Around the World in 18 Sleuths
Traveling in my armchair through detective fiction, songs, movies, food, and crafts
Russia Armchair Travel Diary
Raise your hand if your music teacher at school had you listen to “Peter and the Wolf”! 🙋 Did you know there’s a version with David Bowie narrating?! While exploring Russian classical composers for my current armchair travel, I came across this recording. And, of course, I had to add it to my eclectic vinyl…
In the 19th century, when Boris Akunin’s novel is set, Russian classical music became world famous. This made me explore stereotypes and biases surrounding this genre during my armchair travel to Russia. So, here is another #OpenEars post! There is no secret to enjoying classical music. Classical music belongs to everyone. I happen to have…
With open ears I’m listening through all kinds of music from Russia and exploring its musical history. In doing so, I curate a Spotify playlist with my favorite discoveries. This playlist follows only two rules: I include artists from or strongly connected with Russia and I include a maximum of two songs by the same…
A talented young student from a wealthy family commits suicide in a public park. Set in Moscow in 1876, the inexperienced police detective Erast Fandorin investigates this seemingly open-and-shut case – and in doing so, uncovers a deadly terrorist conspiracy of worldwide proportions. A promising premise to Boris Akunin’s “The Winter Queen”! 🤩 I’m excited…