I'm reading...
Last week I was intending to finish reading The Language of Love, and I still intend to do so but I found myself getting side tracked by a completely different book, mainly because I coudn't renew the library loan. That book was Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens by Shankari Chandran and I really enjoyed it. I originally picked it up as I thought it might be a good book for Weekend Cooking, and the cover and title sounded good.
Whilst there was plenty of talk about food in the book, it was really a book about much meatier topics, including the lasting legacy of trauma, racism, the power of our individual stories and so much more.
I also started reading The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles. The theme for our read on a theme bookclub this month is a type of road. For example, the title could include the word street, avenue, road, court or something like that. I did have another book that I was intending to read, but I have been meaning to try Amor Towles for a while now so this seemed like a good opportunity. I was a bit surprised to see how chunky the book was. Once upon a time I would buy a book based on how thick it was but not so much anymore. Hopefully I can get through the nearly 600 pages before our meeting in a couple of weeks.
I did also make some progress on my current audiobook, Love Stories which was written and narrated by Trent Dalton. I am going into the office for a few days this week so that will give me a fair bit of listening time.
I'm watching...
Our binge watch over the last week was Clarkson's Farm thanks to it being mentioned at Sam Still Reading last week. Jeremy Clarkson is known for being a co-host of Top Gear and The Grand Tour. We really enjoyed this series. It was funny and it really shone a light on the life of a farmer..
We are also very pleased that Masterchef Australia is back! This season it is a fans vs faves series, so half of the contestants are from previous series and half are new to the show.
We also started watching Moon Knight, a new Marvel series. I was a bit confused by the first episode but after watching the second episode I think it makes a bit more sense now. We'll see!
Life
Today is Anzac Day and so it is only right that I start my recap of the last week with an acknowledgement of the day and for those past and present who have served to protect our country.
We went to Bendigo today, taking advantage of the public holiday and the nice weather. We caught the end of the Anzac Day service and wandered through the gardens. Our main reason for going to Bendigo today was to see the Elvis: Direct from Graceland exhibition. It was an excellent exhibition, and it certainly bought back memories of when we visited Graceland itself around 3 years ago.
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I'll be curious what you think of the Towles book. I havent picked this one up yet. It's long but does it flow by? Seems like you're an Elvis fan. how fun!
ReplyDeleteI am struggling to find time this week but when I do pick it up i am engrossed in it.
DeleteChuckling over the Elvis display!
ReplyDeleteIt won't be a surprise that the last sign was just as you were leaving. They did explain where that came from too Michele.
DeleteI loved Clarkson's Farm when I binge watched it myself last year. It's both hilarious and serious all at the same time. I read A Gentleman in Moscow a few years ago and loved it, I'd be interested to know what you make of his latest book. The blurb looks interesting.
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I am really looking forward to the next series Charlotte.
DeleteChai Time sounds interesting! And I was a little lost with Moon Knight too- especially the end of episode 4! If you haven't seen that one yet, it's a bit wild lol!
ReplyDeleteWe will watch another couple of episodes this week I think.
DeleteYour books all sound good. I'm glad you enjoyed the Elvis exhibit too. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteThe exhibit was a lot of fun Kathy!
DeleteMy mum really liked the new Towles, though she preferred The Gentleman of Moscow.
ReplyDeleteThe Elvis exhibit sounds interesting.
Wishing you a great reading week
I am enjoying the Towles so far, mainly because the first paragraph mentioned a place I have been in the US!
DeleteMy Grandma loved Elvis, it always brings back fond memories when I hear anything related to him. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteThere were some kids at the Elvis exhibition Cindy!
DeleteChai Time sounds really good, great themes. Viewing reminds me I need to get back to the Australian TV series The Newsreader. Your country makes great TV in my humble opinion!
ReplyDeleteTV yes! Movies not quite so much.
DeleteI have a copy of The Lincoln Highway somewhere around in a box in storage. I am looking forward to the end of house renovations so our book shelves can be set up and the books can come out of their boxes!
ReplyDeleteI am currently packing boxes as we will be moving soon. I am finding lots of surprises as I pack them up.
DeleteI have heard really good things about The Lincoln Highway. I'm hoping to get to it at some point in the future, but maybe after the hype has died down a bit.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week! - Melinda @ A Web of Stories
I am hoping that I love it so much that I can't help but want to read his other books
Deletewe got very wet at the anzac day service yesterday. i can't remember a time when it rained on anzac day before but it's that kind of year ...
ReplyDeleteI think I have been rained on at every Anzac Day service I have ever been to!
DeleteI hope you'll love The Lincoln Highway! I listened to it on audio and thought it was great. I might read it in print one of these days, too. I like the look and sound of Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens, too, and will see if I can borrow it from the library. I brought a nonfiction book home from the library the other day, What She Ate by Laura Shapiro, thinking the same as you, that it would be good for Weekend Cooking. (Which I keep not getting to each week, lately, despite all good intentions!)
ReplyDeleteThat would be good for Weekend Cooking! It's an interesting premise for sure.
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