Bangkok travel notes, behind the scenes of Oscar’s Notebook, excerpts from The Season of Breath and stories for little ones: all of Mr Schaka’s articles, newest first.
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Liège’s Perron: reading a symbol in Place du Marché
Pause in Place du Marché to look at the Perron and understand its connection with Liège’s civic freedoms. #Liege #MysteryBooks #MrSchaka
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Hors-Château’s narrow lanes: an observant walk in Liège
Explore the passages and façades of Hors-Château while respecting the quiet of a neighbourhood where people live. #Liege #MysteryBooks #MrSchaka
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Saint-Barthélemy in Liège: taking a closer look at the baptismal font
Pause at Saint-Barthélemy to study a Romanesque masterpiece and compare your first impressions with the explanations. #Liege #MysteryBooks #MrSchaka
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Grand Curtius Liège: museum guide, opening hours and prices
Visiting the Grand Curtius in Liège: a riverside palace with weapons, Mosan art and glass, plus 2026 hours, prices, tram access and…
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Writing a Reading Journal That Helps You Remember What Matters
A simple reading journal can help you remember the ideas, questions and feelings that make a book worth returning to, with just…
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The Quiet Power of a Reading Ritual: Making Space for Books Every Day
A practical, gentle approach to building a daily reading ritual, choosing books with curiosity and keeping a small record of what stays…
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Foire d’octobre Liège 2026: dates, hours and practical tips
The Liège October Fair runs from 3 October to 11 November 2026 on Boulevard d’Avroy: opening hours, croustillons, how to get there…
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From Bangkok to Liège: How Different Places Shape a Story
Different cities offer different rhythms, but both familiar and unfamiliar places can help writers explore identity, belonging and change.
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The Art of the Crime Novel: Surprises and Red Herrings
Should a good crime novel surprise its reader or mislead them with red herrings? Clues, mystery and characters: Mr Schaka’s view on…
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Why I chose Liège as the setting for my crime novels
Why Liège? Mr Schaka explains how the city became the setting of Le carnet d’Oscar, his crime fiction series with Victor Lenoir…
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La Boverie Liège: fine arts museum, hours, prices and access
La Boverie in Liège: the fine arts collections, exhibitions, opening hours, prices, the walk from Guillemins station over the footbridge, and what…
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Prince-Bishops’ Palace Liège: courtyards, tours and Archéoforum
Carved columns you can see for free, free guided tours and the Archéoforum beneath Place Saint-Lambert: my guide to the Prince-Bishops’ Palace…
