ⬇️
Your
Yulia
#2025readingyear
#booksinreview
#20booksinEnglish
#readingyear
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" Мы открываем книгу. Её страницы чисты. Мы собираемся заполнить их собственноручно. Книга называется "Возможность", а её первая глава называется "Новый год "
Эдит Лавджой Пирс ( английская писательница и поэтесса )
⭐ Примите мои самые тёплые и искренние пожелания с Новым Годом , друзья !
Пусть ваша книга 2026 года под названием " Возможность " всегда следует за вами в ваших руках и вы не пропускаете ни одной её главы.
Начинаем писать Главу 1 уже в эту Новогоднюю ночь🌛 ⭐
Достаём самые любимые цветные ручки,карандаши,акварели и создаём пейзажи на каждый день ,потому что как раз из них и состоит наша удивительная жизнь⭐
Спасибо,что мы вместе❤️
С Наступающим!
Your
Yulia❤️
#2026год
#Возможность
#Пожелания
#снаступаюшим
Эдит Лавджой Пирс ( английская писательница и поэтесса )
Пусть ваша книга 2026 года под названием " Возможность " всегда следует за вами в ваших руках и вы не пропускаете ни одной её главы.
Начинаем писать Главу 1 уже в эту Новогоднюю ночь
Достаём самые любимые цветные ручки,карандаши,акварели и создаём пейзажи на каждый день ,потому что как раз из них и состоит наша удивительная жизнь
Спасибо,что мы вместе
С Наступающим!
Your
Yulia
#2026год
#Возможность
#Пожелания
#снаступаюшим
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