Week 13 [07/04/2025 - 13/04/2025]: What I have read this week.

What I have read this week…


Hiya everyone! Just me again at the end of another week letting you in what stuff I have been reading.


1: French!

If you have been reading my blog for a good few weeks then you will know this is always here on my weekly reading list. This week I passed a milestone of 450 days. I am so glad I have kept it going for so long. But I am not giving yet though as I plan to never stop learning the language!


2: The Emperor's Babe (2001) by Bernardine Evaristo.

As you can read my review, I loved this book. As my favourite author I picked Bernardine Evaristo as author of the month. This was one of her works I fancied reading.


3: Instagram. (Again)

I am finding out a lot. I like to find stuff out that is happening in the world. I always double or triple check what I read though.


4: Facebook.

I use Facebook the same main reason as I use Instagram. But also it's the only one I keep connected to a few people in my life.


5: Hello Mum (2010) by Bernardine Evaristo.

This week I have been reading this but I am saying nothing else. If you want to know my thoughts then wait for my review...


6: Bus timetables.

When I went to check them I found out some of the routes and recent timetable changes so of course I went through them.


7: Messages.

I like to keep connected to my closest circle. What else?


8: A variety of news articles.

I only read from sources I would trust. Some newspapers I find to be highly dishonest and I stay away from them.


9: Bus stop information.

I have been reading information for various bus routes at bus stops. I have spent a lot of today travelling (or trying to) on buses.


10: Prices.

It's always useful to know how much something is before you buy it!


This is my what I have read this week. Come back next Sunday to see what another week brings.


Until next time...


Thomas.

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