'In his experience, things generally got worse, and on the rare occasion when things actually seemed to get better, it was only as a dramatic prelude to a cataclysmic worsening.'
#DeZinVanHetBoek #TheEssenceOfTheBook
#BoekPerWeek 37/52 ★☆☆☆☆
It couldn't get much worse than Adams's Mostly Harmless, I thought. But it didn't get much better, either. So I quit at page 42.
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Open Book Fountain
This sculpture was created by Kelecsenyi Gergely & engineer Jozsef Szita.
The fountain uses water to create the illusion of turning pages, and serves as a reminder of the importance of physical books.
Location: Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest, Hungary. On Egyetem Square, in front of the university.
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#page42 #pagina42
'Ordinair, zeg maar, zoiets als slagroomtaart?'
"Leer me alles wat je weet" van Hanna Bervoets
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📚 Bibliothecarissen strijden voor toegang tot informatie!
De documentaire The Librarian laat zien hoe bibliothecarissen, ondanks intimidatie, bedreigingen en zelfs wetten die hun werk strafbaar maken, blijven strijden voor het recht om vrij te kunnen lezen. Een indrukwekkend verhaal.
🎬 15 dec in de KB: https://www.kb.nl/en/agenda/film-and-conversation-librarians-jo-guldi
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Available from 1 November: another thriller I translated, by the same author as the last one, Catherine Cooper.
This time we're going skiing in the French Alps, but there's another storm, which means nobody can leave the chalet... 🏠 🇫🇷 🏔️ ⛷️ 🍷 🍄 🌨️ 😱
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Wat gebeurt er als boeken uit bibliotheken verdwijnen en bibliotheekmedewerksters onder druk komen te staan?
De documentaire "The Librarians" toont op indringende wijze hoe kwetsbaar vrije toegang tot boeken kan zijn — en hoe hard daarvoor wordt gestreden.
📅 9 maart | 🕢 19.30
📍 LUX Nijmegen
Meer info:
https://www.ru.nl/en/services/sport-culture-and-recreation/radboud-reflects/agenda/the-librarians-the-war-on-books
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'We live in strange times. We also live in strange places: each in a universe of our own.'
#DeZinVanHetBoek #TheEssenceOfTheBook
#BoekPerWeek 27/52 ★★☆☆☆
Mostly nostalgic.
See also my discussion of rereading THHGTTG:
English: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6569274087
NL:
https://verzameldezinnen.nl/2024/06/16/herleeservaring-the-hitchhikers-guide-to-the-galaxy/
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For some time I had been wondering what was up with one of my favorite authors - it had been so long since I last heard any news.
So I went to her website - https://www.otherscribbles.com/news/2025/4/25/monk-and-robot-omnibus-and-some-other-tidbits - and read the most delightful news: she's about to publish a new book! This post was from April 25, so it shouldn't be long now🤞🤞🤞
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Ello sweet and lovely (gaming) Friendos 
My book reading is going a bit slower at the moment... Not because I am not reading, but because I am reading a proper (Dutch) book now, instead of the digital English ones I was reading on my Kobo.
Koa's breeder, Joke, gave/gives each new puppy parent a book during their first puppy date. 😊 And while I do know something about dogs, if there is a way to learn more, get better insights and all, then I will try to acquire the knowledge.
So, I'm currently reading "Bewust van Hondengedrag", by Connie Berendsen. I hope I can read a bit of it every day, so that I'll have read it all before I can pick up Koa. Only one more month to go!
Well, I'll try to relax a bit for now, as today will be a long one for me. But... If all goes well, a good one... 🤎🐾
Some info on the book and it's contents, translated to English for this Toot (as it's a Dutch book by a Dutch author):
Bewust van hondengedrag (Conscious of Dog Behavior) by Connie Berendsen is a practical and down-to-earth guide focused on understanding and raising dogs. Rather than relying on strict, rigid training formulas, the author advocates for an approach rooted in intuition, mindfulness, and a healthy dose of common sense.
By sharing her own personal experiences, Berendsen takes the reader into the world from the dog's perspective.
The book serves as a comprehensive manual covering the full spectrum of a dog's life, including:
* The Early Stages: What to look for when getting a dog, the dangers and consequences of puppy mills, and the critical socialization period.
* Behavior and Training: Navigating dog puberty, establishing healthy boundaries, understanding how dogs learn, and the pros and cons of using corrections.
* Health and Psychology: Managing both physical and mental well-being, dealing with hyperactive or obsessive/addictive behaviors, and navigating interactions with other dogs.
* Specialized Roles: It even touches on the training and life of psychosocial service dogs.
Ultimately, the book is designed to help owners build a deeper, more empathetic, and balanced relationship with their dogs by truly understanding the "why" behind their behavior.
Some Dutch info about the book, written on/by Dagboek van een hond © (A dog's diary):
🔗 https://www.dagboekvaneenhond.nl/de-5-beste-boeken-over-het-gedrag-van-honden/#bewust-van-hondengedrag
Catch you all later folks!
In Nijmegen draait maandag de documentaire "The Librarians" over verboden boeken.
📅 9 maart | 🕢 19.30
📍 LUX Nijmegen
Meer info:
https://www.lux-nijmegen.nl/programma/radboud-reflects-the-librarians/
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Ik lees graag graphic novels en trakteerde mezelf op "Spinning" van Tillie Walden. Oorspronkelijk voor een jonger publiek. Walden kreeg er de Eisner Award voor, en terecht :)
In de VS staat het op de lijst van banned books - boeken met LGBTQIA+ thema’s, verhalen van POC’s of politieke onderwerpen, juist de verhalen die andere perspectieven laten zien.
Dus: lees ze.
Read banned books.
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