I had a few busy and filled days (including a very long shabbat with a group of people and a headache that made me go away earlier than the others) so I couldn't finish the 4th book by the end of Shabbat. I managed to finish it today - and I really like the commentary. He brings the voices of our sages to our contemporary world in an understandable and very Jewish way, making us understand that tikkun olam must be every day with our daily actions
pick4/5
It was nice to dive back in the Riordan verse. Even though I don't appreciate the simplistic and at times too humoristic way of depicting the gods, I love most of the characters and it's nice to get back to read about them. The reading was also very quick which makes me hope my reader's block is gone... I truly hope so
It is customary to read Pirkei Avot during the Shabbatot between Pesach and Shavuot.
This week we're reading chapter 2, and I'm finding the commentary in this version extremely interesting.
I don't know how many people still use Litsy as I've seen in the Facebook group that it's having a lot of issues.
Anyway, this year is going better than the previous one I think - I'm still reading few books and slowly, but I'm reading! Which is very good.
Btw I have Goodreads and Storygraph if y'all wanna be friends on there.
What is everyone reading?
I joined a challenge on Habitica to read "ghost" books aka books that have been on our shelves for quite too much time. I remember that I studied part of this book for an exam but never finished it, so here we are.
I'm finding it interesting but it's hard to sit down and read, so I've been thinking of alternating heavier books such as this one (nonfiction about the history of Libraries) to lighter ones. What do you think?
pick3.5/5
I'd say it's a pick. It was really interesting to read Jewish love poetry, both towards women and men, and some were truly inspiring. Others on the other hand were too "modern" (or less poetry-style, let's say) for me. The book of course begins with the Song of Songs, which is absolutely stunning, but Jewish love poetry didn't stop there
#poems #poetry #jewish
pickSome of the stories are really boring, some are weird, some are fairly interesting - funnily enough, those are usually my usual genres I read. The boring stories did drag a lot though and made me not want to read, so I'm not sure I'd completely recommend it, because at times it felt so taxing I actually avoided the book.
(Cont in comments)
3/5
#fiction
pickSo. First finished book of the year.
I am emotionally devastated. This series was a reread as I try to get back into reading, and I barely remembered this last book at all. And I was brought to wet eyes - not full tears but I sure risked. I need a few days to process
#fantasy
While I continue reading The Amber Spyglass by Philip Pullman (heart wrenching) I'm gonna read the third story in this book.
They're weird and somewhat underwhelming stories, but good for vocab
Hello
Long time no see
This month has been... Stressful. It still is, and it's difficult. I still don't have a rent to my name, for the ones that know the situation.
I decided to do some yoga, then stayed on the floor to read a bit of my current read.
How's everyone?
#fantasy
pickAs is common on Sukkot, I've read the Ecclesiastes (on Sefaria, as I don't have a book with me... Did y'all know I moved to Germany in search of work?)
It's surely a difficult read and I will search for more in-depth commentaries tomorrow, but I'm also invited to eat under a Sukkah (another customary thing) and I'll meet new people too.
I also met the community here in Köln (Reform) for Erev Sukkot.
so-so3.5/5
A little too centered on England, with such a generic name I expected a broader exploration of Erbalism in various cultures that are just spotted here and there. I do recognize the huge research behind this book though, and will explore more books in the author's bibliography.
Longer review on Goodreads and NetGalley
#nonfiction
Always at work, always reading this book
But I'm close to finishing it, so I can then focus on other books.
I'm not enjoying it as much as I thought, but it's not too bad. Just very english-centered ig.
I also have a date for my move to Germany and I'm very nervous and excited. Need to translate my resume and start sending out applications 😅
9 hour shift... After yesterday's 8 hours one and a prev day that was just as tiring
Trying to read some more of this book. I think I made good progress
Still slowly reading this book in my free time
Very interesting and I can't wait to finish it and write down all my thoughts
#nonfiction #herbalism
One of my current reads. At work. (It's so dark because I'm in the archaeology section...)
I'm not feeling good at all emotionally, I feel like I'm completely cut out from community and when I try to bring it up I'm treated like crap. So I'm trying to distract myself with reading, but eh
Have you read this book?
so-soIt would actually be 2.8/5. This is a collection of short horror stories by various authors, some of which were a total miss while others were quite good.
I don't think there was a totally even level of storytelling capacity - some stories were really boring, and the execution wasn't... Well, good. Others were more gripping, and I think I'll check those authors out to see if they have published other things.
#horror
Aaand at work, always at work.
I'm almost done with this short story book. I am not 100% convinced, but that's a given when you have collections of stories from different authors ...
What do you think?
On Monday I'm going in front of the Beit Din to officially become Jewish
I'm excited, scared, full of emotion.
Shabbat shalom to all my fellow Jews. I hope not to have a heart attack before going in front of the 3 rabbis judging me
Always reading around...
Hopefully I can write two reviews for the #litsylove newsletter soon but I'm absolutely exhausted so who knows!
Happy Wednesday!
Hardcover
Fiction
Historical
Recent release
Tea
Physical books
Print
@Eggs
#WondrousWednesday
Okay it's Wednesday but whatever
1. The Subtle Knife by Philip Pullman. Hopefully I'll finish it or read a good chunk
2. No I have too many books already that I'm behind on and since I'll move soonish... Makes no sense to do so
#twp4tuesday
@TheSpineView
I decided to bring my Kindle to work so I could read in down times.
I'm reading this Italian horror short stories collection from various authors. Just finished the first story and I quite enjoyed it :)
pickThis book is not present here (I made a suggestion for it...) it's Pallide Streghe d'Autunno by Nicola Lombardi. A shorter, older version of the story has been published in English.
It's quite an interesting horror short story which recalls the movie Blaire Witch Project, and it kept me hooked - something not simple, as I'm finding it so hard to get back into reading as I used to! I really enjoyed Lombardi's style too. 5/5
#horror
Slowly, slooooowly getting back into reading
I'm halfway through Sublet Knife now! And it's getting quite exciting
I just wish I had more time and mental energy for reading...
#fantasy
Always traveling, always traveling...
Going at a friend's house to have Shabbat dinner with her. I'll sleep there and then tomorrow we'll go to services together
In the train, I try to do a bit of reading :)
Waiting at the dentist
What better way to spend the time?
1. Contemporary, I'd say. Or medieval
2. I finished The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman (a re-read!)
3. I'd say it's the books from the Wheel of Time series (which I need to finish AHAH)
Thanks to @Eggs for hosting!!!
#wondrouswednesday
Hello!
I just wanted to say to the #litsylove fam: I'm sorry I fell so behind with answering letters. Misty is aware I was (and am) having a rough time. Nevertheless, I am starting to write letters again, and will go to the post office in the next few days to send them off.
I'll first answer to the ones that sent me letters so far, and then will see of writing to people I've never interacted with in the exchange, so I can meet new peeps! 😊
Started reading/studying another book today, for an exam.
I had started it ages ago, then abandoned it, so here I am again.
This is a book about the "birth" of the Book
#booksaboutbooks #nonfiction
pickI actually finished this book this morning xD sorry for the not to artistic photo. One day, I'll learn.
It's a nonfiction book about the history of Print and Books and how it all affected culture in Europe. I thought it was very well-written and interesting, and easy to understand. I also think that, despite the text being very short, it had s lot of information that helped contextualize the situation at that time.
4/5
#nonfiction #booksaboutbooks
Sometimes one also gotta study...
I'm reading/studying a book on the history of Print and Books in Europe for my next uni exam. It's quite interesting
#nonfiction #booksaboutbooks
pickThis was a re-read for me, and the first book I finished after over a year of not reading. I'm glad I managed to do it.
I still love the story very much, I think Pullman did an amazing job. He's a great writer, and the characters are complex and interesting. It's truly a classic of #fantasy
Wanted to do it yesterday but didn't have the time
1. Participated in a fanfic bang and wrote my longest fic so far. I'm an active member of my Jewish youth group. I worked on my art skills. I help other fanfic writers on a server. I am still here.
2. Finish at least 2/3 of uni exams left & Finish 2 fics
#wondrouswednesday
@Eggs
Update: I managed to read all of part 1! Starting part 2. Perhaps my reading slump is gone
#fantasy #rereading #currentlyreading
Since I'm getting back into reading slowly, but many things have changed, I made a new Goodreads account. Hit me up if you wanna be friends https://www.goodreads.com/arthurgdean
Hiii
I'm aware I disappeared for months. Life got in the way, and so did depression. I haven't touched a book in a long ass while.
I decided to gently coax myself into reading again by re-reading one of my childhood faves: The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman. I'm currently reading chapter 3
Here's my #BookSpinBingo !
My #bookspin for December is Artic Nation, the second installment in the Blacksad series. My #doublespin is Di Metallo e di Stelle by Luca Tarenzi :)
@TheAromaofBooks
To get back into reading, I am going to participate in the #WinterReadathon !!
My goal is just to get back into reading, really... ^^; I haven't finished anything in months.
@Andrew65 @GHABI$ROSES @DieAReader
List is ready, and the squares are just waiting for the bingo!!!!
I hope to get back into reading this month :)
#bookspin #bookspinbingo @TheAromaofBooks
Let's try to start reading again... Shall we?
How's everyone been doing in my absence?
Just an update - I an alive. I will try to get back into reading in October... I am just having a hard time.
Meanwhile, I got two #litsylove letters (one arrived today!) I'm so happy to hear from you all 💚
And here we go! Have you finished this book? Talk about it below
@PageShifter @PuddleJumper @ozma.of.oz @BkClubCare @MoonWitch94 @kaysworld1 @TheBookWitchON @Kenyazero @AbigailJaneBlog @Nutmegnc @BookwormAHN and anyone who's participating!
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