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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 176 min read
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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 142 min read
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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 121 min read
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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 303 min read
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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 272 min read
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#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 13 min read
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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 272 min read
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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 244 min read
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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 184 min read
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