So many books, so little time (and space)...
The original plan was to work through the piles of unread books in my flat, not to mention the e-books I have and the audiobooks I bookmarked on Spotify/lismio. But somehow, those keep growing. Also, I re-discovered the library. ;)
I mostly read Sci-fi, Fantasy and historical fiction. Also non-fiction (mostly history of one kind or another). I read in English and German and occasionally French.
Posts in English and German
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"Familie heißt lügen bis tief in die Nacht" – sagt Karla. Deshalb ist sie von …
Noch bis 13. März in der ARD-Audiothek: www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/paula-irmschler-alles-immer-wegen-damals/13698687/
Mir gefällt es bisher sehr gut.
A dazzling history of Africans in Europe, revealing their unacknowledged role in shaping the continent One of the Best History …
She was born Marguerite, but her brother Bailey nicknamed her Maya ("mine"). As little children they were sent to live …
Growing up on the moon, Xingyin is accustomed to solitude, unaware that she is being …
The big draw of this book (to me, anyway) is the world-building which is rather unique. The story is based on a Chinese folktale but unlike other fantasy books rooted in Chinese falktales and mythology this one is set in the heavens, i.e. various immortal realms, and among Immortals. At times that made it hard for me to imagine how travelling between the realms really worked and the action set piece towards the end a bit confusing but other than that, I found it intriguing. The main characters are well-rounded and believable and I liked Xingyin's path in the Celestial Kingdom and the slower pace of that part. The writing style and the pacing are also a bit different from other fantasy books. I liked the realistic and bitter-sweet ending. Though it's part 1 of a duology it's a self-contained story. If you're into world-building, it's worth checking out.
As plague ravages the overcrowded Earth, observed by a ruthless lunar people, Cinder, a gifted …
I really liked the setting even though it's a little ridiculous. But as a sci-fi take on a fairytale world it works really well. There's even an evil queen and a sort of enchanting "magic" which in this world isn't magic. Even though I saw the big reveal coming from very early on in the book it was still very captivating. It ends with a cliffhanger. There are some elements where I'm not sure if they'll be addressed well over the course of the series. I definetely want to read the next one, though.
STEP INTO A UNIVERSE OF DARING ADVENTURE, THRILLING POWER, AND MULTIPLE LONDONS.
Kell is one …
The second book club book of the year. Intriguing beginning.
The Cleric Chih accompanies a beautiful young bride to her wedding to an aging lord …
Well, that sure escalated quickly... #2025reads
En un récit tendu qui agit comme un véritable compte à rebours, Brigitte Giraud tente de comprendre ce qui a …
The world outside has grown toxic, the view of it limited, talk of it forbidden. The remnants of humanity live …
The Cleric Chih accompanies a beautiful young bride to her wedding to an aging lord …
Yeah, I know, I'm reading/listening to too many books at once but I saw it being available and figured that it would be a change from the heavier books I'm reading right now.
She was born Marguerite, but her brother Bailey nicknamed her Maya ("mine"). As little children …
I meant to listen to this sometime in February but it became suddenly available in Libby. It's very impressive to listen to Maya Angelou herself narrating it.
Verkin ist Armenierin, die, allen Vertreibungen und Auslöschungsversuchen durch den türkischen Staat zum Trotz, in …
Zur Zeit und noch bis Ende des Jahres in der ARD-Audiothek. Ich finde es bisher schön anzuhören - so als würde man eben einer Frau, die schon sehr viel erlebt hat, zuhören. www.ardaudiothek.de/episode/lesungen/david-wagner-verkin-1-30/radio3/14017203/
Vierundsiebzig (German language, 2024, Rowohlt Verlag)
"Ich habe gesehen. Das Ich ist ein Zeuge. Es spricht, und doch hat es keine Sprache." So beschreibt Ronya Othmann …
They live beneath the earth in a prison of their own making. There is a …
I only wanted to check out the audiobook but ended up listening to it for hours. Very captivating.
Selma Lagerlöfs erster Roman nimmt uns mit in Welt von Gut Ekeby. Im ländlichen Schweden des 19. Jahrhunderts lachen, lieben …
