Currently Reading

 

I’m currently reading multiple books as usual, including:

The Mirror Empire by Kameron Hurley

Kasvien salainen elämä by Riitta Angervuo, Aarre Leskinen

Midwinter Murder by Agatha Christie

Lord of the Flies by William Golding

Piggies

 

A Misbehaving Trio

 

What I Read in 2023

 

Novels, novellas, collections

Mo Xiang Tong Xiu “Heaven Official's Blessing, vol.1” [China] (re-reading)

Rebecca Roanhorse “Trail of Lightning” [USA]

Ekaterine Xia “Phoenix Chosen” [USA, Taiwan]

Иван Антонович Ефремов “Сердце змеи” [Russia]

Xan van Rooyen “Silver Helix” [South Africa, Finland]

Laura Silverman “Girl Out of Water” [USA]

Martha Wells “Artificial Condition” [USA]

Stanisław Lem “Непобедимый” [Poland]

Gail Carriger “Poison or Protect” [USA]

Anu Holopainen “Yölaakso” [Finland]

Premee Mohamed “The Annual Migration of Clouds” [Canada]

Ana Mardoll “No Man of Woman Born” [USA]

Haruki Murakami “Norwegian Wood” [Japan]

Чжан Вэй «Старый корабль» [China]

Shisi “Little Mushroom: Judgment Day" [China]

Hồ Xuân Hương “Kysymyksiä kuulle” [Vietnam]

Non-fiction

Xmas Pics

New books!

 

Gifts for birds.

July Photos II: Singing [Daily Photo #1195]

Mishka: “ROAR”

Untuva: “squeal!!”

July Photos I: Togepi, Flowers and Fields [Daily Photo #1187-1194]

#1187: Wild strawberries in a fancy presentation! :D

Contemplative Alia.

#1188: Although I wish I wasn't so behind with my photos, it's nice
to see bright summer memories in the middle of gloomy autumn!

June Photos I [Daily Photo #1157-1171]

#1157: Got these cool rainbow socks from YesStyle! :D

#1158: Ordered vegan pizza :D

Flowers, Moss and Space [Daily Photo #1147-1156]

#1147: Petals and raindrops.

Ferns and Infinities [Daily Photo #1140-1145]

#1140: I was brushing my hair while re-watching The 100 and noticed that my hairband formed the infinity symbol, which is quite meaningful in the show. :D

#1141: My piglets got a new friend, a piglet I brought from Moscow, my old buddy. :D

Oatmeal Sandwich Ice Cream [Daily Photo #1139]

One more vegan ice cream entered the market. :D

My November and December 2017 Reading

My extremely belated November 2017 reading is introduced to you by Evvi!

Ника Водвуд «Пёся» (Nika Vodvud “Pyosya”) [Russia]

Emmi Itäranta “Kudottujen kujien kaupunki” [Finland]

Лена Климова “Дети-404. ЛГБТ-подростки: в стенах молчания” [Russia]

Maria Turtschaninoff “Maresi” (The Red Abbey Chronicles #1) (translated by Annie Prime) [Finland]

Salla Simukka “Jäljellä” [Finland]

Short stories:

Alex Wells “Angel of the Blockade” [USA]

Rebecca Roanhorse “Welcome to Your Authentic Indian Experience™” [USA]

Flowers, Cakes, and Frogs [Daily Photo #1114-1121]

#1114: April nature.

#1115: Pretty in blue.

Tofu, Succulents and Tea [Daily Photo #1108-1113]

Another batch of very belated daily photos! :D

#1108: Beautiful succulents in IKEA.

Snowdrops, Pudding and Chocolate [Daily Photo #1100-1107]

#1100: Got this book from the library, and now I want to buy it. :D

#1101: Simple vegan foods.

Foods and Woods [Daily Photo #1094-1098]

#1094: Vegan parsnip and kale soup, made with oat milk!

#1095: The Baikal drink, Siberian cola made with herbs. Nom nom!

Trains, Candies, and Toys [Daily Photo #1083-1089]

Another belated batch of daily photos! ^^;;;;;;;

#1083: A railroad miniature at the Helsinki railway station.

Earworms, Flowers and Seeds [Daily Photo #1076-1082]

#1076: First catkins this spring! ^^

Buns, Beans and Bulls [Daily Photo #1072-1075]

#1072: Vegan cupcakes from the Sorttiina bakery!

“You Are Weird” [Daily Photo #1071]

Wanna play, Alia?

Fetch!