My Weekly Books and Films Update
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HAPPY THINGS:
1. Free film screening tickets - I joined the mailing list for a local theatre which sends out giveaway contest offers to attend newly released films.
2. Lahmejun aka Armenian/Turkish Pizza - love it as a quick, tasty, savory, snack from a local grocery
3. Coloring a mini page for one of my activities for Paris in July (here)
Library:
by Elizabeth Klehfoth
-Mystery, YA
Amazon | Goodreads
PART of the Blog All About It Challenge: Spirit (here) - the secret society element of this one catches my eye.
Author event:
Book Passage, Corte Madera, hosted an event with Kate Christensen to present The Last Cruise. After hearing about the origin story of this story, I wonder if I will still be interested in taking a future cruise trip.
by Kate Christensen
-Contemporary, Historical
Amazon | Goodreads
Real-Life Solutions for Overscheduled Women
by Yvonne Tally
-Self Help, Meditation, Time Management
Amazon | Goodreads
BOOK Passage SF at the Ferry Building hosted a reading and Q&A with Yvonne Tally. She has interesting tips on how to slow down and adding quality to life.
AND watched: in theatre
Director/Writer: Bo Burnham
Stars: Elsie Fisher, Josh Hamilton, Emily Robinson
-Comedy | imdb | my rating: 4
A teenager tries to survive the last week of her disastrous eighth-grade year before leaving to start high school.
As painful to watch as it sounds. But, a good snapshot of how some of the kids survive the 8th grade experience in contemporary times with the added element of digital devices.
AND watched: on DVD
Le roi danse (original title)
Director/Writer: Gérard Corbiau
Writers: Ève de Castro, Andrée Corbiau, Didier Decoin
Based on book by: Philippe Beaussant
Stars: Benoît Magimel, Boris Terral, Tchéky Karyo
-Drama, History, Music, France, Versailles | imdb | my rating: 5
PART of Paris in July (here)
LOVED the beautiful scenes of music, dance and decadence of this time period.
* comment and TELL me what you have acquired for your shelves recently
Thanks for stopping by :-)
Looks like you've added some fab books! :-) Enjoy! My haul
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good week. Happy Reading!
ReplyDeleteYay for the free tickets! That's always exciting :)
ReplyDeleteAll these Beautiful Strangers looks good. Hope you have a great week.
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Oh congrats on the tickets that's awesome! I hope you enjoy all the new entertainment!
ReplyDeleteThe tickets sound cool and I love that Paris page. Hope you enjoy all the books and other goodies.
ReplyDeleteAll thee Beautiful Strangers looks kinda good! I'm liking YA mysteries more these days... there have been some good ones. The Last Cruise sounds interesting too!
ReplyDeleteOh nice win on the free tickets and for trying Turkish pizza for the win. Love how you're still finding book tie-ins for your Spirit post and a French film for your Paris event.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your week!
Congrats on getting the free tickets! The Last Cruise sounds really interesting. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you had some great experiences this week! I haven't been to a book event in a while, as I feel obligated to buy the book when I do attend. Perhaps in the fall... I've never heard of Turkish pizza, where did you get it? I live in the Bay Area, too. Have another fun week.
ReplyDeleteAwesome haul of books this week. I hope you love all of them.
ReplyDeleteGrace @ Books of Love
Free film tickets and yummy food are some of the best things ever. Have a great week and enjoy your new books.
ReplyDeleteAj @ Read All The Things!
I sometimes get those free screenings emails after I signed up for one. It can be fun. Lots of book choices for you - enjoy! Anne - Books of My Heart
ReplyDeleteI'm not as busy as I once was but I bet Breaking Up With Busy would be a worthwhile read!
ReplyDeleteThe film sounds interesting -- The King is Dancing! Don't you love Paris in July? Thanks for coming by!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the tickets. Hope you enjoy the theater events.
ReplyDeleteYou seem to watch movies I have never heard of. Thanks for sharing.
Happy watching and Reading!
The Paris coloring page is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI hear ALL THESE BEAUTIFUL STRANGERS is good.
Have a great week.
Free tickets is always good!
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