@SailorMoon on Litsy

Hello fellow littens!
I haven't posted in, well... quite some time. Two years to be precise. I don't know what came up to me today but here I am, wanting to pop in and say hi. Hope everyone's safe in this difficult time.
Oh, by the way, I re-read The Great Gatsby (which I didn't love the first time around), and really loved it this time.
Sleep tight! Bye

wordslinger42 Nice to have you back!! The Great Gatsby used to be a favorite of mine, but I haven't read it in a long time! 3y

Lucy_Anywhere Welcome back! 3y

paulfrankspencer It is a joy to see you back! And I reread Gatsby recently; loved it as much as always, and it's so short it's an easy one to revisit. 3y

AmyG Welcome back. Hope you are well. 3y

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Slajaunie I hope your time helps! 5y

tournevis 😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘 5y

wanderinglynn 😘 {hugs} 5y

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madamereadsalot1 Hugs and good vibes! 5y

Chrissyreadit Hope you feel better! 5y

glitterkitty459 💕 5y

Naj Hugs 💚💚 5y

SilversReviews HUGS!! 5y

SW-T Hugs to you! Hope things get better soon 💕 5y

RvnclawWhovian Sending lots of love, hope you feel better soon 💜 5y

kezzlou85 Hope the time off helps you. 💜❤ 5y

TK421 I hope things get better for you soon. 5y

CouronneDhiver No worries. All the best 😘😘 5y

paulfrankspencer I hope you are well, @SailorMoon. I've noticed your absence here. Come back soon! 5y

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Dio odia le donne | Sgrena Giuliana

@megnews #BestBooksOfAr2019
Done!

megnews Sounds very interesting! 5y

SailorMoon @megnews it is! I'm not sure it's been translated to English yet though 😞 5y

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Utopia | Thomas More

I just found this new weekly game!
(New to me at least, and I'm joining it with pleasure!)
#PreMondayVibes
@pepsicola

1. Thursday: I know that I'll have to hang on just another day before having two entire ones to myself!!!

2. I'm literally obsessed with 30STM, Muse, Imagine Dragons and Bon Jovi 🤟🏻

3. Work 😭 I love my job, but I'll glady trade my work week with a vacation!!!

4. Utopia by Thomas More

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L'amore � eterno finch� non risponde | Ester Viola

#WeekendReads by @rachelsbrittain

1. L'amore è eterno finchè non risponde
Les liasons dangereuses
The neverending story (still. I know.)

2. I really can't remember 😅 I've been binge-watching Riverdale on Netflix lately, so I don't have much time left! It was probably Dirty Dancing...

3. Hot infusion, possibly with fennel seeds!

ssravp 1. Star Wars: Queen‘s Shadow
2. Captain Marvel
3. Coffee 5y

SailorMoon @ssravp nice! How was Captain Marvel? 5y

ssravp @SailorMoon It was great! I‘ve seen it twice! 5y

JazzFeathers You don't like The Neverending Story? I read it a couple of Christmases ago after some 3 decades (was obsessed with it as a kid). Yes, l saw its shortcoming, but l still loved it. 5y

SailorMoon @JazzFeathers no no, don't get me wrong!!! I like it!!! It's just that I haven't had much time to read lately, so I started an audiobook and another short paper book instead! I will be finishing it as soon as I have some time off, because the story is really catchy and it reminds me of when I was a kid! 😉 5y

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The Shadow of the Wind | Carlos Ruiz Zafon

#friYAYintro! Thx @howjessreads, as always 🤟🏻💕

1. Done!

2. Ehm... I don't LOL the perks of being an adult still living with the parents 😅🤣

3. I think it'll get around 20°C here today! 🌞

4. I like to put salt on melons. If you think about it, it's not much different than eating melon and ham, like we do a lot in here!

5. Hi there! And welcome!!! @nluev @GrouchyK @greatscott551

AmberWB I grew up eating salt on melons as well. So tasty. 😊 5y

SailorMoon @AmberWB I know, right?! 🤟🏻🤣 5y

Lynnsoprano Never thought about putting salt on melons, but it makes sense. Melon and prosciutto is food of the gods. 5y

SailorMoon @Lynnsoprano OMG it is, isn't it??? 😍 5y

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L'amore � eterno finch� non risponde | Ester Viola

Time for #frideas, fellow Littens!!!
I'll start! Can't wait for you to join me! 🤟🏻🌙💕

1. Italia 🇮🇹

2. USA 🇺🇸 I actually studied in California for some time, and I really want to go back!

3. Italia once again! Even though I like reading books that take place somewhere else in order to really escape for a while!

4. PASTA AND PIZZA, OF COURSE!!!
In my hometown, the typical food is the
donkey stew with polenta!

5. Love, everyone!!!

JazzFeathers I mean, donkey stew and polenta? Don't tell me you're from Veneto too! 5y

SailorMoon @JazzFeathers ahah no no, I'm from Piemonte ? I didn't know it was a specialty from Veneto too!!! We call it "tapulone" ? and every restaurant makes it in September for the "Festa dell'Uva"... tapulone, polenta and a lot red wine!!!!!!!!!! You should come sometime!!! 5y

JazzFeathers @SailorMoon l just might! Though l don't think l'd be able to eat it. We also have horse stew and polenta. I ate it once, l long time ago, it was good. But l don't think today l'd could, knowing it's horse. You know... 5y

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SailorMoon @JazzFeathers I totally get it. I once hate a cow's tongue not knowing it was tongue, and I actually like it! I can't eat it anymore now that I know what it is though... 😱🤯 btw the original tapulone is made of donkey's meat, but normally you get it served with beef meat. If you're ever in my area, please text! 😉 5y

JazzFeathers @SailorMoon You bet! 😀👌 5y

hgrimes I‘m not familiar with Ester Viola, but my ancestors are from Italia and Viola happens to be my maiden name, so I‘m very interested! I visited your beautiful country once and am determined to go back someday! 😊 5y

SailorMoon @hgrimes sorey for my late reply! You might be related to this author, who knows? That would be an amazing coincidence!!! Where in Italia have you been, if I may ask? 5y

hgrimes @SailorMoon Rome and Florence, all the touristy spots! I would really love to visit Sicily someday, which is where my grandparents came from. 5y

SailorMoon @hgrimes you probably picked the two most beautiful cities here! Well, Venezia is in line with them!!! Oh Sicily is amazing, it's all sunny and colourful!!! I went there over fifteen years ago, and I have nothing but good memories! If you're ever in Italia, please text 😉 5y

hgrimes @SailorMoon Will do!!! 5y

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Alright, I've been a little stressed out lately, as you can tell by my latest posts.

But still, some gems are worth sharing!

rather_be_reading love this!!👏👏 5y

KrystleTheBookSlayer 👏👏👏 Self-care should always be a priority! 5y

Princess-Kingofkings I've been doing a lot of this in the past week ~ a couple of hours at a time. Keeps me from snapping at the household, even when they really deserve it. 5y

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Freespirit Hope you have a stress free weekend😊 5y

BeansPage Thank you so much for posting this 💖💗🤗💗💖 5y

mcipher This is a great reminder! 💜💜 5y

SleepyDragon Had to lol - I am always forgetting to charge my phone. 😄🙃 5y

KathrynElise Man, did I need to see this today! Thank you! 👏🏼🙌🏼 5y

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Pride and Prejudice | Austen Jane

What an amazing #HelloThursday!!!
Thx @wanderinglynn ???

1. I will go to the beach, probably. Where I usually go there also this hill where it's really nice to walk around and get lost in the view!

2. I like my ability to adapt. And resilience, I guess.

3. I am proud of point 2 ???

4. @Klou @kaye @TheReadingMermaid I don't "really" know you, but I'm glad we've met here! ??

wanderinglynn Thanks for playing! 😘 5y

Klou Aaaw. I'm glad for that, too! 💗 5y

Kaye Thank you Elena 💖 5y

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Just a friendly reminder.
Something I really want to start believe in.
❤💕🤟🏻

AmyG Yes! 5y

dariazeoli Wise advice! 🙌🏻 5y

Cinfhen TRUTH 5y

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SoManyBooksNotEnoughTime 🙌🙌🙌 5y

StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego Absolutely! 5y

Carolyn11215 Sometimes the kindest thing you can do for someone is set appropriate boundaries by saying no. 5y

SailorMoon @Carolyn11215 thanks for saying this. I needed to hear it! 5y

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Sorry! I've just realized I cut the #WondrousWednesday hashtag when making the collage ? @Eggs

1. Done!

2. Uhm... I guess it would be visiting new cities? I don't do that as much as I'd want, but spring is the best time to do it!

3. "What is rational is real, and what is real is rational" Hegel. It's the quote that had me started loving Philosophy.

4. @Klou ??

tournevis I did the same... 5y

Klou Thanks for the tag 💕 I'll post my answers soon!! 💕💕 5y

Eggs @SailorMoon @tournevis It was hard not to drop off the hashtag; I put it in wrong spot 😦. Will do better next time. @SailorMoon pretty pic!! 5y

SailorMoon @Eggs sorry for my late reply!!! Oh it was okay, really! My mistake!!! Have a good week-end 💕 5y

Eggs @SailorMoon You as well! 5y

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#ManicMonday @JoScho

1. I really can't think of a book about zombies 🤣

2. Movie... Idk something with ghosts maybe? Like a tv series I loved: The Haunting Of Hill House!

3. Zombie (The Cranberries)

JoScho 🖤🧟‍♀️🖤 5y

Texreader Love that song 5y

SailorMoon @Texreader 😉🤟🏻💕 5y

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Dark Rivers of the Heart: A Novel | Dean Koontz

A colleague of mine suggested I read this book... eventually, I will.
Opinions? Has anyone else read it?

Elizabeth2 I read this so long ago, but I remember it being an excellent novel. At the time, Koontz was a go to author for me - I‘d read anything by him. 5y

SailorMoon @Elizabeth2 thanks for your opinion! Have you ever read anything by Gillian Flynn? They're crime novels with a lot of psychology hints in them. I'm wondering if this is the case? Is this author this good, I am curious! 5y

Elizabeth2 @SailorMoon I have read Gillian Flynn, and I like her. Dean Koontz is an excellent author, especially his older works (like this one). Sometimes, I can‘t read his books after dark or when I‘m alone in the house because they are that creepy. Many times his have elements of supernatural or fantasy in them, which is where he differs from Flynn. While Flynn‘s novels are disturbing they don‘t have the same edge of horror that Koontz does. (edited) 5y

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Elizabeth2 @SailorMoon but I don‘t find Koontz as scary as Stephen King. I love the psychological thriller genre, and Koontz is very good at it. 5y

SailorMoon @Elizabeth2 you foresaw my next question... I was wondering about it having supernatural elements in it, because I really don't like when the story doesn't stay "real" and down to earth. That's why I love Gillian Flynn so much, or Camila Läckberg. Thanks for the heads up! 5y

Elizabeth2 @SailorMoon 👍🏻 5y

SailorMoon @Elizabeth2 I've only read one by SK and I've been told it's the only not scary he's ever written... 11/22/63 😅 5y

Elizabeth2 @SailorMoon I used to read King quite a bit when I was in my late teens/early 20s, but after Pet Sematary (which I couldn‘t finish) I wasn‘t as much of a fan. I did like Misery and Delores Claiborne, which are both disturbing psychological thrillers without that horror element. 5y

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Les Liaisons Dangereuses: or Letters Collected in a Private Society and Published for the Instruction of Others | Choderlos De Laclos

#weekendreads @rachelsbrittain

1. The Neverending Story (still. I know.)
Les Liasons Dangereuses

2. Utopia by Thomas More

3. Night! I like the feeling of being kind of the only person awake, so I can enjoy the silence around...

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The Hunger Games | Suzanne Collins

@RavenclawPrincess913

1. Gillian Flynn

2. Shantaram

3. Books: either The Hunger Games or Twilight, I guess
Tv series: Friends and New Girl! Jane The Virgin is also a good one!!!

4. Crime and thriller

5. Fantasy

KathrynElise ‘Friends‘ all the way! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 5y

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I am not looking for this kind of posts on purpose, I guess the universe is trying to tell me something 🤣

Thought this one was worth sharing too!

What do you do when you feel down and to the edge of a breakdown? I normally shut down, isolate myself for a while and binge-watch a tv show... or read a book. Whatever makes me stay in bed, warm and in a cozy environment. Or I have dinner with my parents, this also helps me 💕

Naj Listening to ABBA always works for me. Other than that watching a cheesy rom-com so that I can make fun of it and feel a little better about myself 🙈 5y

tdrosebud @Naj ABBA is soooooo awesome! I love them. 5y

tdrosebud @SailorMoon Like you, I tend to find a cozy way to relax. Classical music, hot tea, hot bath, and a book is the usual. 5y

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Saw this on FB and thought it was worth sharing.

I've been going through a dark and rough patch in my life, but trying to accept who I am and what's happening to me and around me by admitting that "that's okay", could be a game-changer. I'll "just" have to really put my mind to it.

I would love to thank everyone for being a great community where there's no judgement, where we share common interests, where we accept each other ??

SailorMoon Plus, Litsy is making me proud of myself for reading at least twice as much as I used to due to the desire of sharing my thoughts on books and reading yours.
So... thanks. 💕 5y

MallenNC I‘m going to try this too! And yes, Litsy does make a person read more. 5y

Librarybelle Thank you for posting this! Litsy is such a wonderful community, and it has helped me a lot as I‘m going through stress and anxiety issues. ❤️ 5y

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Paula3 I love this! 💕 5y

Slajaunie Yes indeed! I need this as well. Litsy is wonderful! 5y

StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego Such a good thing to remember, and I'm glad Litsy is a positive & support outlet for you. 💖 5y

BlameJennyJane Here here, @SailorMoon ! 💗 I say things like this to my clients all the time but rarely slow down enough to remind myself of this. And I need it. Thank you for that. 🤗 5y

litenthusiast This is such great advice. I need to remind myself of this as well. I'm glad you are finding Litsy to be supportive and positive for you. We all need those safe places. 💗 5y

HeathHof Yes! Thanks for sharing 😊 These words are helpful today!! 5y

cathysaid Truth!!! Another one that helps me is every time I am critical of myself (and that‘s not always a bad thing) follow that thought with this one: “Now what if I overheard someone making the same critical statement to my best friend? How would I feel?” (edited) 5y

Chrissyreadit Yes @SailorMoon can we all just shout to the universe AND THATS OK!!!!! 🙌🥰❤️ 5y

KathyWheeler I‘m extremely self-critical; I should definitely start adding this to the end of every criticism I make of myself. 5y

Naj I needed this today. Thanks for sharing. I'm going to use this now. 💜💜 5y

SailorMoon @Librarybelle same here. I'm glad we both found a nice shelter from anxiety in here 💕 5y

SailorMoon @Naj @KathyWheeler @Chrissyreadit @Mynameisacolour @litenthusiast @BlameJennyJane @StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego @Slajaunie @Paula3 @MallenNC I'm glad you all found it to be helpful! Let's l try this for a while and see what happens 💕 I'm glad I've met you all on Litsy! Have a nice evening everyone!!!! 5y

SailorMoon @cathysaid this is so inspiring! I was told by my therapist that I also need to think of myself from the outside once in a while and consider myself as another person to give advice to. Like a best friend. I would totally feel sorry for my bff if she was just mentally hurting herself the way I do myself! Thanks for the tip, I needed to hear your story and advice 💕 5y

KathyWheeler @SailorMoon I‘ve gotten upset with my children for hurting themselves the way I hurt myself. 😞 5y

SailorMoon @KathyWheeler I think I would do that too, if I were a parent. I hope your kids are feeling better, or at least working on it! My parents get really mad at me sometimes for the many ways I hurt myself mentally, bu I guess it's because they feel powerless towards something only I can really do something for. 5y

KathyWheeler @SailorMoon For me, with my kids, it is partly that I feel powerless, as you say, and partly guilt because I taught them that beating up on yourself was a thing to do. We are all working on being less harsh on ourselves. 5y

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Notre Dame de Paris | Victor Hugo

#friyayintro
@howjessreads

1. Nope, I just wanna stay in and binge-watch Riverdale on Netflix LOL

2. Being born in a loving family. And also being called back after a very important job interview!

3. Done!

4. I guess... Idk, I'll have to think about it some more and will edit later 🤣

5. Good luck, everyone!!! 🍀🤟🏻🌙

Sace 🍀 5y

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Jerdencon 🍀 5y

AsYouWish Yay!!! I am so excited that you are going to watch Riverdale!!! I hope you like it!!! 5y

SailorMoon I've just finished the first season and... OMG. Plus I love Cole Sprouse (Ross's son Ben in Friends, hello!!!), and KJ Apa is sooo sexy 🤣 I have to figure out which platform the second season is airing on now here! @AsYouWish 5y

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Shantaram: A Novel | Gregory David Roberts

Time for some #frideas!!!
Brace yourselves, Spring is coming!

1. Summer! 🌞

2. Wisteria and peonies!

3. Shantaram... it's not about Spring, but I read it in March of two years ago, so it kind of reminds me of this season and reading on a park bench!

4. Not Spring-related 😉🤟🏻

5. Love love love to everyone!!! 💕
Tagging some Litsy-friends: @Klou @kaye @Princess-Kingofkings @JazzFeathers

JazzFeathers Great answers and thanks for the tag. Will post soon 😄 5y

Klou Thanks for the tag ❤ I'll post my answers soon!! 😊 5y

tammysue I love peonies - they smell amazing! 5y

SconsinBookyBadger I look forward to the upcoming months when the peonies are in bloom 🌸😄 5y

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Les Liaisons Dangereuses: or Letters Collected in a Private Society and Published for the Instruction of Others | Choderlos De Laclos

#HelloThursday @wanderinglynn
St. Patrick's Edition 🍀

1. Done!

2. We don't really celebrate St. Patrick's Day here, only some pubs do... I guess I'll be staying in watching Netflix LOL

3. YES I HAVE!!! 🍀

4. Oh how I wish. It must be beautiful and breathtaking!!!

5. Good luck, everyone!!! 💕🤟🏻🌙
Tagging my new follower @Md0929

wanderinglynn Thanks for playing! 🍀 5y

SailorMoon @wanderinglynn thanks for hosting!!! 💕🤟🏻🌙 5y

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Anna Karenina | Leon Tolstoi

@Eggs #WondrousWednesday

1. Peach! 🍑

2. Anna Karenina

3. Watchmen

4. I can barely see myself from a day to the other because of how tired I am generally 🤣 I try to think of life day by day!

Eggs Do you recommend AK? 5y

SailorMoon @Eggs it depends on someone's expectations... I got to read it thinking it was going to be a tragic and most romantic love story, while there is just a hint of it and I didn't even find it that romantic, truth to be told. If you are looking for a wide view about Russia back in time it's a great book though. I didn't like it but still feel a little attached to it sentimentally just because I got myself to finish it 🤣 did you read it? 5y

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Just saw this on FB and thought it was worth sharing 💕

hermyknee I love this 💖 5y

Klou 💖💖💖 5y

tammysue 💜💜💜 5y

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Utopia | Thomas More

Short book by Thomas More about the fictional island of Utopia, a place where people live in peace, working for the common good and private property does not exist. A "utopic" place, in fact.
A lot of what it says it's kind of predictable, no news for us here. Consider reading it in the XVI century though and you might find why it is believed to be so innovative.
I'm just halfway through it, but so far it is really interesting!

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Dio odia le donne | Sgrena Giuliana

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Here is yet again the same #creepycover!
This book is simply mind-blowing. I had no idea of the religious legacy we still have nowadays towards women. The Sacred Books of every religion consider the woman an inferior and mere posession of the man, and religion has always been a big part of our heritage. This is why we have to fight so hard now to make ourselves be considered as equal. This is why we sometimes don't consider ourselves as equal 👇🏼

SailorMoon I am not against religion. I am an atheist, but I respect every religion and people who believe in it. I still think that everyone should read this book, though. You can be a true Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, whatever and still read this book, because it's not against religion... it's against how religion has considered women through the ages. It's really mindblowing. 5y

Freespirit It sounds very interesting! 5y

SailorMoon It really is!!! If it ever gets translated in other languages, I'll let you know! @Freespirit 5y

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Angels & Demons | Dan Brown

#ManicMonday @JoScho

📚 Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
🎬 Little Nemo: Adventures In Slumberland (has anyone else seen it? No one here knows about it! I used to love it when I was a kid!)
🎶 Diavolo In Me (I've Got The Devil In Me) by Zucchero Fornaciari

JoScho 🖤😈🖤 5y

TK421 I used to have a Little Nemo video game. I loved it! 5y

SailorMoon @TK421 I had no idea there was a videogame about it! Must have been awesome!!! 5y

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La divina commedia | Dante Alighieri

I've just been to the theatre to watch the Divina Commedia - Opera Musical.
I'll never get tired of saying how great this poem is!
If it ever hits your Country, make sure not to miss it!!!

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I love shopping | Sophie Kinsella

#WeekendReads @rachelsbrittain

1. The Neverending Story (I've been reding it for over a month, it's just that I really have no time to dedicate to it 😭), and Dio Odia Le Donne (audiobook)

2. I Love Shopping 🤣💄

3. Wisteria / peonies and carnations

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I don't like posting pictures of myself, nor I am a good selfie-taker.
I am only doing this today to support @howjessreads by playing #friyayintro (a day late, sorry!)!
So here you go... half of my face 🤣

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Dio odia le donne | Sgrena Giuliana

I started this today, and I'm already 1/2 through it. I'm pretty positive it hasn't been translated in English yet, but the title is "God hates women". It's volutarily provocative, meaning that it tries to explain our cultural roots through religion and how it still impacts us not only in positive ways such as "don't steal, turn the other cheek, etc".
It goes deep into infibulation, menstruation, patriarchal hierarchy... it's sadly interesting.

Erinreadsthebooks #creepycover 5y

SailorMoon @Erinreadsthebooks you are so right!!! It creeps me out 😱 I tried to look for a different one, but it only gor publish with this #creepycover 5y

SailorMoon @Erinreadsthebooks *published 5y

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Beverly Hills, 90210 | Mel Gilden

Happy friday, everyone! 🤟🏻
And happy Women's Day!!! 🌾

Being a '90s kid, Luke Perry's death really touched me. So this week #frideas won't be about books... I wanted it to be a tribute to him.

1. I was a pre-teen in the '90s!
2. Always been Team Kelly. Lately, I've found myself to be Team Brenda though!
3. TEAM DYLAN. But also Team David and Team Steve. Anyone but Brandon, basically!!!
4. A school trip to Greece!!!
5. Feel free to join me 💕

tournevis 👋👋👋 5y

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Notre Dame de Paris | Victor Hugo

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I've just finished listening to the audiobook of Victor Hugo's "Notre Dame De Paris", and I have to admit I might be too biased to review it properly.
I absolutely ADORE the musical, I know it by heart (I even have a quote tattooed on my ankle!)... it was about time I got around to "read" the book!
It's pretty dreary when it comes to descriptions, but as for the rest... it's a great story of love, hate, lust and... Paris.
I strongly recommend it!

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#HelloThursday @wanderinglynn

1. No, I don't. I am too "unstable" when it comes to what I want to do, therefore I see no point in making a bucket list just for having it changed every other week ?

2. I guess there is one, yes. Going back to scuba diving!

3. I wish I could say yes, but sadly... no.

4. OMG I can't think of one, I haven't started and bailed any from my TBR pile since I joined Litsy ??

??

wanderinglynn Thanks for playing! 🖋 5y

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Letter | L. E. Bowman

Does anyone know this author? I just saw this post on Instagram and felt like OMG ❤

{Not sure if the tagged book is correct, I just looked for the first I could find from the same author}

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#WondrousWednesday @Eggs

1. I like playing #ManicMonday #WondrousWednesday #HelloThursday #Friyayintro #Frideas (of course!!!) and many others... I would really love to join a #24B4Monday marathon eventually!

2. Last week. Something really personal career-wise, but I really surprised myself!

3. Sadly, no books around... I'm at the office.

4. @Klou @kaye @CouronneDhiver and anyone else who hasn't been tagged yet!

🤟🏻🌙💕

Klou Thanks for the tag. I'll go do it now! 💕 5y

Eggs Congratulations on #2 👏🏻👏🏻 5y

SailorMoon @Eggs thanks!!! 🤟🏻🌙 5y

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone | Joanne K. Rowling

Can you tell by my desktop picture that I am such a huge and proud Potterhead??!
Diagon Alley ❤⚡

#HufflepuffPride

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@Chelseabillups30
Idk if this is a game or just you answering the questions out loud... but I'd like to play!

Well, I like spending my time binge-watching tv series in another language, so I feel justified in doing nothing because I am also learning something 🤣

As for the MAIN occupation though, I am one of those few lucky people who love their job. I am a pattern maker and I really love that I get to do what I do everyday! 💕🤟🏻

SW-T Awesome! 😊 5y

Chelseabillups30 @SailorMoon, sometimes I put my own responses to the question within the caption, if I think of the answer off the top of my head before posting it, but sometimes I can‘t think of something right away (or at all)....so it just depends!! People have been answering with their own responses in the comments on my posts so far, you‘re the first one I‘ve seen do it this way thus far! 5y

Chelseabillups30 Also, what exactly does a pattern maker do? Are we talking illustration? Fabrics? Do tell! 5y

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SailorMoon @Chelseabillups30 OMG I'm sorry, I got it all wrong 😱🤯 I will comment on your post next time! Btw your question is totally legit, I did not specify what kind of pattern maker I am... I work in fashion, so yes a lot to do with fabrics LOL it's amazing, although I now see clothes as work, therefore I can't enjoy shopping anymore (which is good for my wallet!!!!!!!!)! 5y

Chelseabillups30 @SailorMoon, it‘s really fine!! More work for you if you screenshot and repost though, lol. Whatever you want to do. 5y

Chelseabillups30 And I can definitely see how you‘d get tired of clothes shopping after doing things with patterns all day! So does that require a lot of drawing? Sewing? How did you land on that as your day job? 5y

Chelseabillups30 And when you do go shopping, do you find yourself making judgements inside your head like, “That looks terrible together!” Or “That‘s the most beautiful combination I‘ve ever seen!!” or do you save those types of reactions for your work? 5y

SailorMoon @Chelseabillups30 thanks for your interest 💕 well it does require a lot of drawing, although it's mostly done through computer softwares now! I landed on this path because my family (from my great-grand parents to my grandparents, my parents and other relatives) has always worked in the field, so I was kind of born into it, even though my interest has developed kind of late... I wanted to be a journalist back in university! 5y

SailorMoon @Chelseabillups30 I don't normally judge based on my personal taste... I don't judge at all because I see the gard work that is hidden behind even a simple t-shirt. What I do is be more aware of what I buy: I look for good hems, good sewings, good fits and stuff like that 😉 what do you do for a living? 5y

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Notre Dame de Paris | Victor Hugo

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So much I loved him in the Disney version, so much I hate him now that I'm "reading" Notre Dame De Paris.
He loves Esmeralda, but runs to Fleur-de-lys as soon as he realizes she is going to be hanged so he can't have her anymore. She is incriminated for his murder, and he doesn't even have the decency to show up (like "hey there! I'm alive!") and save her. At least for now.
I hope his character will turn out to be better than he is right now.

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Notre Dame de Paris | Victor Hugo

Today's progress on Notre Dame De Paris.
Not bad. Not bad at all! ??

(I had a lot of time in the car, driving back and forth from work to a doctor's appointment)
I am getting used to audiobooks, I can "read" twice as much now that I listen to them in the car!

Birdsong28 I wasn't really into audiobooks till I came on here and I totally agree with you that you can read twice as much. I walk back and forth to work so it's 20 mins each way that I 'read' so it's making use of that time more efficiently. 📚📖 5y

paulfrankspencer Thank you for putting that in quotes. I don't want to step on any toes, as I know it's a hot debate and listening to a book is better than not, but listening is a totally different experience from reading. 5y

SailorMoon @paulfrankspencer I totally agree with you. Two different experiences, although what's important (in my opinion) is that the books are still enjoyable... no matter what. I will keep quoting this "audiobook reading" thing. 5y

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paulfrankspencer @SailorMoon yep. And enjoyment comes from why you're reading in the first place. I personally don't read for story so much. I read for the writing. So listening to an audiobook completely defeats the purpose of reading for me. For others, it's exactly what they're looking for. Different priorities, and that's ok. 5y

SailorMoon @paulfrankspencer I know what you mean. There are books that I prefer reading on paper because I like the author's style, or because I want to improve my grammar, or even because I feel like it's something I want to focus more my attention on (like for thrillers). Some other books I just like listening to for the sole purpose of knowing the story. May I ask you if you have a job book-related? Or is it "just" passion what I read between the lines? 5y

SailorMoon @Birdsong28 same here!!! I have to drive 2h back and forth to go to work... so I can now use my time more efficiently as you said!!! 5y

Birdsong28 @paulfrankspencer I think you get the tone of words/sentences better on an audiobook as the tone sometimes doesn't come through on the page so you miss out on how the author meant it. So you get a better sense of the story as how the tone comes across can change the perception of the story and what the reader gets out of it. 5y

paulfrankspencer @SailorMoon my full-time job is not at all book related. But I write, edit, and publish on the side. Someday it's gonna be my main gig. That's the idea, anyway. So yes, reading is kind of part of my job and I take it seriously. 5y

paulfrankspencer @Birdsong28 I think that's half the fun of reading, too. Determining the tone for yourself based on the words. Or accepting the ambiguity of tone of written word. It's difficult to maintain that ambiguity when the words are spoken. Then again, hearing someone else read it could very well introduce you to a way of reading that you wouldn't think of otherwise. There are benefits to both and we can keep talking in circles on this topic. 5y

SailorMoon @paulfrankspencer exactly. When it all comes down to this, I usually go for a "de gustibus non disputandum est". I agree with you that deciding the tone is half the fun of reading. Although, I also like when there is no ambiguity to it... so when it's read by someone else. I guess it depends on the book. I hope your writing dreams will come true. Is there anything published online I can look up, if you don't mind me asking? 5y

paulfrankspencer I post to a blog at bgfg77.com. Lots of different stuff on there. I've also written a couple books, both non-fiction. I'll turn to fiction next, I believe. 5y

paulfrankspencer @SailorMoon I'm flattered that you ask. Thanks! 5y

SailorMoon I'll make sure to check the blog from time to time, thanks for sharing!!! Nice talking to you, going to sleep now! Good luck! 5y

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Fabulous Frogs | Martin Jenkins

#LitsyLove @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

1. Binge-watching tv series
Reading
Scuba diving

2. Thriller and mystery

3. I used to have turtles and goldfish!

4. I don't understand the question, must be that I am too tired to think at the moment!

5. Frogs (porcelain, plastic, stuffed animals, anything frog-shaped!)

6. Yes. Today I am really sad because I heard of Luke Perry passing away. I was so madly in love with Dylan from BH90210

Bookwormjillk 6- same! So Sad! 5y

Freespirit Do you have any TV series recommendations?? 5y

SailorMoon @Freespirit I have many recommendations, I just need to know what genre you are into 💕 5y

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SailorMoon @Bookwormjillk I am so truly sorry and sad 😭 5y

litenthusiast I was so shocked about Luke Perry. I understand your sadness on this. 💜 5y

SailorMoon @litenthusiast I still can't believe it happened 😞 5y

MallenNC I‘m very sad about Luke Perry also 5y

SailorMoon @MallenNC I feel you 😞 I was so madly in love with Dylan... I've been recently binge-watching BH90210 again and it feels so sad now 5y

MallenNC @SailorMoon I loved the show and him. It will definitely feel sad to watch now. 5y

OriginalCyn620 I‘m with you about Luke Perry. So sad. I‘m still in shock. 💔 5y

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I love turtles 🐢 5y

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Filosofia antica | Giovanni Reale

"Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom"
- Aristotele

Freespirit Great quote @SailorMoon 5y

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The Angel's Game | Carlos Ruiz Zafon

#ManicMonday @JoScho

1. "The Angel's Game" by Carlos Ruíz Zafón
2. Bruce Almighty (Jim Carrey ??)
3. "City of Angels" by Thirty Seconds To Mars

JoScho 😇💙😇 5y

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Notre Dame de Paris | Victor Hugo

This quote I feel really connected to, though I do not completely agree.
I almost completely lost the sight from an eye after a car crash, but I feel blessed everyday to still be here and be able to see with the other one.
So yes, I DO know what I am lacking, but I am also grateful for what I still have. I don't think it's fair to compare my difficulties to the ones a blind person faces everyday.
We should all count our blessings, not our losses.

SailorMoon This doesn't mean I never allow myself to feel blue or depressed over it. It just means that I now appreciate more what I have instead of taking it for granted. Everyone should be free to feel blessed or blue as much as they need and want! 5y

MallenNC My mom lost sight in one eye in an accident when she was a little girl (maybe 3). She said she said her mother if everyone else saw two of everything. I don't think she'd agree with this quote either. She's grateful for her healthy eye. 5y

SailorMoon @MallenNC I am so sorry for your mom, I totally sypmathize (if it's the right word for it!) with her! But you know... the human body can be truly amazing sometimes and help you get used even to big changes such as this one. So I guess we should agree to disagree with the author on this quote! 5y

SailorMoon @MallenNC we could apply it to any other context though... like a person who's been in love before and has lost it probably suffers more because of the lack of it than a person who's never been in love. I guess! 5y

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Notre Dame de Paris | Victor Hugo

A day late for #friyayintro by @howjessreads
Sorry for the delay!

1. That is not my house. I wish!!! It's my local library 💕
2. I do. I used to be the kind of person who couldn't wait to leave and see the world... and guess what, I never realized how beautiful my part of the world is ❤
3. Done!
4. Anytime. Usually lunch break or after dinner
5. Idk 😅 pasta probably!!

TrishB I was about to go wow 😮 what a house! 5y

JazzFeathers That's true, eh? So often we can't wait to see the world... and we don't see the beauty around us. 5y

SailorMoon @JazzFeathers my point exactly! 😉 5y

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SailorMoon @TrishB when I was a kid, I used to dream of becoming so rich to buy this library and live there with books 💕 it's not my house, but I can see it from my kitchen window... what a view, uh? 😉 5y

julesG Your second home then. 😉 5y

TrishB It‘s a beautiful view 👍🏻 5y

Pricel101 I call every library home 🙏☺️ what a great post! 5y

Freespirit What a beautiful library! 5y

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11/22/63: A Novel | Stephen King

#frideas Saturday Edition! Sorry, I had some personal stuff going on yesterday. Thanks for the love 💕

1. Fiction, but I want the facts in the background to be historically accurate
2. 11/22/63 by Stephen King. It talks a lot about jumping through times, and it has a lot to do with history. A wonderful reading tbh!!!
3. Must have been science, I liked it but I sucked 😅
4. French and Russian Revolution
5. @kaye @TheReadingMermaid @CouronneDhiver

BeansPage Thank you for the tag sweetheart. Have missed you 💕😘❣️ 5y

SilversReviews LOVED the questions...thanks. 5y

SailorMoon @TheReadingMermaid I've missed you too! How you doing? 💕 5y

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SailorMoon @SilversReviews thank you for playing 😉 5y

BeansPage I'm doing a little better. There are some things that I still need to work through and I have my goals that I need to work on. But all in all I'm okay. 💕😊💕 5y

SilversReviews @SailorMoon 😍😍😍 It was fun. 5y

SailorMoon @TheReadingMermaid I hope it's nothing too serious that you're facing. Sending you love!!! And going to bed now 🤣🌙💕 5y

BeansPage Thank you so much sweetheart I really appreciate that. Good night and sweet dreams 😘 5y

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11/22/63: A Novel | Stephen King

I posted a picture for #frideas but it got lost in the upload because of the bad connection.
Due to personal stuff, I need to take the night off to be a little by myself, so I am sorry but I will be posting this week #frideas a day later.
See you tomorrow, Littens 💕🌙

NovelGirl82 Hope you‘re doing ok. Sending love! 5y

sherryvdh Sending love! As a complete introvert, I can relate to the need to be alone by yourself. Hope tomorrow is better for you! 5y

SailorMoon @sherryvdh I'm an introvert myself, and I need some time off from everything and everyone from time to time to recover and "recharge my batteriers", I'm sure you know what I mean. Lots was happening in the past few days and I really coulnd't take it anymore! Thanks for the love ? 5y

SailorMoon @NovelGirl82 I am, thank you. Thanks for the love 💕 5y

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Wish You Were Here | Pink Floyd

What a nice idea!!!
#MarchIntoThe70s! @Lizpixie @Cinfhen

Day1: "Wish you were here"
I can't really think of a book connection, so I will go with a personal anecdote: back in HS, one of my professors was a huge Pink Floyd fan (she was definitely a daughter of the '68!)... so she turned her class into a Pink Floyd session for an hour each week, and made us study the lyrics and the music from some of their albums! It was amazing!!!

Lizpixie Wow. I wish I had that teacher. Though, my 4th grade teacher,when I was 9, was in a band & once a week after lunch, we‘d all sit on beanbags in the corner and he‘d play his guitar & teach us songs. I learnt a lot of The Beatles, Bob Dylan, folk songs & others.🎶🎵🎸 5y

Cinfhen Love both those memories @SailorMoon @Lizpixie 5y

ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled Perfect! I wrote my senior thesis on The Wall. 😂👍 5y

AceOnRoam @ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled I would love to read this! 5y

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Thanks to everyone who entered my #1000followersgiveaway!!!
I had a blast reading your quotes and suggestions! They were all great quotes, but if I have to pick one... I feel a special bond to @Princess-Kingofkings 's!
So there you go, you are the winner of this giveaway!
Please, let me know your e-mail so I can send you the gift card! I remind you that you are bonded to buy yourself a book with it 😉 and I'd love to know what you'll pick! 🤟🏻🎉

Princess-Kingofkings WOW and thanks! I've been in training all day. This is a sweet surprise.🍬nikkidawn3@gmail.com I absolutely promise to purchase this book. I've been trying to figure out how I could buy it all week.

With this Pledge

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SailorMoon Thanks for the e-mail! I will be sending you the gift cart within this week-end! 😉 thanks for sharing the title, I'll go look up what it's about, I'm so curious!!! 5y

SailorMoon @Princess-Kingofkings I forgot to tag you in the previous comment LOL 5y

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