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 #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?

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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?

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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?

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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.

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Sunday Post #145

  

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'm swamped with work this week, I've been correcting all day just to get more assignments in. I wish I had more time to read and create candles, but hopefully I will get to that in two weeks when I have some time off again. Very much looking forward to it already.

Blog and books

I'm currently reading Ray Bradbury's The October Country and To Be Read at Dusk by Charles Dickens. Two short story collections, which is not somthing I'm great at reading but I've been enjoying the latter on the train. Hoping to finish it early next week. The October Country will take me longer but it's perfect to read a story once in a while.

Movies and TV Shows

I started watching Elite and Abbot Elementary, two very different shows but very entertaining as well. 

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Sunday Post #139

 

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 had a short break two weeks ago and sadly instead of enjoying it to the fullest I got ill not once but twice. It takes a special talent I guess. No Covid-19, though I still don't feel 100% myself just yet.

Blog and books

I read about 150 pages in One Hundred Years of Solitude and I'm truly enjoying it but have been in a bit of a reading slump, which is irksome. I do like this picture, though.

Movies and TV Shows

I have finally watched the second season of The Witcher, which I liked but felt it wasn't as eventful as the first season. Also started watching Friends again, as it's a bit of a comfort show for me. 

What did you watch or read recently?

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Sunday Post #137

 

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

Another hectic week has passed, my brother has tested positive and we still live in the same house, so I've been so nervous and careful this past week but will I be able to escape it even though we do live in separate rooms for now? The situation is driving me a bit insane.

On top of that my teaching job is only getting busier as well, I'm already starting to feel like I'm dragging myself to my next holiday.

Blog and books

I finished The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks this weekend and I had such a great time listen to the audiobook. Highly recommend this non-fiction and the listening experience as well. I plan to listen to Invisible Women next but more non-fiction audiobook recommendations are welcome!

Movies and TV Shows

I didn't watch any films this week but I did watch The Masked Singer and some more episodes of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, this last one has turned into a bit of comfort show for me. Do you have any of those? I could use more ;)

Also, a new discovery, I love the Great Pottery Throwdown as well! A fellow student potter recommended it to me. It's so fun to see how creative you can be with clay. I still have so much to learn but my class often relaxes me a bit. I just wish I could do it more often.

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Sunday Post #135

 

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 has been busy and crazy these past two weeks, I'm currently in quarantine until Tuesday because of a high risk contact at work and since I only got the booster the same day, I had to go home on Friday :( I've been taking a test every day and really hope I won't end up seeing a positive result, so far so good, though. It's not fun to teach from home when your students are at school, though.

Blog and books

So far I have managed to read two books this year, Slaughterhouse 5 by Kurt Vonnegut and How Do You Live? by Genzaburo Yoshino. I liked both but I don't think these will be new favourites. 

I have also started three other books The Daily Stoic, which I plan to read every day, Reasons to Stay Alive by Matt Haig and a new audiobook, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. I've been enjoying listening to biographies and can always use some recommendations!

Movies and TV Shows

I recently watched Gaslight (the British version) because Stephen Fry recommended it on a Belgian TV show, so how could I resist? I highly recommend it as well!

I also started watching the Antiques Roadshow on the BBC again and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Really enjoying both of them.

What did you watch or read recently?

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Sunday Post #134

 

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

Happy New Year! I wish you all a great year full of hope, love, books and peace!

I hope you had a lovely Christmas as well!

I have been busy with making creating in my spare time in order to relax but still feel productive. I'm thinking about maybe putting them up for sale, I don't think it will be very lucrative but I think it's an experience worth having.

Blog and books

I didn't manage to read all the books I wanted to read in December and only ended up reading 48 books this year (a low number for me). However, I read a lot of great books and I did succeed in my personal challenge to read more nonfiction and classics.

These are my favourite books of 2021, in no particular order, although, Anna Karenina, Know My Name, Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead and Lonely Castle in the Mirror were my absolute favourites which I still vividly remember. I can't recommend them enough!

Which were your favourite books last year? Leave a comment or a link down below!

Movies and TV Shows

I have watched some fun films these past weeks, like La Famille Bélier and I rewatched some old  favourites: Roman Holiday, How to Steal a Million and The Shop Around the Corner. Yesterday I watched Men & Chicken, probably the strangest film I have ever watched, still not sure what to make of it.

I also caught up on some TV Shows: The Mandalorian (love the baby!), Loki, Wandavision (can you tell I just got Disney Plus?). The Mandalorian is definitely my favourite show I watched on it.

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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