Sunday, September 19, 2021

Lovely Books and Things - 9.19.21

Lovely Books and Things
My Weekly Books and Films Update


Linking up with:
Sunday Post (details)
Sunday Salon (details)
Mailbox Monday (details)

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HAPPY THINGS:

1. Starting the search for pumpkin related treats in San Francisco - lattes, donuts, scones, pies, etc.
2. Listening to classical or jazz music on a vinyl record player
3. Umbrella Alley in Fisherman's Wharf (here)

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Library:
The Kindred Spirits Supper Club
by Amy E. Reichert
Romance, Comedy, Ghosts, Food | Published: 2021 | Goodreads


Freebies: from Little Free Library - thanks to the folks who share their books
The Lighthouse
by P.D. James
Mystery, Crime, England | Published: 2006 (first 2005) | Goodreads


Death of an Addict
by M.C. Beaton
Mystery, Cozy, Scotland | Published: 2001 | Goodreads
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Virtual Author event: hosted by Murder By The Book
See archive of this (here)
Enola Holmes and the Black Barouche
by Nancy Springer
Mystery, Historical, YA | Published: 2021 | Goodreads


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AND watched: theatre

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)
Director/Screenplay: Destin Daniel Cretton
Screenplay: Dave Callaham, Andrew Lanham
Based on Marvel comics by: Steve Englehart, Jim Starlin
Stars: Simu Liu, Awkwafina, Tony Chiu-Wai Leung
Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Humor, China | imdb | my rating: 5
hit all the elements of fun fantasy

Shang-Chi, the master of unarmed weaponry-based Kung Fu, is forced to confront his past after being drawn into the Ten Rings organization.

Blue Bayou (2021)
Director/Writer: Justin Chon
Stars: Justin Chon, Alicia Vikander
Drama, New Orleans | imdb | my rating: 5
beautiful, heartwrenching, melancholy

As a Korean-American man raised in the Louisiana bayou works hard to make a life for his family, he must confront the ghosts of his past as he discovers that he could be deported from the only country he has ever called home.

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* comment and TELL me what you have acquired for your shelves recently

Thanks for stopping by :-)

14 comments:

  1. Love the Umbrella Alley, it's so colourful! I also really like Free Little Libraries, even though there are none in my neighbourhood. And I can't wait to watch Shang-Chi next week, I've heard so many great this about it! Have a lovely weekend and week :)
    Juli @ A Universe in Words

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  2. I like PD James and MC Beaton, I've read all the Agatha Raisin books. Currently reading Billy Summers by Stephen King.

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  3. I've read some of the Agatha Raisin books. The Umbrella Alley is gorgeous. I love jazz music and I have a whole case of vinyl records my dad had in the 1930s, so many great one. We haven't taken care of the vinyl though. I have some of my own 45s and 33s and I can't say they are in great shape either.

    Anne - Books of My Heart This is my Sunday Post

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  4. Ah yes pumpkin spice lattes... I'm a fan. :)

    I really liked Shang- chi, went to see it last night. :)

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  5. There is a beautiful Umbrella alley in Mauritius as well. Always brings a smile to my face. Love your PD James find! Lucky treasure.

    Have a good week ahead!

    Elza Reads

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  6. Umbrella Alley looks like a great place to visit!

    I think I'd like the Reichert & James books.

    I hope you have a great week!

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  7. Umbrella Alley looks beautiful!

    Awwwww both movies look good. I've been meh about hero movies the last few years, but that one looks good.

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  8. I'm craving a pumpkin spice muffin. Umbrella alley looks festive. I had fun with Kindred Spirits Supper Club. Definitely plan to watch Shang-Chi.

    Have a great week!

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  9. Anything on a record player is great, isn't it?

    The Kindred Spirits Supper Club looks fabulous.

    I think I will make some pumpkin spice muffins this week. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  10. I need to find some pumpkin things soon, too, though I made pumpkin muffins this past weekend.

    All your books look great, especially The Lighthouse. Thanks for sharing.

    http://thebookconnectionccm.blogspot.com/2021/09/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-and_20.html

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  11. The Umbrella Alley is so colorful, it's gorgeous! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed Shang-Chi, I'm hoping we get to see it soon too. Have a great week!

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  12. LOVE the umbrellas.

    Enjoy this week and your books.

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  13. Those umbrellas look great. You really get some good books at your Little Library.
    Have a great week and Happy Reading!

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