I love getting to spend time with my nephew and since he started school I don’t see him as much but man every time I do I wind up sick. It’s as though sometimes when he’s hanging off me I can actually see the germs.
I think there’s something worse about summer colds. It’s like the whole world is so damned bright and you just want to crawl under the covers.
I actually was pretty reasonable with my book buying last month. I did some organizing instead. Which is good because upcoming releases this Fall… well, good-bye paycheck on October 2nd alone!
Film
Needless to say I didn’t go to the movies since The Meg but again there’s a bunch of stuff upcoming so I’m telling myself I’m saving up.
I rewatched Snow White and the Huntsman for Chris Hemsworth and Charlize Theron whose great in that role. Furiosa aside I think I like Theron best when she’s being wicked.
I also love Laggies I finally just caved and bought it and then realized its on Netflix. Anyway it has Sam Rockwell and one of my favorite little movie make out sessions.
TV
Holy crap I watched some good tv this month! I finished up the first season of the Last Airbender and will definitely be continuing. I think I actually love every single character in that show.
Also developed a bit of a crush on Matt Smith and fell in love with The Crown – an honest opinion while I liked Smith as Doctor Who my Doctor will always be Nine (Christopher Eccleston) and while Amy Pond is my favorite companion I think the best companion season was Donna. But that’s a post for another day!
I wasn’t entirely in love with Sharp Objects but damn the acting was amazing especially in the finale! Assuming Patricia Clarkson and Eliza Scanlen both go for Supporting Actress I won’t be able to decide. They should split it down the middle.
Also halfway through Killing Eve with Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer which is another winner so far.
Books
I did finish 21 books this month. Standouts include:
I also enjoyed Little Fires Everywhere, The Accidentals (by Sabrina Bowen), The Rebel Waves and The Light Fantastic (Discworld.) As well as participating in Classicsathon which I really enjoyed.
Like I said earlier so many good books are coming! I hope everyone enjoys the last days of summer 🙂
Summer colds are the worse! My whole family is sick right now so its only a matter of time before I catch it 😦 Sounds like you had a good month despite the cold!
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Oh that sucks. I always want to barricade myself and yell get away but it’s family so what can you do?
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Congrats on 21 books, that’s awesome!
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My nephews always make me sick too. They’re little incubators!
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I need to read the Cheerleaders here at some point for sure. And sharp Objects looks delightfully twisted. 🙂
Also need to see the Meg yet too.
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Great article! Sorry about you getting sick. That’s not so great, but at least you got to catch up on some great TV.
I agree with your thoughts on Sharp Objects. I liked it a lot and thought it was a great adaptation. I think cause the material had such a dark feel that it was hard to really love it completely. Although, the acting was top notch and I expect to see a lot of nominations when the Golden Globes are announced.
I really want to read Little Fires Everywhere. I am such a fan of Celeste Ng book Everything I Never Told You.
Feel better!
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Oh, I completely forgot about the Globes. I definitely expect all three women!
I wound up enjoying Little Fires Everywhere but for some reason I was absolutely convinced it was set in the 60s. (Who knows why?) A bit confused when they started name-dropping Clinton and Reno. Really good though!
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I agree, such memorable performances!
I want to read Little Fires Everywhere before the Hulu series starts. Oh, well her other book Everything I Never Told You was set in the 70s, if I remember correctly. Maybe that’s why? LoL.
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You read 21 books?! That’s a lot! I think I read 2 books! 😀
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Ha! There was a lot of short books and graphic novels in there. Seriously that We Should All Be Feminists book was 45 minutes on audible!
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That’s real quick!
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21 books! Wow!
I loved Little fires as well 🙂
I’m planning to watch Sharp Objects too. Just waiting for the BF to return from holiday 😀
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I hope you’ve recovered from your cold, a cold in the summer must have been frustrating! I’m sure it made it easier to get some reading done. 😉
Only a few episodes in on Sharp Objects, but it seems the actress who plays Amma has played her to perfection. Everything I imagined and more. 👏
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Amma is fantastic! I think I read this is her first role or her first major role and what an introduction!
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