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Novellas in November
Novellas in November is hosted by Cathy of 746 Books and Beck of Bookish Beck . I have been on a trip to South Korea and Japan in October/November so I did start a little bit earlier with a few novellas. Völsungasagan by Katarina Harrison Lindbergh (168 pages) - The Völsunga saga takes place in a colorful ancient time with warriors, gods and dragons. The story revolves around Andvar's treasure, which has been cursed. When the young Völsung Sigurd gets his hands on the trea
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Nov 9, 20253 min read


Nonfiction November, 2025
Week 1 (10/27-11/2) Your Year in Nonfiction: Celebrate your year of nonfiction. What books have you read? What were your favorites? Have you had a favorite topic? Is there a topic you want to read about more? What are you hoping to get out of participating in Nonfiction November? ( Heather ) What nonfiction books have I read so far this year? When looking back I thought I had not read that many, but it turned out to be 25 books. I did not write many reviews this year, but
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Oct 29, 20253 min read


September Reading Wrap-up
The title of this post might explain that I have been very busy lately. Coming home after several months of travelling always generates a lot of administration and other things to take care of. It also makes me tired, so reading is a nice relaxation. Although starting very slowly in September I did read 11 books. Many of them crime novels which I tend to turn to when there are too many other things that need my attention. But, I managed a few other good books as well. Crime N
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Oct 17, 20256 min read


Novellas in November, 2025
The time has come for Novellas in November hosted by Cathy of 746 Books and Beck of Bookish Beck . This is the time we have a look at our book shelves, or searching for an e- or audio-novella to enjoy when autumn sets in. Novellas are usual regarded to be books between 70 - 200 pages, but one can be a little bit flexibel. Ten best novellas of all time? This year I have checked out some novellas that are considered to be the ten best one. It is always individual, but I though
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Oct 14, 20252 min read


Classic Spin List #42
It is time for another Classics Club Spin. Here are the few rules. "At your blog, before next Sunday 19th October, 2025 create a post...
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Oct 12, 20251 min read


Nonfiction November, 2025
It’s that time of year again—the leaves are turning colour and slowly drifting to the ground. Autumn has arrived. Here in southern...
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Sep 30, 20253 min read


The Dutch House by Ann Patchett
I finally got around to reading something by Ann Patchett. I’ve heard so many good things about her books, especially this one, and I can...
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Sep 27, 20252 min read


#20 Books of Summer - summary
Emma @ Words and Peace and Annabookbel have once again hosted this year’s 20 Books of Summer challenge. As always, there’s a fun...
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Sep 1, 20253 min read


A new chapter for The Content Reader
I’ve been blogging since the end of 2013—first on Blogger and more recently on Wix. While I still enjoy writing about books, keeping up...
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Aug 27, 20252 min read


New book findings in Innsbruck
In the park on the other side of the Inn from where we are, there is a free library. Mostly books in German or course, but from time to...
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Aug 24, 20254 min read


The challenge of a challenge
Lately, I have not participated in that many challenges. Mostly because I tend not to follow the list I prepare for each challenge....
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Aug 18, 20254 min read


#20 Books of Summer - Nine Parts of Desire by Geraldine Brooks
Emma @ Words and Peace and Annabookbel are hosting this year's summer read. "Almighty God created sexual desire in ten parts, then he...
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Aug 17, 20253 min read
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