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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Nonfiction November - week 5

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We have come to the end of this interesting November. I feel I have met so many new bloggers that are as interested in nonfiction as I am.  A challenge that has given me a little bit of light during the dark days of November. At least that is how it is in the south of Sweden. If you are even further north, it is even darker.

Week 5: (November 29-December 3) — New to My TBR with Jaymi at The OC Bookgirl: It’s been a month full of amazing nonfiction books! Which ones have made it onto your TBR? Be sure to link back to the original blogger who posted about that book!  

Although I did purchase a couple of nonfiction books this November, they were for other purposes. I have been inspired by all of you and have noted books in fields I usually do not read; like mindfulness, science, nature, cooking and a few of my favourite genre, history. I will go back to look again at your suggestions, next time I intend to buy a nonfiction book. As it is, my shelves are already too full of these kind of books.

I want to thank you all for interesting posts and suggestions. All comments that went around made it feel like we actually met and talked about the books. New bloggers have been added to my 'Feedly' app and I am looking forward to future reviews, be they nonfiction or fiction. 



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  1. Brona30 November 2021 at 23:27

    Please forgive me if I have failed to notice something that is old news, but have you updated your blog template recently? Whether it's old or new, it looks fabulous, very clean and fresh looking and easy to read.

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    1. Lisbeth 1 December 2021 at 14:39

      Thank you Brona. Yes, I did update it recently. I quite like it as well. It is nice when there are not that many other things around, and the posts become the main focus. I think I said I wanted to create a webpage of my own, and I tried this one to see if I like it. Maybe I will go for something similar. Well, well, one day when I have time that is. It will take a little bit of studying.

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  2. shelleyrae @ book'd out1 December 2021 at 12:11

    I love Non fiction November because I discover so many books I never would have otherwise.!

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    1. Lisbeth 1 December 2021 at 14:36

      Yes, same here. It also helps me getting out of my usual nonfiction genres - history and biographies. There are so many interesting nonfiction to read about so many subjects.

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  3. Deb Nance at Readerbuzz1 December 2021 at 13:00

    I've enjoyed seeing old friends and making new ones during Nonfiction November.

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    1. Lisbeth 1 December 2021 at 14:36

      Yes, this year was such an active crowd. Wonderful.

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  4. LyzzyBee1 December 2021 at 17:11

    I found some new bloggers to follow, too! I didn't add a huge number of books to my wishlist but I'm holding off publishing it in case I find any more in people's wrap-ups ... It was a lovely one as usual, one of my favourite challenges.

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    1. Lisbeth 2 December 2021 at 13:37

      The same here. I am happy to have found people who likes to read nonfiction. Definitely, one of my favourite challenges. I have also made a small list of books I want to read. Like you, I will publish it a little bit later. I have still to read up on participant's blogs and recommendations.

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  5. Emma at Words And Peace / France Book Tours2 December 2021 at 20:56

    Any specific title to tempt us??

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    1. Lisbeth 3 December 2021 at 15:33

      One that really stood out for me was 'The Tiger: A True Story of Vengeance and Survival by John Vaillant. Sounds intriguing and was recommended by What's Nonfiction. Since I am a fan of the Wild West era I would go for 'Tombstone: The Earp Brothers, Doc Holiday, And the Vendetta Raid from Hell' by Tom Clavin recommended by Brian @ Still an Unfinished Person. I might write another post on the titles that attracted me during November.

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  6. Emma at Words And Peace / France Book Tours3 December 2021 at 23:07

    Thanks! The Tiger sounds good indeed

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