CatharinaL
From Pirkkala, Pirkanmaa / Birkaland Finland
Age 46
Joined Wednesday, March 24, 2004
Home page https://catharinal.livejournal.com/
Recent Book Activity
The Wilder Life
Walden
Sunnuntai
Watt (suomeksi)
Poikakirja
The Stranger's Child
Meidän miehemme Abessiniassa : Elämyksiä Abessiniassa, Somalimaissa, Sudanissa, Egyptissä ja Palestiinassa
Pyhä yö
Limpopon yksityisetsiväkoulu
Meter ja Demeter
Paljetit kuin peilit
Sulavoi
Vagabonds in France
Muotitalo
Kaksitoista kirjaa
The matka: omin päin kaukomaille
14 solmua Greenwichiin
Opettajainhuone
Kadonnut kirje
The White Book
Statistics |
4 weeks | all time |
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| books registered | 0 | 510 |
| released in the wild | 0 | 237 |
| controlled releases | 0 | 0 |
| releases caught | 0 | 74 |
| controlled releases caught | 0 | 0 |
| books found | 0 | 242 |
| tell-a-friend referrals | 0 | 315 |
| new member referrals | 0 | 11 |
| forum posts | 0 | 1,120 |
Extended Profile
CATHARINAL (aKa CL)
A majority by definition, society thinks of itself as having other options than reading verses ― Joseph Brodsky
A reader, poet and translator, I love literature and grab a book whenever & wherever I can.
I most often read in my native Finnish, but also in English, French, and Swedish; less in Hebrew, Russian and some other languages (but it happens). Originals and translations. Poetry, prose, drama, comics, non-fiction. Genres aside, I'm sold on subtle twists of humor. And hey—I'm always willing to explore.
Bookcrossing continues to introduce me to genres and authors outside my usual scope. My BC bookshelf does not necessarily reflect my tastes: I often register and release books with the intention of having someone else enjoy them more than I did.
Reading and writing book reviews is my guilty pleasure, and journal entries are by far my favorite feature on bookcrossing.com. I have no demands concerning the books I've passed on, but I would tremendously like to see them journaled with a bit of personality!
I like to keep track of what I read. I won't be making any specific literary resolutions for 2021, but I hope to be yet more diverse and less predictable in my reading, to venture further into Judaica, and to enjoy as many Wish List books as I can. I will be participating in the HelMet Reading Challenge 2021 and, as always, hope to making beautiful discoveries.
My Wish List consists of out-of-print books, new publications that haven't come my way yet, areas of special interest, as well as long-lost childhood favorites. I update my list regularly and wish to hug all the wonderful people who have fulfilled my wishes either via book swapping or RABCKing.
The Tampere BCers meet fortnightly. For meetup dates, any changes in the schedule, or other important notices, please see the Finnish Forum.
MY STATISTICS & CHALLENGES
| Catch Rate of My True Wild Releases: < 29% Wild Books I Have Found: 70 Countries to Which I've Sent BC Books: Austria, Belarus, Canada, Cyprus, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Serbia, Switzerland, UK, USA Countries from Which I've Received BC Books: Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Serbia, Switzerland, UK, USA Countries in Which I've Wild Released BC Books: Finland, Estonia, Italy, Russia, USA Recent reading/release challenges: I participated in Annimanni's Around the World reading challenge (closed Dec 31, 2019) I participated in toukokuu's Saksa-haaste challenge for reading German literature (closed Oct 12, 2019) I participated in Peonio's Ota riski — rakastu suomenruotsalaiseen challenge for reading Finland-Swedish literature (closed Nov 06, 2019) I participated in Tarna's Yksi kuva kertoo enemmän... photography/release challenge (closed Oct 20, 2019) I participated in Annimanni's virolainen lukuhaaste for reading Estonian literature (closed Dec 31, 2018) I participated in toukokuu's Ranska-haaste for reading & releasing French literature (closed May 13, 2018 ) I participated in Lii5a's Ahmimishaaste reading challenge (closed May 9, 2018) I participated in sakirmo's Countries of the World reading challenge (closed Apr 30, 2018) I participated in Kesis's outdoor release challenge (closed Oct 30, 2017) I participated in Paberiliim's LaNu challenge for children's literature (closed September 30, 2013) I participated in erpax's I have never... challenge (closed September 1, 2013) I participated in Lii5a's language challenge (closed April 2, 2013). Reading/releasing/writing challenges organized by me: Alastalon salissa, a challenge for reading the novel Alastalon salissa by Volter Kilpi (closed Dec 31, 2018) Ei omena kauas puusta putoa, vai Pojasta polvi paranee, a writing challenge (closed Jan 14, 2019) Nojatuolimatka for reading and journaling travel literature (closed July 4, 2018) Oikeita käsiä ja vähän vasempiakin (closed May 31, 2013) THE HELMET READING CHALLENGE 2021 The HelMet (short for Helsinki Metropolitan Area Libraries) annually challenges its patrons to participate in a year-long reading project. The challenge will consist of a collection of 50 topics or criteria for choosing your reading to broaden your worldview, inspire, and surprise; to read more and differently. The HelMet Reading Challenge 2021 *) signifies re-reading 1. A book featuring keeping a diary Inoue, Yasushi, Erään väärentäjän elämä* [from my bookshelf] 2. A book written by a teacher 3. A historical novel 4. A book where someone shares their memories Coupland, Douglas, Generation X* [from my bookshelf] 5. A book related to a TV series or a film Goldsmith, Olivia, The First Wives Club [from my bookshelf] 6. A book about love Breton, André, L'amour fou* [from my bookshelf] 7. A book featuring a group of friends Alcott, Louisa May, Flower Fables [an online book] 8. A book where the world is changing: Kosovel, Srečko, Punainen raketti [from my bookshelf] 9. A book whose author’s first and last name begin with the same letter 10. A book with a number in its title Brazil, Angela, The Youngest Girl in the Fifth [an online book] 11. A book about poverty Yiddish Tales (translated by Helena Frank) [an online book] 12. A book set in the woods 13. A book related to the theatre, opera or ballet 14. A book that is a part of a series Herzl, Theodor, The Jewish State [an online book] 15. A book that has something in common with your own life 16. A book where people live without electricity 17. A book whose title includes the name of the protagonist 18. A book about an LGBT+ family 19. A book featuring playing 20. A book featuring a profession that no longer exists or that is rare Envall, Markku, Samurai nukkuu* [from my bookshelf] 21. A book related to a specific season 22. A book featuring cycling 23. A book that you read outdoors 24. A book whose title includes a question mark or exclamation mark 25. A book written by two authors 26. A biography of a person who is still alive Yousafzai, Malala, Minä olen Malala [from my bookshelf] 27. A book whose protagonist is an animal 28. A book that is useful for you to read 29. A book whose protagonist’s life is changing 30. A book published after the author’s death 31. A thriller or a mystery 32. A book with a cat on the front or back cover description 33. A book that teaches a skill 34. A book where nature is observed Jylhä, Yrjö, Runoja [from my bookshelf] 35. A book you have been waiting for 36. A book featuring travel through time 37. A book with a character whose work is important to the story 38. A well-translated book Tagore, Rabindranath, Villilintuja* [from my bookshelf] 39. A book featuring listening to music 40. A book about animal rights 41. A book featuring travel by train 42. A fairytale book 43. A book that does not reveal the name of the protagonist 44. A book including recipes 45. A book written by a Nordic author 46. A book featuring eating treats 47.–48. Two books on the same subject 49. A book published in 2021: Jančar, Drago, Kaleeriorja [from my bookshelf] 50. A book recommended by a member of the library staff BOOKS READ OR BEING READ IN 2021 [15 books to date; *) signifies re-reading; **) signifies a bookcrossing book] Alcott, Louisa May, Flower Fables Brazil, Angela, The Youngest Girl in the Fifth Breton, André, L'amour fou* Coupland, Douglas, Generation X* Envall, Markku, Samurai nukkuu* Gibran, Kahlil, Ajan virta* Goldsmith, Olivia, The First Wives Club Herzl, Theodor, The Jewish State Inoue, Yasushi, Erään väärentäjän elämä* Jančar, Drago, Kaleeriorja Jylhä, Yrjö, Runoja Kosovel, Srečko, Punainen raketti Tagore, Rabindranath, Villilintuja* Yiddish Tales (translated by Helena Frank) Yousafzai, Malala, Minä olen Malala BOOKS READ IN 2020 [205 books] RINGS AND RAYS I'VE PARTICIPATED IN SINCE 2004 BOOKBOX: Runoreppu Nainen ja kuningas Satuhyrrä Apinatarha Glömp 9 Eebenpuu Tanssiaiset Rexi on homo ja opettajat hullui Mandala Colouring Book Taide-suomi-sanakirja Embroideries Lintu pulpetissa Unikirja Isoäitini eroottiset kansantarinat Dude, Where's My Country? Everyman On Beauty Viimeiset Antikrista Pärstäkerroin Lyhyt kantama Mitä minä teen täällä? Tyhmyyden ensyklopedia Vingt-quatre heures de la vie d'une femme The Penelopiad Punainen erokirja Glömp 7 Black Rain Why Read the Classics? Dictionary of the Khazars The Importance of Being Earnest A Woman of No Importance The Capture of Attu Kafka on the Shore The Line of Beauty Jane Austen -lukupiiri The Swimming-Pool Library Gyn/Ecology: Metaethics of Radical Feminism Unique Item A Void Péplum Slaughter-house Five Phaic Tan Molvania Oracle Night The Labrador Fiasco South of the Border, West of the Sun We Fahrenheit 451 Atorox kuussa Pessi ja Illusia Kotona maailmankaikkeudessa |
