Sunday Post #154

 

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

Crazy busy weeks past and ahead, I'm started to feel a little burned out by all the correcting I have to do while I'd rather read more books.

Blog and books

I finished The Sun Does Shine and The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida. Both good books, the first one a very important non-fiction I definitely should have read sooner. Currently reading Elena Knows, a fantastic book I already recommend, and I'm also listening to Invisible Women.

Movies and TV Shows

I finally watched The Pale Blue Eye which was enjoyable but not a new favourite. I'm also still watching The Detectorists, which has become a new comfort show for me. Loving every episode and wish there were a lot more seasons to come.

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 #153

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

Got back to work this week and without any assignments and tests to correct the weekend was not that busy and I had lots of time to read. I took advantage of this in full!

Blog and books

Reader, I finished the book! I finished Jane Eyre and it was fascinating and brilliant. A classic I'm sure I will read again! Also very pleased with myself that I finally read this classic, after years of swearing I would in the beginning of the new year. It shouldn't have taking me so long to read this classic but I thoroughly enjoyed this reading experience. I actually wouldn't mind reading it again right away (an unusual feeling for me). I will settle with watching the film this evening as there are so many other books I want to read too.

Movies and TV Shows

I didn't watch much this week, another episode of the charming show The Detectorists and the film The Good Liar. I wasn't too impressed by the latter even though the cast was phenomenal.

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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Have a wonderful day everyone!

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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Have a wonderful day everyone!

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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Have a wonderful day everyone!

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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Have a wonderful day everyone!

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! 

If you enjoyed this review, please follow me on Bloglovin', Twitter, Instagram, TVShowTime and Goodreads! I would really appreciate it!

Have a wonderful day everyone!