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This volume published by Taschen is a stunning volume of the gorgeous artwork of Gustav Klimt.

This is a scary read. It's about Hitler beginning to move on Europe and Austria specifically. It was far too close to current events, in the way Hitler and his cronies acted, for comfort.

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This is a collection of essays that reads essentially as a memoir, wherein Zweig details his life as a writer in Vienna and traveling abroad and his meetings and reflections on other artists and their work whom he had struck up friendships with (many it seems). But the real allure of this book for me was to read a first-hand account of culture, politics and daily life in Belle époque Europe, during WWI, the inter-war period and the start of WW2.

I‘m posting one book a day from my massive collection. No description, no reason for why I want to read it (some I‘ve had so long I don‘t even remember why!). Feel free to join in!

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Franzl,a young man from Salzkammergut,leaves his home to become the apprentice of a tobacconist,one of his mother‘s ex lovers.In Vienna he falls in love with a woman who doesn‘t reciprocate his feelings,has conversations with Freud&witnesses how the city changes under Nazi rule which he opposes but can‘t fight.I love how Seethaler writes about the “little” people with warmth,depth&humor without romanticizing working class life or Nazi opposition.

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Day 6 - Gold

I was invited to an author‘s reading a few days ago and it was such a treat. The reading itself, really good, yes. But the author himself - eye candy 🍬 those eyes!!
Thought I‘d share 😜
A *cute* and funny author. (And tall!!) How much better does it get??? ☺️😍

#2023ReadingBracket
September choice: THE THIRD MAN by Graham Greene

Updating my bracket because I don't think I'll finish another book this month. 🎃

This spy classic (originally published as a novella by Graham Greene) is also a major film noir experience starring Joseph Cotton and Orson Welles. The suspense is crisply written a la Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer. The reader follows Rollo Martin as he investigates the death of his best friend, Harry Lime, on the treacherous streets of WW2 Vienna, a city divided by war and corruption. Loved the book and movie! #BookedinTime @Cuilin

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My title for the WW2 September read is THE THIRD MAN by Graham Greene. 🤩

Please look at our spreadsheet to ensure that your book is posted there under “WWII“. If not, comment below with the title you are reading, and I'll be sure to add it. 🤗
Here's the link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sLpOtIgy6SwJkyU0wwno2MN4YUbe0ldjPwSusW3g...