Sunday Post #152

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

Life got a bit in the way of blogging, with correcting exams, Christmas parties and a relaxing holiday at the seaside. Starting work again tomorrow and I will miss the Christmas vibes but am already looking forward to summer at the same time.

Blog and books

I finished Snow Country, The Diary of Anne Frank and Open Water at the end of 2022 and I enjoyed them all. My favourite books of 2022 are The Diary of Anne Frank, One Hundred Years of Solitude, Hamnet, The Island of Missing Trees, Conversations with Friends, Much Ado About Nothing and Of Mice and Men.

This year I finished Small Things Like These, which was a short but interesting read. I would like to read more books about Ireland so all recommendations are welcome! 

I'm currently listening to the audiobook of The Sun Does Shine and I also started Jane Eyre, I'm finally reading it after all these years!

Movies and TV Shows

I watched a couple of films: Knives Out 1 & 2, Bohemian Rhapsody, Rocketman and The Maltese Falcon. The two musical films were my favourites.

I couldn't resist watching a couple of episodes from the following series: The Detectorists, The White Lotus and Conversations with Friends.

What did you watch or read recently?

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

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Sunday Post #151

 

 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

It's been a couple of weeks, I got ill and had to catch up on work afterwards. Feeling better now and looking forward to Christmas, although I'm the only one in my family who likes it.

Blog and books

I finished A Study in Scarlet, Conversations with Friends and Ethan Frome. I enjoyed all three books. Currently reading Snow Country and listening to the audiobook of The Diary of Anne Frank. I visited the Anne Frank museum in Amsterdam this summer, so it's quite impactful to read the book this year as well. Makes me want to visit the house again.

Movies and TV Shows

I started watching The IT Crowd, can't believe I haven't watched it before, as I love British comedy. Any other British series recommendations?

Also watched my first Christmas film this year, The Grinch. Looking forward to watching more Christmas films soon. Not sure where to start, though.

What did you watch or read recently?

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

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Sunday Post #150

 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

Feeling a bit under the weather and stressed out. Hoping to find some time to read at the end of the month, I miss getting lost in a good novel.

Blog and books

I'm currently reading a Dutch book, De geschiedenis van mijn seksualiteit, for my book club meeting in December. I also started A Study in Scarlet, my first Sherlock Holmes story. I've only read the first chapter so far but I'm thoroughly enjoying it. It makes me miss the show Sherlock even more.

Movies and TV Shows

I just finished Only Murders in the Building today and I loved it! It was the perfect cosy show to make me feel a little bit better. Any cosy TV show or film recommendations are welcome! I'm in need of them!

What did you watch or read recently?

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

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Sunday Post #149

   

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

Busy weeks correcting ahead, hope to have some time left to read, though.

Blog and books

I finished Second Place by Rachel Cusk and quite enjoyed it. I think Outline might still be my favourite of her novels I have read so far. Currently reading a Dutch book: De geschiedenis van mijn seksualiteit and I'm hoping to finish it next week but this might just be wishful thinking.

This year I am thinking of reading Conversations with Friends, Jane Eyre and A Study in Scarlet as well. We'll see how that goes.

Also, I love the new ceramic mug I made, I love creating things and can find so much joy doing so.

Movies and TV Shows

I finished The House of the Dragon, Enola Holmes and Enola Holmes 2. I didn't expect much from the latter two but ended up enjoying those films after all.

Also started watching Only Murders in the Building this week, will be intrigued to see what happens next.

What did you watch or read recently?

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

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Sunday Post #148

   

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

My break is already over, I'm a bit sad I'm still feeling under the weather and next week will be quite busy again. 

However, I did manage to go to a Picasso exhibition this week and to visit a bookshop. I enjoy going to museums but don't often find people willing to join me, so instead of missing out on the exhibition, I decided to take myself out on a date to visit the exhibition, have some lunch and visit a bookstore. It was a wonderful day!

Blog and books

I finished Bram Stoker's Dracula this week, I really enjoyed the first half of the book, it's very atmospheric, spooky and mysterious. The second part dragged a bit, and was a bit too long or repetitive in places and the ending was a little anticlimactic. I expected a more spectacular end for some reason. However, I still really enjoyed the  book and would recommend it as a Halloween read! Looking forward to watch the film again, one of these days!

I'm currently reading Second Place by Rachel Cusk and De geschiedenis van mijn seksualiteit (a Dutch novel). The first one is my third Cusk book and the latter is the book I'm reading for a book club I joined at work. I rarely read books in Dutch anymore so it's good to have a purpose to read in Dutch again.

And now a mini book haul: These are the books I got on my trip and a bookmark from the Picasso exhibition to celebrate a perfect day!

Movies and TV Shows

I stared The House of the Dragon, I'm enjoying it and am curious to see how the story will unfold. Haven't watched Rings of Power yet, but hoping to do so this year as well. Have you seen it? Do you recommend it? I have heard mixed things about the show so far.

Also watched The Bear this week. Interesting show for sure, but a lot of chaotic things happen which didn't make the show relaxing to watch for me.

What did you watch or read recently?

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

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Sunday Post #147

   

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

I finally have a break and I'm feeling a bit under the weather. Reading and watching series/films it is then!

Blog and books

I finished Transit by Rachel Cusk yesterday, I enjoyed it but do prefer Outline. Second Place is the next Cusk on my to read list because I'd like to read it before the Meet the author event in November.

I also read Garlic and the Vampire, a very cute and autumnal comic. The story was simple, the art beautiful and full of autumnal and cosy vibes.

I started Bram Stoker's Dracula this weekend and am very excited to finally read this classic. I have watched the film before so I do know the plot but it's still spooky to finally read it. Very much enjoying it!

Movies and TV Shows

I finished Flower of Evil today and it was really good! Also finished Derry Girls, I'm quite sad it's over. I couldn't resist watching Hocus Pocus 1 and 2 to get into a spooky mood.

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Sunday Post #146

   

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

I also feel a little burned out the last days/week before my break actually starts which is why I spend the weekend creating candles and taking time for myself instead of correcting the assignments right away. It will take me longer now, but I've learned to slow down when I need to. I'm quite adept at procrastinating.

Blog and books

I'm currently reading still Ray Bradbury's The October Country and have started Transit by Rachel Cusk. I'm hoping to read more Cusk soon since I've bought a ticket to see her interview/reading in November. Very excited about it!

Dickens' To Be Read at Dusk was entertaining but not the best short story collection I have read.

Movies and TV Shows

I'm currently watching Flower of Evil to get into a more spooky mood. It's quite good so far! It's a kdrama about a police officer who discovers her husband was the prime suspect in a murder case 18 years ago. He changed his name but the police are still looking for him and now she's in charge of his case.

What did you watch or read recently?

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

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