Blogging Anniversary - 10 years

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A while ago I checked when I did my first blog post, in order to celebrate with an anniversary post. Well, that day came and went without any reaction from me. Better late than never, so here a reminder of my very first blog post from 24 October 2012.  The book was New Finnish Grammar  by Diego Marani. Marani is an Italian novelist, translator and newspaper columnist. While working as a translator for the European Union he invented a language ‘Europanto’ which is a mixture of languages and based on the common practice of word-borrowing usage of many EU languages. It was a suitable book to start with, being a book about letters, languages and memories. With a beautiful prose, the novel went directly to my heart.  "One night at Trieste in September 1943 a seriously wounded soldier is found on the quay. The doctor, of a newly arrived German hospital ship, Pietri Friari gives the unconscious soldier medical assistance. His new patient has no documents or anything that can ide...
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Book beginnings on Fridays and The Friday 56

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This week my book beginning and page 56 come from a new author to me, Andrea Camilleri's Hunting Season. 


Book Beginnings on Fridays hosted by Rose City Reader
"The steam packet boat that delivered the post from Palermo, the Re d'Italia - which Sicilians stubbornly continued to the the Franceschiello out of a combination of habit, laziness, and homage to the Bourbon king who had instituted the service - moored, dead on time, at two o'clock in the afternoon of 1 January 1880, in the harbour of Vigàta."



The Friday 56 (p. 55-56)  hosted by Freda's Voice
"'That was me, my friend. I'd bought two rockets to set off on San Calorio's day, but then I couldn't do it because we were in mourning. So I tried them at home.''In the middle of the night?''Why, is there a specific time of day or night for setting off rockets at home?'"

My review of the novel under link above. Quite a different book, bordering on reality and magic.

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  1. Kathy Martin19 January 2018 at 15:37

    Sounds interesting. I'm spotlighting Year One by Nora Roberts. Happy reading!

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    1. Lisbeth 21 January 2018 at 18:20

      Yes, definitely different than the usual mysteries. Yours sounds really exciting as well, and quite different from Nora Roberts' usual novels.

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  2. Unknown19 January 2018 at 15:48

    I enjoyed the excerpt. Never heard about this one before.

    My Friday 56 from Look For Her

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    1. Lisbeth 21 January 2018 at 18:19

      It is nice when new authors enter your book shelves. I think this book might be different from his Inspector Montalban series, but I don't know. Might have to read one.
      Yours sounds really great. Love thrillers like that.

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  3. Laurel-Rain Snow19 January 2018 at 16:10

    Now I'm definitely curious. Thanks for sharing...and here's mine: “PROMISE NOT TO TELL”

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    1. Lisbeth 21 January 2018 at 18:25

      I like your intros, but am not sure about the demon part. Although the summary of the book sounds intriguing.
      The Hunting Season is also a different kind of book. I did enjoy it although I was wondering how it would end.

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  4. Katherine P19 January 2018 at 16:20

    Sounds like a good read! I love a touch of magic in my books. Hope you're enjoying it!

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    1. Lisbeth 21 January 2018 at 18:27

      I did enjoy it, although I was wondering where it would go while I was reading. Sometimes it is good to go outside your own comfort zone.

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  5. Anne@HeadFullofBooks19 January 2018 at 17:30

    I have never visited Sicily but would love to. Does this book describe the island well?
    My Friday Quotes

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    1. Lisbeth 21 January 2018 at 18:33

      No, there is no description of the island which would be useful for a visit. First it is set in 1880 and it is a world mixed with real life and magic. Nevertheless, interesting read.
      Thanks for sharing your book. I left a comment on your web-site.

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  6. Breana M.19 January 2018 at 20:09

    I haven't heard of Andrea Camilleri before. So, thanks for mentioning the book. It looks kind of interesting.

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    1. Lisbeth 21 January 2018 at 18:34

      Your welcome! It is a new author to me, and it is always interesting to try out a different set of books and authors.

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  7. fredamans20 January 2018 at 03:35

    Sounds interesting. Happy weekend!

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    1. Lisbeth 21 January 2018 at 18:35

      It is in a different way! Wish you a new, good reading week.

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  8. Jo-Ann Dziubek-MacDonald20 January 2018 at 03:58

    This is a new one for me, too :) Have a great weekend!

    Jo-Ann at Inspiration Pie

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    1. Lisbeth 21 January 2018 at 18:40

      Thank you. Always interesting to read authors un-known to you. Your book sounds thrilling. I follow you know on Feedly!

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  9. Gilion at Rose City Reader20 January 2018 at 23:00

    Sounds interesting. I'll go read your review next. Thanks for sharing the opening on Book Beginnings. I don't often get time to comment, but I appreciate your participation!

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    1. Lisbeth 21 January 2018 at 18:40

      Thank you. I always enjoy this meme and you get a lot of interesting books to consider.

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  10. Lisbeth 6 February 2018 at 12:17

    Well worth a read! Thanks for stopping by.

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