A lot has happend in the past month of my life. The starts of a new master program, the end of a 6 year relationship, finaly moving to my favourite city in the world. So now it's finaly time to settle down a bit again. First day in my new house with a good book and some tea ❤

A sign of life! I haven posted on Litsy in a while and just wanted to say that I miss you guys ❤ And my dear #litsypenpal @trazo I loved your letter and plan to write back soon! My life is so crazy right now 🙈 I ended my relationship of 6 years and my master program is very stessful. So I am very busy with school and running away from my problems with my friends 😂

Hope to be posting again soon! 💕

Look at this lovely letter from my #litsypenpal @trazo 😀 I almost don't want to open it! But I will, because I've had a super shitty day and I could do with a good letter. Perfect timing ❤

Finaly picking up this classic.

Who has read it, and what did you think of it?

"My oh my, ain't you just strayed to the wrong side o' town, my poor lickle lambkin?"

Well... it does not seem like it will be a great year for me ?

So I decided to follow @RestlessFickleBookSlut 's example and take this cover judging test.

I hated most of the covers, as I already expected. I am so judgy about covers and can search for hours to find the best one for a book I want.

My #Litsypartyofone continues in my favourite coffee place. I just supervised an urban run that went though the museum I work in. I now deserve a introverted break from smiling and welcoming people. Party on Littens! 🎉

My #Litsypartyofone requires some school reading, just like @Kalalalatja But I don't mind, this book is great! I am 1/4th in and it's a thoughtprovoking discourse on cultural hybridity. Burke is, in his own words, detached but not objective in the discussion of the subject. This makes for a readable and entertaining essay. It makes me very excited about my upcomming course on Roman hybridazation in Syria.

My BF says I can't read when we are out for coffee together.... But that does not stop me from boring him with talk about my current read, The Power. This book is so thought provoking!

PS . Best banana bread ever! 😀

Today I finaly had a day off from work and went to the library for a coffee and to get some books on sketching. I recently picked up drawing again and I have been loving it! It is also a great way to listen to audiobooks.

I also bought a writing set for my letter to my #litsypenpal @trazo 😀

#humpdaypost one day late. @MinDea
1. Last vacation: Dublin (Picture of botanic gardens )
2. Comfort food: Shepherd's Pie (Sweet potato instead of regular )
3. Travel wishlist: Slovenia
4. Reading: The Power
5. Type of book: Physical and sometimes audio

It's here!! My very first letter from my awesome #litsypenpal @trazo I love the bookmark and your little drawings 😊 Can't wait to fill in the blanks, I love those. Today I have to go to work but tomorrow it is letter writing time!

PS. @trazo Your handwriting is beautiful, I need to step up my game 😂

Ever since I saw this book on @Kalalalatja 's feed I have been dying to read it! And today I finaly caved and bought it. I am so super excited to start it, and most importantly, Noodle approves my book choice. #catsoflitsy

I loved this book. The book is made up out of several documents, witness statements, a memoir of the murderer, trial reccords and a psychologists book. Eventhough you know exactly what happends in the end the story is compelling and makes you want to read on and on. All and all a well written and origional work. No thriller but a great crime fiction book (I genre I don't usually like) 🌟🌟🌟🌟

I just got a new audiobook app (storytel) and it has a both a great Dutch and English selection. I have it on trial now but I really consider subscribing. Does anyone else use storytel?

Can't wait to dive into Spindle Fire, it sounds wonderful! The book is my sketchbook, which I obviously bought in my hippie phase. #audioanddraw

Not really a book post but I'll be listening to an audio book while reviving my old hobby. I used to love drawing and making collages. I went over to my parent's house and found one of my old sketch books. I seem to have gone through quite a hand obsessed fase as I have found dozens of hand drawings 😂 I have not sat down to draw in ages but it's time to breath life into my old hobby.

Time for a #minishelfie they come in all shapes and sizes. I recently bought a new desk and it would not be complete without books. As you can see there is room for more, which greatly increases my desire to buy many many books 😉

#bookmail A book about a cat changing the life of a couple, who's relationship had come to a standstill? Yes please! The cover is enough to justify this purchase, but I do hope the story is just as great. 💚🐱

I love these! Thanks @Kalalalatja for entertaining us again 😉

1 The café that's located in my local library 😉
2. Favourite author for sure! I can't wait to be Neill Gaiman
3. Never laugh I guess. (Can I still find the book funny, but just not lol?)
4. No Litsy for a month. Sorry guys, I'll catch up later. But Dutch history is very very depressing and involves way too many Willems
5. Always read the blurb.
#BookishWouldYouRather

My boyfriend suddenly got me two new books, I am not going to complain. I've had both of these on my TBR for a while now. I love book surprises 💙

I have a few chapters to catch up on, but I am joining the #lotrreadalong Sauron and I are ready for an adventure. The is definately one of my favourite series 💛

#20factsaboutme
1. I'm 24
2. I feel like I'm 20
3. BA in Celtic studies
4. Getting my MA in Ancient studies
5. I hate graphic novels
6. I am restless and easily bored
7. Which means I can't read for more than 1 or 2 hours in one go
8. Together with my BF since I was 18
9. My favourite music genre is grunge
10. Fav. book genre is fantasy
11. I met my boyfriend on World of Warcraft
12. I am a museum tour guide
13. Want to own a bookshop

I really wish I could post a short video on Litsy to let you actually hear this music box play! It plays Hedwigs Theme and I am just in love with it. The box is hand made from wood of a local tree (they only use trees that are sick or have to be removed for other reasons) and you get to pick your own tree, melody and type of box. I bought it as a present for my mom... but I might just have to order one for myself as well 😉

Rows and rows of folio society books in a seccond hand shop in Dublin. Sadly non that I am interested in but I do love the look of them all together 😊

After reading some fairy tales last night I now continue my #24in48 with this new book I picked up in Dublin. (The bookshops are amazing over there!) Due to a lot of meet ups with friends I am only on my second hour but I'll take my reading time however I can get it.

Finaly got Shaun Tan's amazing book, The Singing Bones, and I am so excited! His artwork is amazing. I think I first saw this book in a post by @elkeo and have wanted it eversince. Going to flip through while reading the fairy tales the statues are based upon. ❤♥

Who else would love to have a tree house? In a perfect future I would even love to live in on. But in the meantime I'll be feasting my eyes on the amazing houses in this book. It's beautifully designed, combining illustrations and photography. 🌲

I have been a bit off the radar lately because I was on vacation in beautiful Dublin! Went to visit a friend and see the city ofc. One of my afternoons was spend in the Dublin Botanic Garden. It's so beautiful and very large, it makes for such a peaceful reading spot. 💚

1. Game of Thrones , I just can't with this series. Where is it going? Do I even care? Why does everyone get raped? And anything Jane Austen
2. Idk really. Here I Am got some bad reviews but I really liked it.
3.
4. Romance
5. Jon Snow (Just die already!)
6. Dan Brown. ... ( Also, why are these books religiously turned into movies...??)
7. Falling for the bad guy / girl
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#unpopularopinionbooktag @Rachael5248

I finaly had a day off which gave me the time to spend my birthday money. I got books, because what else could I get right? Two new books from two authors I have come to love over the past year.

Guys I need your help! I want to jump on the bandwagon and start reading Terry Prattchet but I am completely overwhelmed by the sheer amount of books has written! Do I start the book 1 of the discworld series? Can I randomly jump in? Which are great? Which should I avoid? Help me!!! 😨

#litsypenpalls

Signed up! I love this, very excited to see who my pen pal(s) is/are 😊

Another birthday gift! I have been so busy with work and going out with friends (poor me) that I've had no time to post about it yet. I am very late to the party but I am super excited to get started on this one anyway 😊

Birthday presents! I woke up to a bed full of gifts 😊 I can now finaly enjoy the illustrated editions of my favourite book series and I have a new coffee table set 😍 Hope everyone's day is as lovely as mine 💕

A few chapters into this book by Downton Abbey's Julian Fellowes and it's an enjoyable read. It is very much like DA and thus far the plot has been quite predictable. Not the most captivating and imaginative read but it gives me just enough to keep going.

#inthemoodformacarons

Picked this one up at the library, mainly because of the design of the cover. So simplistic and elegant. Other than that the story sounds like great genre bending and magical realism. Plus, Jeff Vandermeer endorses it, do I need more reasons to pick up a book? Nope.

1. Crack all the spines! I mostly read paperbacks and I love cracking the spine on a new book.
2. Tea all the way! Though I do love drinken iced coffee in summer.
3. Fantasy
4. Evening. I don't ever have time in the morning.
5. Own a bookstore! I have already plannend how it will look and everything 😀

@Kalalalatja #BookishWouldYouRather

Going to dive into this classic tonight. I've never read it before but it sounds like it's right up my alley.

And I made some mini apple crumble tarts to eat when taking reading breaks. (Much too crumbly to eat while reading!😉)

I finaly got around to reading this amazing trilogy. It was exciting, origional and the characters were well developed. It's a take full of magic but also provides insights into our world. If I had one complaint it is that the language didn't always feel natural to me, but I got used to that while reading. Definately a pick for me! I can't wait for Pullman's next book to come out.🌟🌟🌟🌟+1/2🌟

Lazy sunday afternoon with apricots, home made iced-tea and David Mitchell. This book is so good, I don't want it to end! Seriously guys, you all better start reading it 😁

Came home after a very lovely trip to the sea. The weather was great, the food delicious and the sea and city were beautiful. And offcourse there was an amazing bookshop! I could not resist buying a book, eventhough my birthday is around the corner, and I should really wait. But one more book can't hurt, right???

I loved this collection of 'scary' stories. Some are scary stories you used to tell eachother at sleepovers. There are trick stories, fairy tales, stories that mess with time and space and beautiful (or beautifully sad) stories. There is something in here for everyone. The only one I did not care for was the Doctor Who story, as I don't care about that show at all. Great collection! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

PS. This is the abbey where I finished the book

Me and Trigger Warning are on tour! We left the beach and made our way to a historic town by the sea. Enjoying coffee and a cheesecake - brownie in the sun. 💛🌞

Reading by the seaside 💙🌊

On my way to the sea for a couple of days. I am in luck because the weather is great and I will have lots of time to read. Loving this short story collection that I picked up at the library. Neil Gaiman does not dissapoint.

Recharging after a long long day at work. Getting some vitamins in with a blueberry, banana, pineapple and almond milk smoothie. And continue my The Bone Clocks read 😊

Happy Tuesday 💕

Stopped by the library to grab a light and easy book. The Bone Clocks is great but gives me the chills at times and as I am home alone it might be best to have something light for the evening. #libraryhaul

Diner was an herb-omelet filled with mushrooms and parmesan. (It turned out slightly bigger than expected and did not fit on my plate 🙈)

The boyfriend is away for work for a week. I am not used to being alone; so we'll see how this goes. Luckely I have many literary companions. I loved Slade House so now it's time to read Bone Clocks!

Paired with fig granola with blueberries and pommegranate seeds. 😊

Yeah it's here! Thanks @Jess_Read_This for making me aware of these amazing bookmarks 😀 I only ordered one just to check them out but I need more! (The Penguin Company on Etsy of you are interested)

I just got started on the last book of the His Dark Materials trilogy and it's so great! I can't believe I did not read this sooner.

Reading while waiting at the hospital. Nothing super serious, don't worry. I am at the jaw surgery departement for some ear problems. (What?! Yeah, I know, I am not sure what's going om either but it appears to be connected. We'll see) Anyway they are running really late so plenty of time to read!