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Hyzenthlay

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  1. I've read 'My grandmother sends her regards and apologises' and 'Britt-Marie'. They were both good, definitely very moving books but not in a manner that feels forced or unnecessary. Bonus: the Britt-Marie character overlaps!
  2. I've lost a few pounds recently. I've started running 4 times a week, and have been since April. It's doing wonders for my self-confidence and mood! Though boyfriend is concerned that I not lose more weight, but I know I have things under control. I know I'm stronger. Sending so much respect to all of you who are making an effort to be healthy despite ailments, and despite the pure torture of dieting.. the amount of self-control involved is immense! You're all really great (even when you relapse for a while) - keep at it!
  3. Hey guys! Happy summer! I know I've been away a while, half a year to be exact.. I just remembered this forum today, and how friendly and homey it feels. I thought I'd drop in and catch up with you all on what you're doing, and tell you how I'm doing. I just graduated, so I have my degree now, but no job sadly. I'll be applying for substitute positions soon. Hoping to find one, but I am determined to have a bit of a summer holiday first, because after 6 years of studying I need a break. So far, summer's rainy. I'm moved back in with my parents in Norway, and they are wonderful of course. But I'll miss Krakow so much. In the process of moving back home, my boyfriend and I had to quit our apartment (of course). We're now in a long distance relationship, I suppose, though he's staying with me at my parents' for the summer. I'm really torn about the whole boyfriend-long distance thing, it's.. it's become quite complicated, to be honest. I'm not sure how sure I am that we're meant to be together anymore. I can say this here cause it's not like he ever checks forums, definitely not book forums. It's been causing me some grief for the past two months. I'll try not to get angsty about it, though. My sister is getting married next summer! Which is great =) She found a lovely man who makes her happy, and between them they have four children. I do like extending our family, and as long as she's happy, I'm happy. She picked me as maid of honour which I'm really happy about, too. Even though I'll have to hold a speech! I've been reading Ben Goldacre's "Bad Pharma" and "Bad Science" lately (simultaneously). Enjoying them, even though non fiction isn't usually my cup of tea. It is my area of interest, after all. Love, Jenny
  4. I was extremely saddened by this. One of my favourite authors in the realm of sci-fi, living or dead. He has a very special place for me, thanks to a few of his books and quirks. If anyone is interested, here is Neil Gaiman's blog post about Iain's death: http://journal.neilgaiman.com/2013/06/iain-banks-with-or-without-m.html
  5. Hi Chrissy! I am well thank you =) I just graduated! And am now jobless and living with my parents, but hey, it's a step forward.. How are you doing?

  6. Emerald Green by Kirsten Gier, the last of her trilogy. Loved the first two!
  7. Happy Christmas <3

    1. Chrissy

      Chrissy

      Happy Christmas! XXX

    2. vodkafan

      vodkafan

      You too Jenny xx

    3. Devi

      Devi

      happy Christmas!

  8. Hello Chrissy! Merry Chrisstmas:) Cheesy? Maybe. Hope you are good!

    1. Chrissy

      Chrissy

      And to you my lovely. : ) All is well and happy with me. How about you? XXX

  9. Oh my Gosh, I just had to share this with you. I looked up The fault in our stars to see if I could pick it up in a Norwegian book shop. Guess what they translated the title into? Go on, guess. They took this poetic title, this beautiful phrase, and turned it into... fudge destiny.
  10. Nollaig- READ IT. It is great. The turn of phrase (and someone having the balls to take on Shakespeare) truly enticed me into reading this book. It's beautiful. I don't know what else to say. It's art.
  11. Just finished "The fault in our stars" by John Green. Crying in that way where you try to hide it so your family won't think you're crazy.
  12. A Clockwork Orange is a personal favourite of mine! By Anthony Burgess
  13. I do it! It's great. There are so many! Once I even found this weird caching coin that had traveled from the states to Germany to Norway - and I brought it to Poland.
  14. I do like to try outside my comfort zone. Only just started reading some autobiographies and self-help type books. My least favourite genre is crime, but I read that too on occasion (when it is recommended to me). I find that reading "different" books really give me a lot. And I'm lucky enough to have a lot of family members who read different genres and aren't hesitant about sharing them with me
  15. Agreed. Remember when I went to see him? Well, it was in Poland. When I told him I was from Norway he got all excited about someone traveling from one country to another just to see him. However, when my friend explained that we'd actually just come from another Polish city, his excitement VISIBLY died. Like nine hours on a train isn't enough for you, George? His disappointment was pretty tangible. And my book store friend I made there remarked that if he doesn't hurry, he'll not be able to finish them at all, considering how ancient he's getting. Reminds me of another fantasy author famous for drawing things out...
  16. I read Boy's Life last summer, after a frantic search for it. It was everything I wanted it to be! Really enjoyed it!
  17. Thanks ! If you like fantasy I can absolutely recommend Guy Gavriel Kay Just to restore my good name in the fantasy world: I've read the Hobbit several times, I just really love re-reading and the movie's coming up so I feel like it should be on there. Anisia: I've got pictures up on flickr of the inside of the book too, which comes with illustrations for each chapter! It's really lovely (exquisite?)!
  18. Hello I've been doing some reading despite my horrid updating. I can't even remember everything. But, I bought a new (old) book at the used book market in St. Andrews, Scotland. I was there visiting a friend and I came across this beauty: Apparently it doesn't work to img it? Strange.. Anyway, isn't it gorgeous?! It's perfect because the condition is so good, it was so cheap, and I think it's beautiful. I'm one page in. I've read Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, a couple of Guy Gavriel Kay novels and Alice's adventures in Wonderland since we last spoke. Plus I'm sure there's a couple more that I just can't recall right now... BH of the TM was pretty interesting. I do enjoy a bit of child psychology. Plus, I kind of agree that children should be driven to perform their best.
  19. FIREFLY. And Invasion America, Steven Spielberg animated show. Loved that show. Such a pity it only ran for one season.
  20. Lazy mornings are the best!

    1. bree

      bree

      Ah - the luxury of having no early-waking toddler.

      I was there once - long ago - in the hazy past :/

  21. I bought an old copy of "Wuthering Heights" that is in surprisingly good shape! The front cover is forest green and beautiful.
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