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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Another Friday is here and time for quotes from books. This week I found A Gathering Light by Jennifer Donnelly on my shelves. It sounds very interesting and here is a summary from the back cover. 
"Based on a real murder at the turn of the century, this outstanding debut novel is a powerful and moving coming-of-age book. Mattie is torn between her familial responsibilities, her desire to be a writer, and the excitement of a first romance. Her dilemmas and choices are quietly reflected in the life of a young woman found drowned in a lake, a woman that Mattie only gets to know through reading her letters.
When finally the tales of Mattie and the drowned girl merge, their stries beautifully combine in a brilliant and perfect conclusion."


Book beginnings on Fridays hosted by Rose City Reader

When summer comes to the North Woods, time slows down. And some days it stops altogether. 



















The Friday 56 hosted by Freda's Voice
 I was angry at Lawton for leaving, too. But Royal was no family and therefore had no right to speak against him. Thing of it was, I didn't understand why my brother had left, either.
What do you think? Does it sound tempting to read?

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  1. Catherine @ Book Club Librarian13 July 2018 at 15:27

    I like the sound of this novel. Enjoy the read and the weekend!

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    1. Lisbeth 15 July 2018 at 12:50

      Yes, it sounds tempting. Just have to wait until I have read it to be sure.

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  2. Laurel-Rain Snow13 July 2018 at 17:25

    What a lovely cover! I'm intrigued by the premise and the excerpts. Thanks for sharing...and for visiting my blog.

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    1. Lisbeth 15 July 2018 at 12:50

      Yes, I just love the cover as well. Let's hope that is a good sign also for the content.

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  3. Ashley Sapp13 July 2018 at 19:30

    Great snippets! Sounds like a good one! Hope you have an awesome weekend! :)

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    1. Lisbeth 15 July 2018 at 12:51

      Thank you, you too. Let's hope it does reach up to expectations.

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  4. Anne@HeadFullofBooks13 July 2018 at 19:39

    Oh, I read this book several years ago. It is so well done. Donnelley is a very good writer! My Frida Quotes - The Prince and the Dressmaker

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    1. Lisbeth 15 July 2018 at 12:51

      That sound good, I do have high hopes for it. I have never read anything by her before. Let's hope she becomes a favourite author.

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  5. Girl Who Reads14 July 2018 at 00:22

    It does sound interesting. I hope you enjoy it. See what we are featuring at Girl Who Reads

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    1. Lisbeth 15 July 2018 at 12:55

      Let's hope so. You have also a lot of interesting choices on your blog. Thank you for sharing.

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  6. Nicki J. Markus / Asta Idonea14 July 2018 at 01:28

    Probably not one I would pick up as I don't read much in this genre. But I do hope you enjoy it.

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    1. Lisbeth 15 July 2018 at 12:56

      Mostly, I do enjoy historical fiction, and a murder mystery to it. I hope it will be worth it.

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  7. Lauren Stoolfire14 July 2018 at 23:04

    I haven't read this author before, but that snippet does sound tempting. :)

    Lauren @ Always Me

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    1. Lisbeth 15 July 2018 at 12:57

      First time for me as well, but I got intrigued by the summary. And, as it says on the back cover, you continue to reading when George Clooney steps into the room, and ask him to come back later, then it must be good!

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  8. fredamans14 July 2018 at 23:25

    Sounds good to me! Happy weekend!

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  9. Yvonne @ Fiction Books Reviews14 July 2018 at 23:57

    First of all, thank you so much for visiting my blog this week. I enjoy 'meeting' new people and your thoughts and comments will always be valued and appreciated :)

    I have to admit to being a little confused about your book choice this week. However, after further research, I was able to confirm that this is one of those annoying books which goes by two different titles, depending on the publisher and/or country of publication. It is on my 'Want To Read' list as 'A Northern Light', but now I am not sure which version I like the sound of best!

    Thanks for sharing, I particularly enjoyed the opening lines, very descriptive and scene setting :)

    Yvonne
    xx

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    1. Lisbeth 15 July 2018 at 13:01

      Yes, this is rather confusing. I understand that usually there are two different titles in the States and in the UK. I don't know why they have to do it like that. However, this one is the UK version. Let's see after I have read it wether 'Gathering' or 'Northern' is the most suitable!

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