Lynn's Film & Book Review

Thursday, 3 January 2019

Wednesday, 2 January 2019

Beat the Backlist Challenge 2019

I have decided to participate in the Beat the Backlist Challenge 2019. This challenge is hosted by Novel Knight and you can find more information about it on NovelKnight's blog. I participated last year as well, I finished all the books from my initial post, the only thing is, I finished The Mad Ship today (so, it was two days too late to count for the challenge).

Here is my TBR for this year. This might change throughout the year but I'm hoping to read at least half of the books below!

1. Ship of Destiny (Liveship Traders #3) by Robin Hobb

I probably would start this book right now, after having finished The Mad Ship, but I don't have it in my possession yet. I ordered it on the Book Depository but it will take some time to get here.

Since I didn't finish The Mad Ship before the end of 2018, I really want to read Ship of Destiny this year! I'm so excited to read the last book of the trilogy. I will miss these characters when it's over!

2. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

I have started this book years ago and didn't have the time to finish it. Hopefully, 2019 will be the year I do so! Really enjoyed what I read, though!

3. The Robber Bride by Margaret Atwood

I have read three books by Margaret Atwood before and loved them all! Can't wait to read more!

4. Leviathan Wakes (The Expanse #1) by James S.A. Corey

5. Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

These are five huge books that each intimidate me in some way, I can't guarantee I will read them all but sure would like to try!

What are you planning to read this year? Have you read any of the books mentioned above or are you planning to? Leave your thoughts down below!

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Sunday, 30 December 2018

Sunday Post #45

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.

Life

Even though I have time off work, life has been very busy. My grandmother is home now but was unable to leave the hospital for Christmas. This means both my great-aunt and grandmother were alone on Christmas Eve, which made me feel terrible. I hope to celebrate New Year's Eve with them tomorrow, though!

Blog and books

Because I had to go to the hospital almost every day of the week, I didn't have the time to blog a lot. I did start reading The Mad Ship by Robin Hobb, my goal was to finish it this year but that is sadly not going to happen. I'm really enjoying it though! If I had the time I would be reading it all day long!

Movies and TV Shows

I watched Death and Nightingales, Mary Poppins, The Book Thief, A Nutcracker Christmas and the first episode of This Is Us.

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, 23 December 2018

Sunday Post #44

Life

Christmas holidays finally started but my grandmother will have to stay in the hospital for a while and will likely not even be home on New Year's Eve, which makes everyone sad and not in the mood to celebrate. She has good days and bad days but I'm still hoping she will improve soon.

I did receive a better teaching schedule last Friday, which means I will be able to recuperate from my evening class on Monday evenings. This will make this a lot easier in the future!

Blog and books

I read quite a lot this week, I finished The Lady's Guide to Petticoats and Piracy and two other books for the Magical Readathon. I'm so happy to be reading again! I've also posted something other than only a Sunday Post this week! Hurray, such progress!

Movies and TV Shows

I started watching Mrs. Wilson, so far I'm really enjoying it!

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, 19 December 2018

Magical Readathon: Christmas at Hogwarts TBR

This weekend I decided to participate in the Magical Readathon: Christmas at Hogwarts hosted by the incredible Book Roast. I didn't have the time to blog about this yet, but I have already finished two challenges! You can find more info about the readathon here.
The readathon started on Monday and finished on the 26th of December.

Book Roast made a map of challenges you need to follow:

1. Finish your coursework

Finish your current read: I already completed this challenge as I finished reading The Lady's Guide to Petticoats and Piracy on Monday. I enjoyed but I don't think it's as good as the first book.

2. Have a snowball fight with the Weasley twins

A book you think will be humorous: All Systems Red by Martha Wells, the first Murderbot novella. I loved this! I'm excited to read more!

3. Visit 3 Broomsticks for muller pixie wine

A read that should only take you a day/evening: Either Giant Days volume 5 or Artificial Condition the sequel to All Systems Red.

4. Sneak into the kitchen to gift Dobby odd socks

Read that has an item of clothing on the cover: The Book Thief. This was on my official 2018 TBR and I still haven't read it, so I'm going to try and read it now!

5. Bring a festive treat to Hedwig at the Owlery

Animal on the cover/title/series name: I will attempt to read The Mad Ship by Robin Hobb because this was the last book on my 2018 and I want to at least make an attempt to read this.

This does not have an animal on the cover but another edition does. I planned to read this for a different challenge but I couldn't resist starting All Systems Red yesterday evening and didn't have the time to finish it in one day.

I will never be able to finish this book in time but that's okay.

Are you participating in this readathon? What are you planning to read in December?

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

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Tuesday, 18 December 2018

Top Ten Tuesday: Top Ten Books on My Winter 2018/2019 TBR

Top Ten Tuesday is a meme which was previously hosted by The Broke and the Bookish and is now hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. Each week bloggers post their top ten on a previously suggested topic. This week's topic is Ten Books on my winter TBR.

Since I don't have that much time to read in combination with my teaching job, I fear I will not be able to read all of these but I will be happy to have read half of them.

1. The Bear and the Nightingale (Winternight Trilogy #1) by Katherine Arden

I've heard nothing but great things and I'm so excited to read this one!

2. The Mad Ship (Liveship Traders #2) by Robin Hobb

I haven't read any Robin Hobb yet this year and I hoping I can still read it before the end of 2018. Not too optimistic, though.

3. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

Another book I hope to read before the end of the year. We'll see how it goes.

4. Red Sister (Book of the Ancestor #1) by Mark Lawrence

Very excited to read this!

5. Muse of Nightmares (Strange the Dreamer #2) by Laini Taylor

Loved Strange the Dreamer, so I both happy and nervous to read the sequel.

6. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

7. Bloody Rose (The Band #2) by Nicholas Eames

Kings of the Wyld was one of my favourite fantasy books this year.

8. All Systems Red (The Murderbot Diaries #1) by Martha Wells

I might not be able to wait until winter to read this :)

9. Lethal White (Cormoran Strike #4) by Robert Galbraith

10. A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer

I have an e-arc of this book but I just have too much trouble reading a pdf-file, so I'll purchase the book when it's released and I will read and review it then.

What are you planning to read this winter?

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

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Monday, 17 December 2018

Sunday Post #43

Life

Not much to report this week, except for having to correct a ton of exams.
Tomorrow, I still have to teach my Spanish evening class and I have decided to make it Christmas themed. We'll have a small party as well.

My grandmother hasn't been doing well and sometimes thinks we are plotting against her. Only my brother and I can calm her, which is difficult for her sister who lives with her and my father. It's also quite scary to see her so angry and hearing her say impossible things about being kidnapped or not being told they moved (which they didn't). We are never able to talk her out of it but she does calm down if my brother and I help out. This has only started last week and quite suddenly which makes it difficult to deal with.

Blog and books

Didn't have much time this week but I did read quite a bit in The Lady's Guide to Petticoats and Piracy. I hope my slump is over, but I don't want to be too optimistic.

Movies and TV Shows