My Weekly Books and Films Update
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HAPPY THINGS:
1. Energy and motivation to organize closet. Pre-spring cleaning ;-)
2. Surprise lasagne meal with oreo cookies for dessert from friend.
3. Creative plant presentations.
Bought:
MinaLima Edition
by J.K. Rowling
YA, Fantasy | Published: 2021 | Goodreads
Excited to see the interactive elements to this new illustrated edition.
Library: audiobook
by Ilze Hugo
Dystopia, South Africa | Published: 2020 | Goodreads
Library:
(The Murderbot Diaries #2)
by Martha Wells
SciFi, Novella | Published: 2018 | Goodreads
Freebies: from Free Little Library
by Neil Gaiman
illustrated by Skottie Young
Middle Grade, Fantasy | Published: 2013 | Goodreads
Virtual Author event: hosted by Strand Bookstore
Listen to archive of this and check out their calendar for future free author events (here)
by Marie Benedict
Historical, Mystery, Agatha Christie | Published: 2021 | Goodreads
AND watched: on Netflix
Creator: Chris Van Dusen
Based on book by: Julia Quinn
Stars: Phoebe Dynevor, Regé-Jean Page, Nicola Coughlan
Drama, Romance, Regency | imdb | my rating: 5
LOVED the diversity take for this romance. Enjoyed the costumes and soundtrack (especially the Billie Eilish cover)
Director/Writer: Jennifer Kaytin Robinson
Stars: Gina Rodriguez, LaKeith Stanfield, Brittany Snow, Alex Moffat
Comedy, Romance | imdb | my rating: 3
CUTE moments and liked the growth spurts for each of the characters.
Director: Frank Coraci
Writers: Tim Herlihy, Adam Sandler
Stars: Adam Sandler, Terry Crews, Jorge Garcia, Rob Schneider
Action, Adventure, Comedy | imdb | my rating: 5
WESTERN tropes with fun and funny bits. And, interesting twists.
AND watched: on DVD
Director/Screenplay/Story: Wes Anderson
Story/: Hugo Guinness
Inspired by writings by: Stefan Zweig
Stars: Ralph Fiennes, F. Murray Abraham, Mathieu Amalric
Adventure, Comedy, Crime | imdb | my rating: 5 | rewatch
INSPIRED to rewatch this as I wanted to see the details and whimsy parts.
* comment and TELL me what you have acquired for your shelves recently
Thanks for stopping by :-)
I love The Grand Budapest Hotel. One of my faves!
ReplyDeleteLoved Grand Budapest, and I binged on Bridgerton during the break! That new HP edition looks beautiful and I have seen it so many times now that I am tempted..
ReplyDeleteI hope you like Artificial Condition! I'm a fan of the Murderbot stories... :)
ReplyDeleteYay for a jump on spring cleaning the feel of organizational energy. What a fun looking HP edition and yay for more Murderbot.
ReplyDeleteHave a good week!
Surprise lasagne meal is indeed a happy thing! I've also watched Bridgerton and completely agree with you on all points. I've actually already rewatched it!
ReplyDeleteI love the bathtub plantings!
ReplyDeleteI want to read more of the Murderbot series.
I've enjoyed the Bridgerton books. We don't have Netflix subscription right now.
Have a good week and Happy Reading!
I want to watch Bridgerton
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you got a diverse lot of books this week. My daughter has been watching Bridgerton and is enjoying it. I would like to watch it when I have some spare time.
ReplyDeleteYesssss, the Murderbot *fist pump*, enjoy !!
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