CatharinaL
From Pirkkala, Pirkanmaa / Birkaland Finland
Age 48
Joined Wednesday, March 24, 2004
Home page https://catharinal.livejournal.com/
Recent Book Activity
Russell
Summer Crossing
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
Statistics |
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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 | 243 |
| tell-a-friend referrals | 0 | 315 |
| new member referrals | 0 | 11 |
| forum posts | 0 | 1,122 |
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, Spanish, 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 2023, but I hope to be yet more diverse and less predictable in my reading, and to enjoy as many Wish List books as I can. I will be participating in the HelMet Reading Challenge 2023 and, as always, hope to make 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 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. Maps, lost ways of life, health care, small towns and Ukraine – we will be looking for these themes and many others in the Helmet Reading Challenge 2023! THE HelMet READING CHALLENGE 2023 *) signifies re-reading 1. A book with a map 2. A book about a child and grandparent 3. A book with a title that includes a plant Özkan, Serdar, Kadonnut ruusu [from a book-swap shelf] Finnish 4. A book you were going to read last year Papo, Eliezer, La megila de Saray [online] Ladino 5. A book set underground 6. A book with a cover that includes a piece of clothing or a title that includes a garment Donner, Jörn, Presidentti [from a book-swap shelf] Finnish 7. A classic book from Sweden, Norway or Denmark Strindberg, August, Hemsöläiset [from my bookshelf] Finnish 8. A book about a small town Claus, Hugo, Andjakten [from a book-swap shelf] Swedish 9. A book by an author belonging to a minority, and the book is about the same minority 10. A book with instructions and advice 11. A book by an author whose name includes the same number of letters as your name Remarque, Erich Maria, Riemukaari [from my bookshelf] Finnish 12. A book with a title that is connected to water 13. A book with a colourful cover or title Steinbeck, John, Punainen poni [from my bookshelf] Finnish 14. A book about health care Holopainen, Anu, Ilmeetön mies [from a book-swap shelf] Finnish 15. A book with a title that includes the word ‘and’ Uuden Kuun ja Vihervaaran tytöt (eds. Suvi Ahola & Satu Koskimies)* [from my bookshelf] Finnish 16. A book in which someone is writing a book Egan, Jennifer, Sydäntorni [from a book-swap shelf] Finnish 17. A book that is a collection of essays, articles or columns Ahti, Risto, Aatamin muistiinpanot [from a book-swap shelf] Finnish 18. A book that was originally published in Chinese, Hindi, English, Spanish or Arabic (the five most spoken languages in the world) Los arrullos de Jáamo [an online publication] Spanish/edición multilingüe 19. A book set in a place you have visited Simenon, Georges, Kolme huonetta Manhattanilla [from my bookshelf] Finnish 20. A book about a woman who is travelling Cesco, Federica de, Weißer Kranich über Tibet [from a book-swap shelf] German 21. A science fiction book 22. A book about a topic you have read a lot about Khader, Naser, Verta vuotava sydän [from a book-swap shelf] Finnish 23. A big book 24. A book about an athlete 25. A book with a title that includes a day of the week or a month 26. A book that is challenging for you to read for some reason or another Fried, Anne, Kaipauksen hiljaiset äänet [from a book-swap shelf] Finnish 27. A book with a character who is looking for a solution to the climate crisis 28. A book that is set in the same season as when you are reading it Pekkola, Pasi, Lohikäärmeen värit [from a book-swap shelf] Finnish 29. A book with a first-person narrator Thompson, Craig, Blankets* [from my bookshelf] English 30. A book that has been nominated for a literature award Uusma, Bea, Expeditionen. Min kärlekshistoria [from a book-swap shelf] Swedish 31. A book with a cover that includes sky or the word ‘sky’ in its title Brink, André, Sateen enteitä [from a book-swap shelf] Finnish 32. A book about something you dream about Salmi, Niklas, Valotusaika [from my bookshelf] Finnish 33. A book you can read in one sitting Aristizábal, Susana, Un castillo de libros [an online publication] Spanish 34. A book about Ukraine 35. A book in which someone does work that is familiar to you Kishon, Ephraim, Merisairas valas [from a book-swap shelf] Finnish 36. A book by an author towards whom you have prejudice Hitler, Adolf, Mein Kampf. A translation into English [an online text] English 37. A book about a way of life that no longer exists Акунин, Борис, Статский советник [from a book-swap shelf] Russian 38. A book with a plot based on a myth, story or legend Mann, Thomas, Pyhä syntinen [from a book-swap shelf] Finnish 39. A book that was recommended to you on media or social media 40. A book in which someone abandons something Lassila, Pertti, Ihmisten asiat [from a book-swap shelf] Finnish 41. A book by an author born in the 1990s 42. A book with a title that includes at least three words Wheen, Francis, Marx's Das Kapital. A Biography [from a book-swap shelf] English 43. A book that describes the future optimistically Hämeen-Anttila, Virpi, Villa Speranza [from a book-swap shelf] Finnish 44. A book in a genre, or literature type, that you do not usually read Kite, Melissa, Real Life [from a book-swap shelf] English 45. A book fitting a challenge item for which you have already read another book Beaumont, Jeanne Marie Leprince de, La bella y la bestia [online] Spanish 46. A book with an unusual man or boy Munro, Alice, Kallis elämä [from my bookshelf] Finnish 47.–48. Two books with stories set in the same city or environment 49. A book published in 2023 50. A book recommended by library staff BOOKS READ OR BEING READ IN 2023 [41 books to date] *) signifies re-reading; **) signifies a bookcrossing book Adam, David, The Man Who Couldn't Stop Ahti, Risto, Aatamin muistiinpanot Акунин, Борис, Статский советник Aristizábal, Susana, Un castillo de libros Beaumont, Jeanne Marie Leprince de, La bella y la bestia Brink, André, Sateen enteitä Cesco, Federica de, Weißer Kranich über Tibet Claus, Hugo, Andjakten Donner, Jörn, Presidentti Egan, Jennifer, Sydäntorni Fried, Anne, Kaipauksen hiljaiset äänet Hitler, Adolf, Mein Kampf. A translation into English Holopainen, Anu, Ilmeetön mies Hämeen-Anttila, Virpi, Villa Speranza Khader, Naser, Verta vuotava sydän Kishon, Ephraim, Merisairas valas Kite, Melissa, Real Life Lassila, Pertti, Ihmisten asiat Los arrullos de Jáamo Magazin.de 4 Magazin.de 5 Malmsten, Bodil, Priset på vatten i Finistère Mann, Thomas, Pyhä syntinen Maugham, W. Somerset, The Kite and Other Stories Mi Mundo 5-6 Moi, Toril, Sukupuoli/teksti/valta. Feministinen kirjallisuusteoria* Munro, Alice, Kallis elämä Papo, Eliezer, La megila de Saray Pekkola, Pasi, Lohikäärmeen värit Remarque, Erich Maria, Riemukaari Rimbaud Complete. Volume I: Poetry And Prose Runeberg, Johan Ludvig, En voi. Perhekuvaus kahdessa näytöksessä Salmi, Niklas, Valotusaika Simenon, Georges, Kolme huonetta Manhattanilla Steinbeck, John, Punainen poni Strindberg, August, Hemsöläiset Thompson, Craig, Blankets* Uuden Kuun ja Vihervaaran tytöt (eds. Suvi Ahola & Satu Koskimies)* Uusma, Bea, Expeditionen. Min kärlekshistoria Wheen, Francis, Marx's Das Kapital. A Biography Özkan, Serdar, Kadonnut ruusu THE HelMet READING CHALLENGE 2022 *) signifies re-reading 1. A book combining fact and fiction Krimstein, Ken, When I Grow Up [from my bookshelf] English 2. A book where ice or snow plays a major role Thompson, Craig, Blankets [from my bookshelf] English 3. A book with events in which you would like to be involved in Tähtinen, Tero, Kuunkulkema yö [borrowed from a friend] Finnish 4. A book with events in which you would not like to be involved in Röyhkä, Kauko, Junamatka Moskovaan [from my bookshelf] Finnish 5. A book featuring someone falling seriously ill Weintraub, Bjarne, Under oket [from a friend] Swedish 6. A book by an author whose work you have never read before Di Prima, Diane, Vallankumoukselliset kirjeet [a library book] Finnish 7. A book about friendship Bowen, James, Un gato callejero llamado Bob [borrowed from a friend] Spanish 8. A book where something that is lost, or thought to be lost, is found Waltari, Mika, Felix onnellinen [from my bookshelf] Finnish 9. A book whose protagonist belongs to an ethnic minority Singer, Isaac Bashevis, Orja* [from my bookshelf] Finnish 10. A book with a title you find boring Aspenström, Werner, 66 dikter [from a book-swap shelf] Swedish 11. A book whose events are not recounted in chronological order Høeg, Peter, Den tysta flickan [from a book-swap shelf] Swedish 12. A poetry book published within the last five years Adamson, Donald, Bield [from my bookshelf] Scots 13. A children’s or young adult’s book published in the 2000s Fiami, Galilein elämät* [from my bookshelf] Finnish 14. A book about a historical event Meretoja, Ilona, Juhana oli kohtaloni [from a book-swap shelf] Finnish 15. A book about a topic you want to learn more about Ermilä, Suvi, Vastaanottokeskus [a bookstore book] Finnish 16. A book with chapters with titles Pessl, Marisha, Fördjupade studier i katastroffysik [from a book-swap shelf] Swedish 17. A book that has stirred public debate or caused a scandal Dorfman, Ariel & Mattelart, Armand, How to Read Donald Duck. Imperialist Ideology in The Disney Comic [from my bookshelf] English 18. A book written by a journalist Varis, Tuula-Liina, Tippaleipä kaalipadassa ja muita ilmiöitä [from a book-swap shelf] Finnish 19. A book that has at least three different narrators Nevanlinna, Arne, Marie [from my bookshelf] Finnish 20. A book with characters who have supernatural abilities Safier, David, Happy Family [from my bookshelf] Finnish 21. A book that relates to your childhood Michaelis, David, Schulz and Peanuts: A Biography [from my bookshelf] English 22. A book containing text messages, emails or social media updates Van Dalen, Beau, Warrior of Hearts [pts 1-13 of an online publication] English 23. A small book Smith, Zadie, Intimations [from my bookshelf] English 24. A book written by an author from the Middle East שיר השירים. קומענטאריעלע איבערזעצונג [online] Yiddish 25. A book with a title that includes a cardinal direction Fra det fjerne øst til det hvite nord (eds. Sunny Jo, Berit K.N. Ellingsen, Dong-Soo Dan Hilmersson & Hanna Sofia Jung Johansson)* [from my bookshelf] Norwegian, Swedish, Danish 26. A book related to civic activism Tuulio, Tyyni, Fredrikan Suomi [from my bookshelf] Finnish 27. A book recommended by another Reading Challenge participant Väisänen, Hannu, Toiset kengät [from my bookshelf] Finnish 28. A book with a minor as its protagonist Hirn, Eva, Me miehet [online] Finnish 29. A book that describes good and evil Bellow, Saul, Tartu tilaisuuteen [from my bookshelf] Finnish 30. A book featuring relocating to a new country Kellogg Sullivan, May, A Woman Who Went to Alaska [online] English 31. A book that includes something you find important Heikkilä, Annastiina, Bibistä burkiniin. Totuuksia ranskatar-myytin takaa [a library book] Finnish 32. A book that breaks community standards Singer, Isaac Bashevis, Lublinin taikuri [from a book-swap shelf] Finnish 33. A book set in Africa Adichie, Chimamanda Ngozi, Puolikas keltaista aurinkoa [from my bookshelf] Finnish 34. A book written by an author whose name includes a nature word Kivi, Aleksis, Karkurit: näytelmä viidessä näytöksessä. Kriittinen editio [online] Finnish 35. A book including a trial Roots and Routes of Democracy and Extremism (eds. Timo Hellenberg & Kelly Robbins) [from a book-swap shelf] English 36. A book that follows the lives of many generations Kallas, Aino, Kolmas saattue [from my bookshelf] Finnish 37. A book with a cover or title that makes you feel good Setälä, Salme, Epäasiallinen kronikka [from my bookshelf] Finnish 38. A book where a dream or goal is achieved Truffa, Noelia, Escribiendo por el mundo [from my bookshelf] Spanish 39. A collection of short stories ליטעראטור פאר דער שול׃ מעשהלעך [online] Yiddish 40. A book about a country that no longer exists Saramago, José, Elefantin matka [from my bookshelf] Finnish 41. A comic book or book about a superhero Hammar, Edith, Homo Line [from a friend] Swedish 42. A book about living in a commune or shared flat Strengell, Riittastiina & Pienanen, Mika, "Nou lobrem, mää oon käyny Amerikassakin". Mikan elämää, ajatuksia ja unelmia [from a book-swap shelf] Finnish 43. A book that meets at least three of the challenge items Holthoer, Rostislav, Muinaisen Egyptin kulttuuri* [from my bookshelf] Finnish 44. A book with a title that includes a name of a city Antin, Mary, From Plotzk to Boston [online] English 45. An award-winning debut novel Pulkkinen, Riikka, Raja [from my bookshelf] Finnish 46. A book with a cover that is mostly red or a title that includes the word red Turtschaninoff, Maria, Maresi. Punaisen luostarin kronikoita [from a book-swap shelf] Finnish 47.–48. Two books written by authors belonging to the same family or related to one another אנטואן די סיינט-אקזיפירי, איל פרינג׳יפיקו [from my bookshelf] Ladino & Saint-Exupéry, Consuelo de, Ruusun muistelmat* [from my bookshelf] Finnish 49. A book published in 2022 Préaux, Annie, Disparu d'un trait d'encre [from a book-swap shelf] French 50. A book recommended by library staff Väisänen, Hannu, Elohopea [from my bookshelf] Finnish BOOKS READ IN 2022 [Grand total: 100 books. A tad less than in previous years; but then again in 10 languages, which I'm super proud of!] *) signifies re-reading; **) signifies a bookcrossing book 50-luvun tyttöjen ystävät. Ystävyyskirjeet 1952—1960 (eds. Katarina Eskola & Satu Koskimies)* Adamson, Donald, Bield Adichie, Chimamanda Ngozi, Puolikas keltaista aurinkoa Adichie, Chimamanda Ngozi, Rakas ystäväni tai 15 ehdotuksen feministinen manifesti Agapetus, Musta kissa Akunin, Boris, Turkkilainen gambiitti* Antin, Mary, From Plotzk to Boston Aspenström, Werner, 66 dikter Auster, Paul, The New York Trilogy* Bellow, Saul, Tartu tilaisuuteen Blyton, Enid, First Term at Malory Towers Books of the People (ed. by Dr. Stuart W. Halpern) Bowen, James, Un gato callejero llamado Bob Brinton, Crane, Aatteet ja ihmiset De la Torre Moral, Santiago & Päivi Sihvonen, Nykyespanjan peruskielioppi Di Prima, Diane, Vallankumoukselliset kirjeet Dorfman, Ariel & Mattelart, Armand, How to Read Donald Duck. Imperialist Ideology in The Disney Comic Egüez, Tatiana L. & Castro, Fidel M., Manual Básico de Entomología Ermilä, Suvi, Vastaanottokeskus Eskola, Timo, Juutalainen nimeltä Jeesus Estrellas 1 Fiami, Galilein elämät* Fra det fjerne øst til det hvite nord (eds. Sunny Jo, Berit K.N. Ellingsen, Dong-Soo Dan Hilmersson & Hanna Sofia Jung Johansson)* Hammar, Edith, Homo Line Handke, Peter, Don Juan (hänen itsensä kertomana) Heikkilä, Annastiina, Bibistä burkiniin. Totuuksia ranskatar-myytin takaa Higginson, William J., & Harter, Penny, The Haiku Handbook. How to Write, Teach, and Appreciate Haiku Hirn, Eva, Me miehet Holthoer, Rostislav, Muinaisen Egyptin kulttuuri* Høeg, Peter, Den tysta flickan Jaantila, Anu, Sannan jenkkivuosi* ** Kallas, Aino, Kolmas saattue Kamila, Marjo, Katsojana ja katsottuna Kellogg Sullivan, May, A Woman Who Went to Alaska Kertomus postmodernismin jälkeen (ed. Samuli Björninen) מעבר לכאב, יפה כפיר קינדער וואס ארבעטן Kirstinä, Leena, Kirsi Kunnas: Sateessa ja tuulessa Kivi, Aleksis, Karkurit: näytelmä viidessä näytöksessä. Kriittinen editio Koivisto, Sesse, Öisin valvoo leopardi Krimstein, Ken, When I Grow Up Kring Bellman Kuisma, Jemina, Terra Antiqua Kuusela, Niko, Pop-jazz-ornamentoinnin touhukas maailma Lahtinen, Juuso, Suunnittelutavoitteet tehdasrakennusten uudiskäytössä Liehu, Rakel, Helene ליטעראטור פאר דער שול׃ מעשהלעך Magazin.de 1 Magazin.de 2 Magazin.de 3 Mansikkamäki, Anna, Veli Tuuliharson tupsahtava aurinko – Huumorin poetiikkaa Matsuo Bashōn haikaituotannossa Meretoja, Ilona, Juhana oli kohtaloni Michaelis, David, Schulz and Peanuts: A Biography Mi mundo 1-2 Mi mundo 3-4 Molodowsky, Kadia, Yidishe Kinder Nevanlinna, Arne, Marie Pennanen, Eila, Tunnustelua. Kirjallisuusesseitä Pessl, Marisha, Fördjupade studier i katastroffysik Préaux, Annie, Disparu d'un trait d'encre Pulkkinen, Riikka, Raja Pulkkinen, Riikka, Totta Puranen-Impola, Karoliina, Kurinalaistamisen ja kategorisoinnin keino. Rangaistuskäytänteet seitsemässä suomalaisessa oppikoulussa 1905–1925 Rautkallio, Hannu, Ne kahdeksan ja Suomen omatunto Ridley, Jenny, Queen Luise In Berlin Roots and Routes of Democracy and Extremism (eds. Timo Hellenberg & Kelly Robbins) Rowling, J.K., Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets* Runebergs brev till Emilie Björkstén. Utgivna av Gunnar Castrén Röyhkä, Kauko, Junamatka Moskovaan Saarinen, Kiti, Lehtonen, Rea & Ina Jaakkola, My Self-Made Wings. Haiku Stories Safier, David, Happy Family Sainila, Oili, Down Memory Lane. Collected Poems אנטואן די סיינט-אקזיפירי, איל פרינג׳יפיקו Saint-Exupéry, Consuelo de, Ruusun muistelmat* Salo, Kyllikki, Ollaan niin kuin ihmiset Saramago, José, Elefantin matka Setälä, Salme, Epäasiallinen kronikka שיר השירים. קומענטאריעלע איבערזעצונג Singer, Isaac Bashevis, Lublinin taikuri Singer, Isaac Bashevis, Orja* Smith, Zadie, Intimations Strengell, Riittastiina & Pienanen, Mika, "Nou lobrem, mää oon käyny Amerikassakin". Mikan elämää, ajatuksia ja unelmia The Essential AI Handbook for Leaders Thompson, Craig, Blankets Tikkanen, Märta, Emma ja Uno Truffa, Noelia, Escribiendo por el mundo Turtschaninoff, Maria, Maresi. Punaisen luostarin kronikoita Tuulio, Tyyni, Ehtoota Tuulio, Tyyni, Fredrikan Suomi Tähtinen, Tero, Kuunkulkema yö Van Dalen, Beau, Warrior of Hearts Varis, Tuula-Liina, Tippaleipä kaalipadassa ja muita ilmiöitä Venäjän ja Neuvostoliiton historia* Väisänen, Hannu, Elohopea Väisänen, Hannu, Kuperat ja koverat Väisänen, Hannu, Toiset kengät Waltari, Mika, Felix onnellinen Waltari, Mika, Kirjailijan muistelmia Waltari, Mika, Nuori Johannes* Weintraub, Bjarne, Under oket THE HelMet READING CHALLENGE 2021 "The 2021 Helmet Reading Challenge highlights nature and animals, introduces professions that no longer exist and gets you to read outdoors. It includes reading books where the world is changing and books where the protagonist’s life is changing." CHALLENGE COMPLETED 29/06/2021 *) 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 Rajala, Panu, Unio Mystica [from my bookshelf] 3. A historical novel Waltari, Mika, Kaarina Maununtytär [from my bookshelf] 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 Capote, Truman, Summer Crossing** [a bookcrossing book] 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 Hämäläinen, Helvi, Sukupolveni unta [from my bookshelf] 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 Martinson, Harry, Kulkijan pilvilinnat [from my bookshelf] 13. A book related to the theatre, opera or ballet Esitys ja toiseus (Eds. Anna Thuring, Anu Koskinen & Tuija Kokkonen) [an online book] 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 Asunta, Heikki, Aamu ja puolipäivä [from my bookshelf] 16. A book where people live without electricity Krohn, Julius, Nuoren ylioppilaan kirjeitä 1850-luvulta [from my bookshelf] 17. A book whose title includes the name of the protagonist Allardt Ekelund, Karin, Fredrika Runeberg [from my bookshelf] 18. A book about an LGBT+ family Hollinghurst, Alan, The Sparsholt Affair [from my bookshelf] 19. A book featuring playing Foer, Esther Safran, I Want You To Know We're Still Here [from my bookshelf] 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 Camus, Albert, L’Été* [from my bookshelf] 22. A book featuring cycling Nabokov, Vladimir, Lahja [from my bookshelf] 23. A book that you read outdoors Smith, Zadie, NW [from my bookshelf] 24. A book whose title includes a question mark or an exclamation mark Bitsch, Jørgen, Miksi Budha hymyilee?* [from my bookshelf] 25. A book written by two authors Jung, C.G, & Kerényi, C. The Science of Mythology* [from my bookshelf] 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 א. פושקין, א מעשה וועגען א פישער און א פישעלע [an online publication] 28. A book that is useful for you to read Schildt, Göran, Purjehdukseni Daphnella [from my bookshelf] 29. A book whose protagonist’s life is changing Järnefelt, Arvid, Vanhempieni romaani [from my bookshelf] 30. A book published after the author’s death Harmaja, Saima, Kootut runot [from my bookshelf] 31. A thriller or a mystery McPherson, Catriona, The Burry Man’s Day* [from my bookshelf] 32. A book with a cat on the front or back cover description Simenon, Georges, Le chat* [from my bookshelf] 33. A book that teaches a skill Rosten, Leo, The New Joys of Yiddish [from my bookshelf] 34. A book where nature is observed Lundberg, Ulla-Lena, Metsästäjän hymy. Matkoja kalliotaiteen maailmassa [from my bookshelf] 35. A book you have been waiting for Bluwštein, Rachel, Lähellä kaikki kaukaisuus [manuscript] 36. A book featuring travel through time Krauss, Nicole, Forest Dark [from my bookshelf] 37. A book with a character whose work is important to the story Waltari, Mika, Sinuhe egyptiläinen [from my bookshelf] 38. A well-translated book Tagore, Rabindranath, Villilintuja* [from my bookshelf] 39. A book featuring listening to music Linjama, Jyrki, Topiikan juhla. Näkökulmia topoksen ja rakenteen suhteeseen [an online publication] 40. A book about animal rights Foer, Jonathan Safran, Eating Animals [available online] 41. A book featuring travel by train Ramstedt, G.J., Seitsemän retkeä itään. Lähettiläänä Nipponissa [from my bookshelf] 42. A fairytale book Vaara, Elina, Sadunkertoja* [from my bookshelf] 43. A book that does not reveal the name of the protagonist Munthe, Axel, Huvila meren rannalla [from my bookshelf] 44. A book including recipes Mehran, Marsha, Lumoavien mausteiden kahvila* [from my bookshelf] 45. A book written by a Nordic author Hamsun, Knut, Mysteerioita [from my bookshelf] 46. A book featuring eating treats Sansone, Caterina & Alessandro Tota, Palacinche. Histoire d'une exilée* [from my bookshelf] 47.–48. Two books on the same subject Hollinghurst, Alan, The Line of Beauty* ** [from my bookshelf] and Hollinghurst, Alan, The Stranger's Child* ** [from my bookshelf] 49. A book published in 2021: Jančar, Drago, Kaleeriorja [from my bookshelf] 50. A book recommended by a member of the library staff Queneau, Raymond, Exercices de style* [from my bookshelf] BOOKS READ IN 2021 [120 books] 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 |
