Lessons in Chemistry is a well-paced and light-hearted book which is well worth a read.
A fictional account of the Dutch East India Company gives an insight into what it must’ve been like to work for them.
Amazon’s Tolkien series initially looked dreadful in trailers, but won me over with stunning visuals, excellent dialogue, and first-rate acting. The epic dwarf mines and elvish scenes felt authentically Middle-earth. While the diverse casting works well, the Harfoots (hobbits) feel out of place and annoying. Early promise exists, but success depends on maintaining quality and delivering a satisfying conclusion.