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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The Content Reader

This week my book beginning and page 56 come from The Edge of the World, How the North Sea Made Us Who We Are by Michael Pye. From the blurb:
"This is a story of saints and spies, fishermen and pirates, traders and marunders - and of how their wild and daring journeys across the North Sea built the world we know."
Seems suitable for someone from Scandinavia. A thorough history and background to developments in this area. Will be interesting to read.


Book beginning hosted by Rose City Reader
"Cecil Warburton went to the seaside in the summer of 1700: two weeks at Scarborough on the east coast of England, north of Hull and south of Newcastle. He was not at all impressed."

The Friday 56 hosted by Freda's Voice
"The whole Christian year was shaped by the date of Easter; but the Church's own rules for fixing it meant Easter fell on a different Sunday each year, a floating feast."

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  1. Katherine P9 February 2018 at 15:50

    How fascinating! This is a topic I know nothing about and I love the tone of the teasers you shared.

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    1. Lisbeth 13 February 2018 at 11:44

      Thank you. I think it will be an interesting read.

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  2. Kathy Martin9 February 2018 at 16:07

    Sounds interesting. This week I have The Philosopher's Flight by Tom Miller. Happy reading!

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    1. Lisbeth 13 February 2018 at 11:45

      Thank you Kathy. Will look into your later on. It is always inspiring to read your views.

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  3. Sassy Brit @ Alternative-Read.com9 February 2018 at 16:30

    Hi Lisbeth!

    What an interesting first line!

    I like the idea of the 'floating feast' too! :)

    Here is mine: http://bit.ly/2nLo2BK

    Have a lovely weekend, Lisbeth!

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    1. Lisbeth 13 February 2018 at 11:46

      Thank you. It will be an interesting read I think. Will look into yours later. Always enjoying reading these kind of teasers.

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  4. Laurel-Rain Snow9 February 2018 at 17:46

    Interesting excerpts....I am now curious. Thanks for sharing, and here's mine: “THE PERFECT ROOMMATE”

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    1. Lisbeth 13 February 2018 at 11:47

      Thank you, should be an interesting read. Will look into yours later. Always enjoying this meme.

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  5. fredamans9 February 2018 at 19:30

    I haven't enough curiosity to read it, but I hope you really enjoy it. :-) Happy weekend!

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    1. Lisbeth 13 February 2018 at 11:47

      I am sure I will. It is historical and I find this very interesting. Will look into yours later. I am really enjoying this meme. Thank you for keeping it up.

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  6. Breana M.9 February 2018 at 20:56

    This book sounds like one I would like. I hope you enjoy it.

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    1. Lisbeth 13 February 2018 at 11:48

      Thank you, I hope I will. History is always interesting I find.

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  7. Unknown10 February 2018 at 01:13

    I like the opening. Nice bit of writing:)

    My Friday 56 from The Asylum For Wayward Victorian Girls

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    1. Lisbeth 13 February 2018 at 11:48

      Thank you. Yes, it does give a little bit of a teaser.

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  8. Jo-Ann Dziubek-MacDonald10 February 2018 at 21:14

    This does sound interesting, Lisbeth! I love reading about history. The 56 is interesting re Easter, the calendar and the floating feast. Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend :)

    Jo-Ann at Inspiration Pie

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    1. Lisbeth 13 February 2018 at 11:49

      Thank you. Nothing beats history. I am enjoying your "king Arthur" relatives story. Fascinating.

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  9. Lauren Stoolfire15 February 2018 at 02:51

    Very interesting. Thanks for sharing!

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