This has been an exhausting week! Despite meeting up with friends and having a few nice client meetings,I just got so tired. But wait, there’s more! Now the ridiculous part… is that our household has this tech curse. I am not sure if we’ve ever bought a piece of tech for the house on warranty and had it work on the first go. About the only thing like that would be the items I bought for ME, but not US. The ones we bought for both boyfriend and me have never worked right! The blender needed warranty replacing like in a few weeks’ time. The dishwasher flat out didn’t work. The computer my boyfriend put together… don’t even let me get started, that was a nightmare. Had to take it to a shop to even get it to work. Now we’re struggling with the washer. I might have mentioned the blackout we had last week? That was because of the washer. So… our landlord bought us a new one. A brand spanking new one. And guess what? Yep. Doesn’t work. It’s putting out an error code and fails to even fill the drum with enough water.
I am a walking talking facepalm right now. How does this even happen??
A GIF of little girl doing the “HOW THE HELL” face and shaking her head
Okay, but yeah, it terms of reading… Well, I binge read A LOT of stuff last weekend. Not so many during the week, but I definitely have one book that I simply MUST talk about because it exceeded all of my expectations with how amazing it is.
~ We Need To Talk About Some Books I’m Reading ~
I started reading, or more like listening on text to speech, to this wonderful beauty, Battlestar Suburbia by Chris McCrudden! IT’S SO GOOD. BUT IT’S, LIKE, SOOOOOO GOOD!! No but really, take my word on it. That book is the biggest bundle of fun I’ve read in ages, and I’ve been thinking of giving it 5 stars since I was only 17% in! Normally, a book only turns into a five star read at the last chapters, or at least past the halfway mark. This one? If something doesn’t explode (the wrong way, cause there are plenty explosions in Battlestar Suburbia), it will be one of my favorites this year. For any scifi lover who is into reading comedy – you’ll enjoy this one to bits. It reminds me a lot of books like The Punch Escrow and Redshirts. Buy it! Add it to Goodreads! Love it!
~ Last Week On The Blog ~
I’m really proud of one of last week’s posts – Is There a Season for Worrying? If you have a minute to go and read it, I’d absolutely adore you for it! I also posted a mini reviews post, Books for the Wistful Season.
~ Coming Up Next Week~
Next week I’m posting a discussion about Guilty pleasure labels in reading and how much sense does thinking about it like that actually make. I will not be posting the New Bloggers introduction next week – I’m moving it up to the week after that cause I’ve been having a busy time lately. But I will eventually be posting it!
~ Little Book Haul ~
Even though I hauled a lot last week, I thankfully hauled NOTHING during this one! Bit of a compensation. Maybe I can catch up to my hauling…
~ In The Bookish Community ~
Jackie @ Death by Tsundoku talks about the controversial topic of whether audiobooks are reading or not (bah, right?! They’re totally reading!)
Charvi @ It’s Not Just Fiction writes THE MOST HILARIOUS POST EVER about what she feels when she’s reading a slow burn romance
Rachana @ Spun talks about 5 things book lovers struggle with
Madeline @ Madeline Bartson shares 22 things books have taught her in 22 years
Tanya @ Girl Plus Books reviews three great books – I loved her little reviews, and the books sound really worthwhile
Ben @ Ace of Bens talks about the anxiety of coming out, and it’s such a touching, strong post
So how has your week been? And what are you reading? What did you haul?
As usual, I’m linking up with the Sunday post meme at Kimba’s book blog and Stacking The Shelves over at Tynga’s Reviews.
I’m Evelina and I try to blog about books that matter, with a bit of fun there too! Disability and equality will be topics you see a lot, but there’s also a lot of scifi, fantasy and… GIFs. I’m also the proud founder of #ARCsAnonymous.
Yeah, it legit sounds like you have some kind of tech gremlin or beastie lurking in the ether destroying your stuff… That ain’t normal, lol. I hope it gets replaced/fixed quickly though!
Congrats on the zero haul!
Definitely a tech gremlin. It ain’t normal! I just don’t know how to banish the little bugger xD
Aww bless! I do hope you have a calmer week ahead xx Battlestar Suburbia sounds fun!!
Here’s my Sunday Wrap Up Post. Looking forward to seeing your there. Thank you!
Thank you! And yes, Battlestart Suburbia is so great 🙂
It seems that when a house appliance breaks, the other appliances feel jealous of all the attention and also decided to break. I can feel your stress. My computer always crashes when I need it the most…
That article on Guilty Pleasures sounds quite interesting. I’ll be waiting to read it this week (just added it to my schedule).
Wishes of a great week, Evelina.
Tânia @MyLovelySecret
Haha, that’s a good interpretation and certainly one I would make 😀
Sorry about all the tech drama. It takes talent to break a brand new washer (just kidding). Battlestar sounds like a lot of fun. Glad you are enjoying it so much.
I know, it didn’t even run the first wash xD I don’t even get it. Maybe we do have a little tech gremlin or something. It is quite annoying though, unfortunately xD
Urg! I HATE it when things go wrong – and you are surely have WAY more than your fair share… Is your electricity supply okay? It might be worth your while having the current checked as so many things becoming faulty is far more than coincidence… Here’s hoping the coming week is better and that you continue to LOVE Battlestar Suburbia:)
I know, and I don’t think it’ll stop happening, haha 😀 maybe you can write a character in your scifis that has a problem with tech vibes, like me. I feel like it would make a funny side character in some space ship :DDD someone always having tech problems in like the worst place to have them. LOL
And yes, our electricity supply is fine! It’s just me xD me and my vibes or something 😀 this has been happenng at any apartment I’ve been xD
That’s crazy about your tech stuff!!
I’m looking forward to your discussion post. This is such a testy subject in reading and love seeing everyone’s thoughts on it.
I know right! And thanks 🙂
OMG Evelina, I’m working on a post right now about how you shouldn’t call books “guilty pleasures” and if you enjoy it, you shouldn’t feel guilty about it. Great minds and all that, haha.
Also, yes, it does seem like you have a tech curse. I hope things work out…and, like, work? Lol.
Oh no, I’ve missed your post, by like.. a half a year 😀 lol I am so bad at this whole comment thing xD xD
Hahaha that’s all right! ^_^
😀
I’m with you-audio book listening is still reading. Love the meme.
Agreed 🙂
Aww Ev(can I call you that?) I’m so glad you loved the post so much, and thanks for featuring me
Also wow that sounds one heck of a tech curse! Hope it lifts up soon and you have a better week now.
Yes, of course 🙂 and sorry for the late answer! Going through my old blog comments lol. I’m so bad at this 😀
OMG! I think you do have a techie curse! How does that even happen? Here’s to better experiences ahead. I’ve had issues with TVs, but they work for a while… and computers, but mostly the old desktop type. Now my laptop is having a few issues, but not enough to take me to the shop to buy a new one. The set-up is scary. I did this one, though, when I bought it five years ago. But I don’t remember what I did. LOL Have a great week, and here are MY WEEKLY UPDATES
Yes indeed! I just don’t know how to banish the little bugger xD I know what you mean. The setup can be annoying on any device!
I feel your pain. I’ve had a few things I purchased recently that didn’t work. What is it with that???? Such a pain to get the warranty going. And the waiting….. At least you had an excellent reading experience. I’m really curious about that book now!
My Sunday Post
It’s an even bigger hassle when your landlord has to do it for you cause he’s buying it for the apartment. I know it involves me not actually spending money, but I just feel so bad about him going to all that trouble for us!
oh no so worry to hear about your tech curse! And yes audiobook IS reading (stumps her foot down) LOL
It’s totally reading 🙂
Oh my gosh. You have a techno curse on your home!
I know right xD
Ooo kind of spooky about the tech stuff. Makes me think you are on a ley-line. LOL So sorry, perhaps a move would fix things or does this follow you around?
It is, isn’t it xD and also incredibly annoying, haha 😀
Nah, we can’t move. Due to my boyfriend being a foreigner, there’s a lot of trouble involved with that. Plus, our landlord is like THE BEST.
But yes, unfortunately, I think it would follow us around cause boyfriend has always had LOUSY luck with tech xD
Wow it seems like your week has been pretty hectic! I’m so sorry to hear about all of the tech drama, that sounds so annoying. Hopefully things will get sorted out soon <3
I hope you'll have a lovely week!! 🙂
Thank you, Marie 🙂
Definitely adding Battlestar Suburbia to my Want to Read shelf! The tech stuff is definitely spooky. I will have to ask what washer was bought. We bought one recently and the original one we decided on, the cashier actually warned us against it because of your stated reasons. We ended up getting -basically- the same washer, but a different brand (for the same price). Ooo, I will have to keep an eye out for your Guilty Pleasures post. I actually don’t like using the phrase “guilty pleasure” because I don’t feel guilty about them! I have almost written rants about… Read more »
Glad to hear! 🙂 it’s such an amazing book. And the washer turned out to be fine! Turns out, it was just that the guys transporting it must’ve done it badly, and so a part got damaged. Once it was replaced, no more problems 🙂
Ah, you’re right, some of those debates are just not worth getting yourself into 😀 I am a huge fan of ebooks and audio as well, so I also get worked up about it 😀
It must be you having bad vibes Evelina ;-)))))
Probably 😀
You have certainly had more than your share of tech problems lately. I hope they are finished now. Have a great week!
I know right xD thanks! 🙂
I haven’t read Redshirts, but I read Collapsing Empire by John Scalzi and loved it, so I should check out Battlestar Suburbia. Hope you have better luck with your tech! Happy reading Evelina! 🙂
Thanks! 🙂
Happy Sunday! Hope this week is less frustrating. Battlestar Suburbia sounds awesome- just that title alone- and your discussion post this week sounds fun too!
I know you’d like that book! You have to try it 🙂
I am sorry to hear that things keep breaking in your home. We tend to go through spells where everything breaks. This has been a pretty bad year in terms of needing to get things fixed but hopefully, next year will be better. Have a great week!
I really hope this year is better for that indeed 🙂 thank you!
See if you aren’t having a sci fi tech monster jokes apart, generally manuals which most of us ditch are often a ton of help.
The manual wouldn’t have helped this time. Turns out, it was actually broken. The couriers transported it without care and some fluid (?) in a sensor got out and.. well, yeah, needed to be replaced. It’s a good thing it was on warranty.
Battlestar Suburbia sounds good! Will check it out as well as your post Is There a Season for Worrying!
Sorry about all the stuff that’s breaking. It’s like that for me too. It starts with one thing and usually it gets more expensive with each item…
Yes, that one was a great book 🙂 ah, sorry to hear you have this tech ‘curse’ too!
Aww, sorry about all that tech problem. It sucks when a new item gets damaged you have to go through all the trouble to get it fixed. I hope it gets fixed soon though 🙂
OMG, I was thinking of writing a post about guilty pleasures, haha 😀 Can’t wait to read your post 🙂 Have a lovely week ahead.
It got fixed, thankfully, and no more problems after that 🙂
I feel your pain. My husband only has to touch some things and they don’t work – 2 fitbits down in 8 months (they replaced one of them) and the remote won’t work for him but works fine for me. I’m the “techie” in the house which isn’t saying much and sometimes I just want to scream! That sci-fi book sounds fun. I think I want to read it 🙂
Oh wow, another person almost like me! Although sad to hear, cause it’s an expensive ‘curse’ to have. I wonder if we just radiate some sort of higher energy electric field or something xD (is it bad that I think it’s a little hilarious that the remote doesn’t work for him? :D)
No fun having Gremlins in your house. lol
sherry @ fundinmental Sunday Memes
Indeed 😀
Ooh, you really seem to be under some sort of tech curse! Hope all those appliances start working for you. The book seems great, will it add it to my tbr and I can’t wait to read the ‘guilty pleasures post
I know right xD thanks, everything seems to be fine for now 🙂
I feel like you could write a book about what’s happening with technology in your house! Maybe there’s some spooky explanation, lol. Sorry to hear about all of that, though. And thank you for the little shoutout, it means a lot that you enjoyed the post! 🙂
OMG lol I wish I knew xD it’s a mistery!
And it’s my pleasure 🙂
Okay I am checking out the Battlestar Suburbia book now because of you… as if my TBR needs another book on it 😉
Yes, you MUST. It’s so hilarious! Please link me your review if/when you post one. Cause I’ll definitely miss it, and we don’t want that 😀
Oh no that is terrible and expensive to have so many electronic go out. Could it be the wiring in the house? Hopefully this week of no hauls let’s you catch up, I don’t think I would ever be caught up. Wishing you lovely week a head.
I don’t think it’s the wiring cause it’s happened to me in multiple houses xD the washer problem was sheet (un)luck though. That’s sorted now, thankfully!
Battlestar Surburbia sounds good. I’ll have to check it out. Anne – Books of My Heart
It was great! Can definitely recommend 🙂
Ooh I’m looking forward to your post about guilty pleasure reading! I totally think it’s a label we should ditch.I mean why be guilty for enjoying books?! Such an elitist mentality tbh. BUT I SHOULD HUSH AND WAIT FOR YOUR POST!! And ugh to the technology curse. That’s so so frustrating. I’ve been having a laptop-breaking-curse because for the last, nearly 2 years now, I basically break my laptop keyboard every few months. I swear I don’t type THAT much…or maybe I do. But that’s what keyboards are for omg. Anyway I hope your washer gets sorted and doesn’t give… Read more »
Yep, definitely. It is elitist mentality! Oh man, that’s true, I remember you mentioning that about laptops. And that sucks, cause it’s not actually a cheap thing either. But I think you do type that much 😀 😀 sometimes I wish text to speech was more viable and we could just use that instead 😀
or hire a secretaryLOLOh man, it does sound like a tech curse. I hope things get better.
Thanks 🙂
So sorry to hear about all the things going bad around the house. It sounds like a really exhausting week and I do hope the next one will be a lot calmer and zen!
Totally off-topic here, but I am really enjoying your casual instagram and seeing what you read and think in real time kinda!
It was xD but thankfully, things were alright after that! More or less. Oh, and thank you! Very glad to hear 🙂
Holy shit, I think we have about the same luck when it comes to technology. I’m not particularly savvy and usually whenever we set anything up, the husband refuses to read instructions, so it ends up hours of playing the blame game of who buggered it up. Hope you’re having a better week this week Evelina ♡
Haha, you’re the first person to ever say this to me, and although it’s bad to be happy about someone else’s equally bad luck with something, I’m sort of glad I’m not alone 😀
Oh dear. I suppose there are some mischievous fairies causing you so much trouble! I hope you’ll get rid of those problems soon. And yay for both of us for not adding on more books, lol.
Yes! Despite last week’s haul not contributing, I’ve had the biggest haul month ever -.-
Yikes! Sorry to hear about all those tech problems. That’s sounds horrible! And I love how excited you are about Battlestar Suburbia. I’ll need to check that one out.
Happy reading!
That was a good read indeed, very recommended 🙂 thanks!