Mom told me to bring back just one book from the library
Mom told me to bring back just one book from the library.
But Mom, it’s impossible.
My personal shortlist from the Gothenburg Book Fair
My personal shortlist from the Gothenburg Book Fair
This year, my selection moved between leadership, faith, revolution, design, the Middle East and even oysters.
Dag Hammarskjöld, Markings
Private reflections on duty, faith, leadership and public service.
Annika Persson, Elsa and Natanael Beskow: A Love Story
A cultural and personal portrait of two important Swedish figures.
Mohammad Fazlhashemi, Iran Between Three Revolutions
A broader historical perspective on the forces that have shaped modern Iran.
Oysters for Everyone
Food history, sustainability, aquaculture and the future of a classic delicacy.
Arts & Crafts: Ideas That Shaped the World
Design, craftsmanship and ideas that still influence how we think about quality today.
Empires of Faith: The History of the Middle East
Religion, empire, culture and power across centuries.
Different subjects, but one common thread: understanding the people, ideas and traditions that shape our world.
Every shelf seems to offer another subject, another idea, another reason to keep reading
I always tell myself to keep it to one or two books. It never works. Every shelf seems to offer another subject, another idea, another reason to keep reading.
This time I came home with books about U.S. presidents, pilgrimage, communication, symbolism, happiness and a little more besides.
So once again, the bicycle basket is full.
I’m reading a book about every President of the United States and creating my own ultimate ranking
I’m reading a book about every President of the United States and creating my own ultimate ranking. I haven’t made my way through all of them yet, as I’m reading the chapters in random order.
So far, President Ronald Reagan remains the undisputed champion of my list. But President Lyndon B. Johnson is a fast mover, climbing the rankings with every chapter.
Exploring the Middle East: A Journey Through Culture, Politics, and Culinary Arts
I am making a special fried dessert for clients and partners at a small networking evening.
I have a huge interest in and deep knowledge of the Middle East, a region that spans Western Asia and parts of North Africa. Known for its strategic geopolitical significance, rich cultural heritage, and diverse socio-political landscapes — these are my favorite personal areas of interest.
As an enthusiastic reader of books and news, particularly about developments in the region, I am now striving to become a master chef. ‘Katayef riz bel halib’ is a Lebanese dessert.
