Finished reading: The Silence of the Lambs (Hannibal Lecter, #2) by Thomas Harris 📚
Finally read it after a million viewings of the movie. It totally holds up. Just as creepy and gripping. Some iconic scenes were missing (no tense door-knocking!), but the book adds its own great details.
Finished reading: Birdman by Mo Hayder 📚
Wow, what a ride! This book was absolutely great stuff, genuinely guaranteed to give you some fantastic nightmares.
A long day, a social hangover, and a reminder that how we choose to look at things can make all the difference — even when people talk nonstop.
Finished reading: The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky 📚
I love the movie! Seen it a bunch of times. Finally got around to reading the book, and wow! I loved it just as much, or even more. So good!
Finished reading: Documents Concerning Rubashov the Gambler by Carl-Johan Vallgren 📚
As always, I’m in awe of Vallgren’s writing. I love his books, and this one was no exception. He has a real gift for pulling you into another time and place — it’s like being dropped right into the middle of a different world.
Finished reading: Jävla karlar by Andrev Walden 📚
I absolutely loved it! It’s a fantastic mix of both fun and sadness. Andrev Walden has a brilliant sense of capturing odd and spot-on likenesses.
Finished reading: Sonny Boy by Al Pacino 📚
A refreshing read, open and honest. A glimpse behind the scenes, giving a more personal look at Al Pacino.
Finished reading: Jag lever, pappa by Siri Marie Seim Sønstelie 📚
I found myself wishing it was fiction, something imagined. But sadly, it’s not. It really happened, and that makes it all the more heartbreaking. A tough but important reading.
Finished reading: Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey 📚
I loved it. It’s full of wild stories and surprisingly great advice on how to catch more of life’s greenlights. Honest, funny, and inspiring. Well worth the read.
Finished reading: The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave 📚
Kept me interested, but didn’t blow me away. I wanted more depth or suspense. Fans of family secrets and complex relationships might enjoy it more.
I heard an interview with the Swedish author Per Hagman. As a new parent, he explained that nights out and similar activities no longer appealed to him. He described it as being “free from freedom”. Even though I’m not a parent, I understand the feeling. It’s one of the reasons I’m not so fond of Swedish summers. People go a bit crazy! They have to sit at outdoor cafés and in parks all the time.
Finished reading: No and Me by Delphine De Vigan 📚
I loved it! It’s such a beautifully written book that manages to be sad, funny, and interesting in a perfect mix.
Finished reading: No Time Like the Future by Michael J. Fox 📚
Inspiring and beautifully written. Michael J. Fox manages to be both funny and vulnerable, which makes the whole thing super relatable. If you’re looking for something that will leave you feeling hopeful, definitely check this one out.
People who talk too much are a red flag for me. Even when the topic is interesting, I end up drained. In this post, I reflect on silence, listening, and why some conversations leave me with a social hangover.
A few thoughts on why being social always seems to be the default, and why choosing solitude still feels like breaking some unspoken rule.
Coffee cups at Ritorno Café, Stockholm. Did you know that Sweden is one of the top 10 coffee-consuming countries in the world? We really love our coffee. Not just the drink itself, but the whole experience. We love to fika. I actually started drinking this magical beverage pretty late — around 18. Back then, I was working as a bricklayer and felt it would be rude to say no when the people who hired me offered me coffee.
Inspired by Juha-Matti Santala’s post, Short History of My Blogging Journey, I decided to write a little about my own blogging journey — which has been a bit bumpy, to say the least. I started blogging about 20 years ago using Movable Type, which was pretty much the only tool available at the time. After about a year, I switched to WordPress. My first blog was called Smidigt (Swedish for “easy/handy”).
Went to the hairdresser. I started explaining what I wanted… Then I stopped myself and said: “Just do whatever you think looks good.” The result? Something I’d never have thought of – and it looked great. What if we cut (or at least trim) our ideas and preconceptions in other parts of life too, every now and then? What kind of opportunities might show up? Let’s find out! ✂️
Hello everyone! I’ve been keeping an eye on Bear Blog1 for a while, and I really like its approach and philosophy. So, I started thinking: “What should I write about? The blog needs a theme.” And I kept thinking… and thinking… and thinking… Finally, I realized I could brainstorm until that storm turned into a tornado and swept everything away! It’s great to have a clear idea, of course, but sometimes it’s better to just throw it out there and see what happens.