My Weekly Books and Films Update
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HAPPY THINGS:
1. Re-arranging and organizing bookshelves. Cleared one shelf to be able to devote to puzzles.
2. Making the Peach and Blueberry Tart with Cream Cheese Filling recipe from the August issue of Martha Stewart Living magazine (here) - yummy
3. Finding a mini painting of the San Francisco Golden Gate bridge in someone's planter box
Freebies: from Free Little Library
The Mystery at Lilac Inn (Nancy Drew #4) by Carolyn Keene | Classic YA, Mystery | Goodreads
The Clue in the Diary (Nancy Drew #7) by Carolyn Keene | Classic YA, Mystery | Goodreads
Freebies: *!*~Winner~*!*
Intrigue, Infidelity, And Adultery In Versailles
by Will Bashor
History, France | Goodreads
from giveaway at France Book Tours -Thanks!
by Kristin Harmel
Historical, WW2, France | Goodreads
Goodreads givaway -Thanks!
Virtual Author event: hosted by The Ripped Bodice
Check out their calendar for future free author events (here)
A conversation between:
Contemporary, Romance | Goodreads
Vanessa Yu's Magical Paris Tea Shop by Roselle Lim
Romance, Magical Realism, France, Paris | Goodreads
Virtual Author event: Nisha Sharma on instagram (here)
A conversation between:
Contemporary, Romance | Goodreads
Like Lovers Do by Tracey Livesay
Contemporary, Romance | Goodreads
Virtual Author event: hosted by Loves Sweet Arrow
Check out the archive (here)
A conversation between:
Contemporary, Romance | Goodreads
Wayward Witch by Zoraida Córdova
YA, Fantasy, Witches | Goodreads
Virtual Author event: hosted by Green Apple Books
Check out their calendar for future free author events (here)
How U.S. Women Won Suffrage, and What Happened Next
by Bridget Quinn
History, Feminism | Goodreads
AND watched: virtual theatre
Director/screenplay: Richard Tanne
Based on book: Our Chemical Hearts by Krystal Sutherland
Stars: Lili Reinhart, Austin Abrams, Sarah Jones
Drama, Romance, Amazon Prime | imdb | my rating: 4
A high school transfer student finds a new passion when she begins to work on the school's newspaper.
Interesting look at the teen heart and mind development especially in regards to traumatic events.
The Snow Leopard by Peter Matthiessen | Goodreads
co-read with Naida at the the bookworm
Aug 17-23: Prologue & chapter 1
I got halfway through the introduction and decided to stop as it was getting too spoilery for me. I will get back to it later along with the acknowledgments which was also part of the front matter of the book.
Enjoying the details of the trek and learning about the various members of the party and how they function.
Aug 24-30: chapter 2
Aug 31-Sep 6: chapter 3
Sep 7-13: chapter 4 & wrap-up
* comment and TELL me what you have acquired for your shelves recently
Shelter In Place - Day 160, Week 24
Stay healthy! Be safe!
Thanks for stopping by :-)
The the Peach and Blueberry Tart sounds so good! Marie Antoinette’s World looks interesting, she fascinates me. I am enjoying The Snow Leopard too, I love the descriptive writing.
ReplyDeletehappy reading this week!
Thanks for sharing the recipe. Since I have peaches and blueberries I might have to try it. I'm actually making peach crisp tonight.
ReplyDeleteAnne - Books of My Heart Here is my Sunday Post
I want to check out the movie Chemical Hearts, and the baking sounds delicious. Happy reading!
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I love reorganizing my bookshelves! :) And ooh I love those old Nancy Drew covers too. I bet those are fun, nostalgic reads!
ReplyDeleteYour tart sounds delicious and yay for organized shelves. Way to go winning the giveaways. Those look like good ones. Cool that you scored a couple old Nancy Drews in the free library.
ReplyDeleteHave a good week!
I like reorganizing shelves too. The tarts sounds yummy. And I love the idea of a mini painting in a planter.
ReplyDeleteMy goodness - look at those oldies from the free library!
Many good books for you again. I like the sound of Like Lovers Do.
Have another good week and Happy Reading!
YUMMY on the Peach and Blueberry Tart with Cream Cheese Filling.
ReplyDeleteLOVED THE BOOK OF LOST NAMES.
How fun to find the painting of the Golden Gate Bridge.
I hope you are having a good week.
Happy Reading!!