Lynn's Film & Book Review: May 2020

Sunday, 31 May 2020

Sunday Post #110

The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted here @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer (image above belongs to @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer). It’s a chance to share news ~ A post to recap the past week on your blog and showcase books and things we have received. Share news about what is coming up on our blog for the week ahead.
I am also linking The Sunday Salon hosted by Deb Nance of Readerbuzz where bloggers discuss what they are reading and other bookish topics.

Life

As you might know, I'm a teacher. Schools are slowly opening again but so far not the years I'm teaching. Using videoconferences to teach starts to feel normal but I do miss teaching the regular way. Also, it's often annoying to find out someone else has been listening to the classes I teach as they just sit out of view of the webcam of a family member. Not knowing exactly who your audience is, is not that fun.

Blog and books

I finished a book today! I read and enjoyed my first Murakami book: Men Without Women. I definitely would like to read more of his work. Do you have any recommendations?

Movies and TV Shows

I finished It's Okay, That's Love and it was truly great. One of the best Korean dramas in my opinion. I'm currently watching Kill Me Heal Me, which I'm liking as well!

What did you read or watch recently?

As always please leave some recommendations on what I should read or watch next!

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Sunday, 24 May 2020

Sunday Post #109

Life

I'm really getting tired of being unable to visit my grandmother, she's getting very stressed out and we know we would be able to calm her down if we could visit her. Calling is no longer helping her that much.

Blog and books

I finished a book yesterday!! Probably the first and only one this month.

Movies and TV Shows

I watched Well Intended Love and It's Okay, That's Love this week. I'm really enjoying the latter.

What did you read or watch recently?

As always please leave some recommendations on what I should read or watch next!

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Sunday, 17 May 2020

Sunday Post #108

Life

Having to take the train to work this week for a quick meeting which didn't really have any relevant information to me, was strange. It was strange to wear a mask on the train and to wander around in a usually vibrant city which now had an alienated feel to it.

In other news, I was finally able to meet my grandmother in the garden of her nursing home (she lives in a service flat, though). We were separated by three meters, and were politely asked to leave after twenty minutes to make room for others. While I was happy to see her, I hated having to do it this way. A day later, the nurses called to tell us she wasn't doing well and a doctor had to be called. She's a little bit better today, but I'm still worried. That's not the kind of call you want to receive, especially now when you aren't allowed to visit her.

Blog and books

Yesterday I picked up a book for the first time this month. I've only read about 32 pages, but I hope to read more soon. Heidi, the book I'm reading, is a children's classic I know absolutely nothing about. Have you read it?

Movies and TV Shows

This week I finished When the Camellia Blooms, which was a good Korean drama on Netflix and I really enjoyed it. I have been listening to the soundtrack as well.

Another show I watched this week was My Secret Romance because my friend recommended it to me. It was nice. I'm not sure what I will watch next. I need some feel-good tv shows. Do you have any recommendations?

What did you read or watch recently?

As always please leave some recommendations on what I should read or watch next!

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Monday, 11 May 2020

April 2020 Wrap Up

Here is my April wrap up. I was hoping to read more but stress got in the way. I am still quite happy with what I read, though!

1. Lair of Dreams (The Diviners, #2) by Libba Bray

My least favourite in the series so far, it was too slow for me. 3 stars.

2. You Deserve Each Other by Sarah Hogle

This one was so much fun! 4 stars!

3. Bad Saint (All The Pretty Things #1) by Monica James

4. Before the Devil Breaks You (The Diviners #3) by Libba Bray

I really enjoyed this one! I am definitely going to finish the series this year! 5 stars.

What did you read recently?
Have you read any of these books or are you planning to? Leave your thoughts and recommendations down below!

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Sunday, 10 May 2020

Sunday Post #107

Life

This week I have to go to work again to attend an info session. I kind of feel like all of that could have been done from home. But then again, I don't have a say in that. I feel uneasy about it because on Friday I could be allowed to visit my grandmother and her sister in the garden of their service flat to say "hi" in person for the first time since this situation started. On top of that, I also have a lot of work this week and this will take up a lot of time.

Blog and books

I still have mostly been playing Stardew Valley, it's such a relaxing and addicting game.

I could definitely use more videogame recommendations, as I'm not really that at home in that field.

Movies and TV Shows

This week I started watching three TV shows I'm really enjoying: When the Camelia Blooms, Gran Hotel and Never Have I Ever.

What did you read or watch recently?

As always please leave some recommendations on what I should read or watch next!

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Wednesday, 6 May 2020

Can't Wait Wednesday: The Heart Principle (The Kiss Quotient #3) by Helen Hoang

Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings, to spotlight and talk about the books we're excited about that we have yet to read. It's based on Waiting On Wednesday hosted at Breaking the Spine.

USA Today bestselling author Helen Hoang returns with a witty and sizzling new romance that shows how wrong you can be about someone…and how right they can be for you.

To most people, Quan Diep is nothing but a surly-looking, underachieving playboy. The problem is he’s not any of those things. And now that he’s the CEO of an up-and-coming retail business, he’s suddenly a “catch,” and the rich girls who never used to pay any attention to him are looking at him in a new way—especially Camilla, the girl who brushed him off many years ago.

Anna Sun dislikes Quan Diep almost as much as germy bathroom door handles. Or so she tells herself. She will never admit that she has a secret crush on him, especially because he only has eyes for her charismatic and newly engaged younger sister Camilla. Over the years, Anna has worked hard to overcome her OCD, but she’ll still need to find a way to bury her anxieties and seduce Quan so he doesn’t ruin her sister’s engagement, and with it, a crucial real estate development deal.

Slowly, Anna breaks down Quan’s dangerous and careless exterior while peeling off her own tough, protective shell. But when Quan discovers Anna’s true intentions, he’s forced to confront his own hurtful past and learn to forgive, while Anna must face her greatest challenge: truly opening herself up to love.

-- Goodreads.com description --

I really enjoyed Helen Hoang's other novels, The Kiss Quotient and The Bride Test. Quan has always been an interesting character and I'm excited to read his story. Have you read any books by Helen Hoang?

Expected publication date: May 7th 2021

Which books are you excited to read? Recommendations are always welcome!

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Sunday, 3 May 2020

Sunday Post #106

Life

Teaching with a webcam has become a little bit more normal but I still prefer it otherwise. After every session I get a huge headache, which is definitely annoying.
This week I was told that the Spanish classes I teach to adults will continue this way until the end of the schoolyear (which is in June). While I'm glad I know what will happen in the future, I am also sad I can't end the schoolyear on better terms.

On the other hand, I'm still not sure how I will have to teach my classes in secondary school, although it seems unlikely I will have to teach them in person again. I'm starting to get a little anxious for next year. I don't have any prospects yet and I haven't been able to prove my capabilities in my new school.

Blog and books

I haven't had to the time or energy to read or blog much the last couple of weeks. I did end up buying and playing a videogame, Stardew Valley. I have been playing it a lot recently, it relaxes me and does help clear my mind a bit.

Movies and TV Shows