I have missed a few weeks because i am super busy and I am not really reading or watching anything in particular! I've only finished one book in six weeks!
I'm reading...
I did read A Wedding in Tuscany by Sandy Barker, which I reviewed on Saturday, and I have started reading Sisters of the Resistance by Christine Wells in anticipation of book club next week. The theme for this month is family, so that is the family relationship that I have chosen.
Sisters of the Resistance is set in Paris during and just after WWII, so not only does it fit my bookclub theme, it is also a perfect read for the upcoming Paris in July event! I am so excited that it is back for this year, co-hosted by Tamara at Thyme for Tea and Deb from Readerbuzz!
I'm watching...
The other day I wass channel flicking and I happened to see Notting Hill was on, which is probably one of my favourite movies of all time. It was followed by Wimbledon so that was a very pleasant Saturday afternoon.
That same day we went to see Top Gun: Maverick for date night. I am not the biggest Tom Cruise fan but I did enjoy this movie, both from a nostalgic point of view and for the modern story.
We have also started watching Obi Wan Kenobi as my husband is a bit Star Wars fan. We also started watching Miss Marvel because we like all things Marvel. We will continue with that in due course I think.
Finally, we were supposed to be going out on Saturday night but we ended up staying home. We wanted somethig
Life
I did spend a little bit of time at the Williamstown Literary Festival yesterday. I got to listen to Steven Conte (author of one of my favourite reads from last year, The Tolstoy Estate) and Jock Serong talk Epic Fiction. The other session I went to was called Vivd Fiction and featured authors Suzanne McCourt and Caroline Petit.
Other than that, I don't think I need to say much other than this....
Well, maybe I do need say more. This means that we are constantly cleaning, saying do you know where this or that is, moving stuff into the garage, cleaning some more. You get the picture.
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Moving can be a real time suck. I hope you can fit in some reading too. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely can. As can stupid games on my phone!
DeleteSo you're moving? Packing is such a headache. But I find it freeing to get rid of things you don't need anymore. Is that a silver lining? :-D
ReplyDeleteHow are you liking Obi-Wan? We're 3 episodes in and I'm bored. We'll stick with it though. We're waiting to finish it before we start Ms. Marvel. I'm excited about that one.
I'm not a big Tom Cruise fan either but I'm sure we'll see Top Gun: Maverick at some point. My husband was too much of an '80s teen for me to keep him away from it for long!
Good luck with the packing and cleaning!
Obi-Wan is a bit slow, but yes we will keep going too!
DeleteYes, we will be moving some time towards the end of July.
Sisters of the Resistance looks good. I'll have to check that one out. Hope you have a great week!
ReplyDeleteI am enjoying it so far Yvonne!
DeleteI've been watching ObiWan too. That literary festival sounds fun.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the packing and moving as well. :)
It was nice to get out and do something bookish Greg!
DeleteI've never seen the original Top Gun, which is odd since I was a teen of the 80s. I hear the sequel is amazing though. Good luck with your move!
ReplyDeleteThat is surprising!
DeleteNotting HIll is one of my top fave movies as well. I watch it every so often. I saw it first time at movie theatre. So good. I won't go to see Top Gun but have heard all good things about it.
ReplyDeleteIf I see Notting Hill on the TV I will watch it!
DeleteThe new Top Gun movie seemed like summer fun to me -- I enjoyed it. It wasn't deep but felt like fun nostalgia for the 80s as you said.
ReplyDeleteThat's exactly right!
DeleteI love Notting Hill! It's one of my favorites. Haven't seen the Top Gun movie yet but probably will once it's on DVD.
ReplyDeleteIt's such a fun movie Tina
DeleteI so enjoy books on WWII, lest we forget. The role women played during this time is of particular interest.
ReplyDeleteOhhhh…..moving…..yuck. I’m so glad our time in the Air Force is over….
I hope you find time to read and relax a bit. 😊
good luck with the whole moving thing. Eek what a task. I'm dreading it when we get around to it in the not too distant future.
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