#delia platt

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The Pancakes holiday is coming to an end. They spent three full days just relaxing, playing in the water and making sandcastles. Bob is melancholic as always, tho'.

[playlists-in-fall]

-songs for your road trip through the galaxy

boogieman-childish gambino

breathe-dom fera

burn the house down-ajr

cemetery-coin

crazy-gnarls barkley

creature of the night-air traffic controller

darwin derby-vulfpeck

do i wanna know?-arctic monkeys

electric feel-mgmt

end of it-friday pilots club

get out-cruisr

ginger-brockhampton

kangaroo court-capital cities

killer queen-5 seconds of summer

the last of the real ones-fall our boy

leilah-attractions

oxford blood-autoheart

rain-ben platt

satellite-strfkr

shakedown street-grateful dead

social cues-cage the elephant

style-foster the people

venom-aaron taos

wanted-delia jane

what if i’m hurt again-garrett williamson

when we drive-death cab for cutie

who knew-the correspondents

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okAy, my updated Wip List :)

No promises that I will get these all done this year because no doubt I will sack some off for new things whoops :/ but anywayyy I am planning on posting a whole lot of them in June when I go away for a lil while :))

bold means i've finished it, crossed out means I've posted, I'll keep updating while I go along:

Billie Dean Howard

Ease my mind- Ben Platt songfic

Bitter- Fletcher, inspired fic

Billie awards night [nsfw]

Cordelia Goode

“Can you shut up for once in your life?”

Shake it out songfic

Delia and daughter!reader

Part 2 And your touch burns [nsfw]

Temporary love

Sally Mckenna

"I think you might be my soulmate."

Possessive Sally [nsfw]

Descriptive Sally fic

Ally Mayfair Richards

“I’ve never wanted anyone this badly before” and "Your head between my legs sounds so good right now." [nsfw]

Domestic Ally

Shower smut [nsfw]

Wilhemina Venable

Outpost Venable 4 part series, 1, 2, 3, 4

Very fuckin complex lilac Venable slowburn

Literally just office sex [nsfw]

Hurt me once variation fic

Character study fic that got deleted rip

Mildred Ratched

Arguement angst

Hospital smut oooh [nsfw]

Angel of mercy fic

Tammy

Reader getting shot on a job

First time fic [nsfw]

Xandra

Literally just smut without plot [nsfw]

Other

Mina x Delia, Grow as we go- Ben Platt

Three's not a crowd, part 6-12

Mrs Coulter smut [nsfw]

Rose Weil x Lou Miller

Alice Macray fic

Mildred x Gwen [nsfw]

Venable x reader x Cordelia jealousy fic [nsfw]

13 x River Song

Heather Tate fic

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Thank you for your ask!! I’m gonna do three songs for the three emojis because I’m greedy 🙈🙈

First up:

✨ Suspended in Time ✨ from Xanadu on Broadway

Favorite lyric:

“But I know for certain goodbye is a crime, so love if you need me, suspend me in time”

(I definitely don’t cry every time I hear it, it’s fine shhhh)

Second:

✨ Rocket to the Moon (Reprise) ✨ from Over the Moon

Favorite lyric: It’s a tie between

“Magnetic levitation, frictional cessation”

Because COME ON— who makes “frictional cessation” work that well in a song?? It’s gorgeous and soooo fun to sing. And then my second favorite (besides the refrain hehe):

“Hold on, Bungee!”

Because it’s damn cute and that BELT?! Yes please

And third:

✨ Run Away ✨ by Ben Platt

Favorite Lyric: I would just like to say that I fucking love the entire refrain of this song with my entire being and it ALWAYS gets to me. But my absolute favorite line is

“Sometimes his dreams would drive him wild, so into bed she piled, to help him fall asleep”

And of course I feel like I need to add the bit from my Mina x Delia fic title, but the lead up to the refrain after it is also gorgeous, so I’m just going to write out the whole thing—

“You say it’s safer on your own, you’d rather sleep alone, then grow to need me there.

But I hope now you can see what my mom and dad showed me, I’m not going anywhere.

I love you more and more each day

To love is not to leave

So hear me when I say:

I may not be wise, and I won’t save the day. But look in my eyes, and know I’ll always stay.

And I won’t run away. I won’t run away.”

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May was another month having to adjust to the new normal we live in, with plenty of books & TV and a few more life happenings. In short, I graduated from college (virtually), read a lot of books, started grad school (virtually), and started working on my summer tan!  Since my state has had one of the most severe amount of outbreaks, we’re still primarily home as some stores and business slowly start to re-open. I’ve been very fortunate to have the opportunity to work from home and take graduate school courses online, so I have a feeling I’ll be spending a lot of time still home this summer.

Since I now do monthly If We Were Having Coffee posts and Fangirl News, I’ve decided to not include the Life Happenings section in my monthly wrap ups. I’ll add some tidbits about life lately in my introduction but I’ll be getting into more detail about my life and anticipated bookish happenings in those respective posts.

  The One (The Selection #3) by Kiera Cass | 3/5 Stars

The One was actually my least favorite book in The Selection trilogy. America annoyed me the most  out of all three books, and it threw in so many new elements that were too late, considering that this is the last book in the trilogy. I know The Heir and The Crown are considered sequels, but I’m not sure if I see myself picking them up.

 Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren | 4.5/5

 I totally now understand everyone’s love for this Chriistna Lauren favorite! Hazel is one of my new favorite protaoginsts of theirs.

 The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner (ARC)

 The Jane Austen Society is a hot new book of the summer. I think this one will really appeal to women’s fiction meets historical fiction fans or fans of Austen .

 Well Met by Jen DeLuca | 5/5

It was really no surprise that Well Met became one of my favorite rom-coms! The male protagonist, Simon, in this enemies-to-lovers romance set during a summer Renaisssance Faire quickly became one of new bookish boyfriends.

On Ocean Boulevard by Mary Alice Monroe | 4/5

Mary Alice Monroe is such a staple in women’s fiction, so I was very excited to review her latest release, On Ocean Boulevard. This book was such a better way to transition into the summertime.

The Dazzling Heights (The Thousandth Floor #2) by Katharine McGee | 4.5/5

I’ve been living for dystopian, but also glamorous YA series. The Dazzling Heights is my favorite book in The Thousandth Floor trilogy.

Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens | 4/5

It took a few friends to convince me to do so, but I gave into the hype and read Where the Crawdads Sing. It’s definitely worth the hype and its story took a turn I wasn’t expecting.

 The Towering Sky (The Thousandth Floor #3) by Katharine McGee | 4/5

The Towering Sky was a satisfying conclusion to The Thousandth Floor series. It wasn’t my favorite in the series, but I liked where it leaves most of the characters.

Today Tonight Tomorrow by Rachel Lynn Solomon (ARC) | 5/5

For sure one of my favorite books of 2020, I feel absolutely in love with Rachel Lynn Solomon’s Today Tonight Tomorrow! I loved EVERYTHING about this one and I can’t wait for everyone to read it!

All the Right Mistakes by Laura Jamison (ARC) | 4/5

I love books featuring female friends from college (trust me, it’s a thing), and All the Right Mistakes was a really enjoyable read about five friends whose secrets get exposed when one of them publishes a tell-all book.

Becoming by Michelle Obama (audio) | 4.5/5

It me over a month and a half to do so, but I finished the audiobook version of Michelle Obama’s Becoming. A few of my friends and I read this at the same time.  I really loved Michelle Obama’s narration, and it’s such an interesting look at her life before and during being First Lady.

Ben Platt Live From Radio City Music Hall (Netflix) – If there’s one thing you should watch on Netflix from May, it’s Ben Platt’s concert! I’ve been listening to his album Sing to Me Instead since last fall and I live in regret that I didn’t see him live, so I’m so glad it’s on Netflix. His performance was amazing. I loved the moments in between songs when he talks to the audience. 

Selling Sunset S2 (Netflix) – Reality TV has been my favorite escapism, right next to reading. My favorite Netfix reality show, Selling Sunset, came back this month. Set in the extravagant world of Hollywood real estate, it is such an addicting show. There’s going to be a third season premiering on August 7th.

Shtisel S1 (Netflix) – After enjoying the Israeli version of Baker and the Beauty (update: I tried watching the American version and only got through the first three episodes), I dedicated to explore more Israeli shows, which led me to Shtisel. It’s considered to be one of Netflix’s best international shows and I can’t help but agree! I’m excited to watch the second season in June. An American version has been optioned for Amazon Prime.

Workin’ Moms (Netflix) –Another Netflix favorite of mine came back in May: Workin’ Moms! I flew through the first 8 episodes and highly recommend checking out this show’s first four seasons – I’m not-so patiently for the fifth season – if you’re in the mood for female-led comedy.

Friends With Kids (Amazon Prime) –Everyone knows I love rom coms in both book and movie form. I’m a big fan of Adam Scott, and Friends with Kids had been on my to-watch list for a while. Although I wish it had ended differently, this is such a funny and relaxing night watch.

Reviews

WHY DIDN’T I READ THIS SOONER: Well Met Review

AUSTEN LOVE: The Jane Austen Society Review

SUMMERTIME READ: On Ocean Boulevard Review

FAN FAVORITE ROM-COM: Josh & Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating Review

GIVE ME DYSTOPIAN YA DRAMA: The Thousandth Floor Review

READING HYPED YA: The Selection Series Review

COMPLICATED COMEDY: Brunch and Other Obligations Review

Other Bookish Fun

If We Were Having Coffee: The Graduation Edition

SUMMER READING TO-DO: Summer 2020 Most Anticipated Releases

Fangirl News Round Up #4: Rom Com Covers & Tons of TV

My Top 5 Sarah J. Maas Books

Recent TBR Additions: May 2020 Edition

COMPLICATED COMEDY: Brunch and Other Obligations Review

What did you read or watch in May? Share in the comments!

START OF SUMMER READING & NETFLIX: May 2020 Wrap Up May was another month having to adjust to the new normal we live in, with plenty of books & TV and a few more life happenings.

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Παρουσίαση Βιβλίου- ΗΛΙΑΣ ΚΟΥΛΟΥΚΟΥΝΤΗΣ: Απρόσιτες ακτές- Η ζωή σε μια ελληνική εφοπλιστική οικογένεια

  Η Medianeras και οι εκδόσεις ΠΟΤΑΜΟΣ σας προσκαλούν τη Δευτέρα 20 Νοεμβρίου 2017 στις 7:00 μ.μ. στον Πολυχώρο της Μουσικής Βιβλιοθήκης του Συλλόγου Οι Φίλοι της Μουσικής στο Μέγαρο Μουσικής Αθηνών, για την πρώτη παρουσίαση του νέου βιβλίου του Ηλία Κουλουκουντή «Απρόσιτες Ακτές- Η ζωή σε μια ελληνική εφοπλιστική οικογένεια».

Ομιλητές: John Chapple, Εκδότης Lycabettus Press Νίκος Μπακουνάκης, Καθηγητής Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου, δημοσιογράφος Γιάννης Ψαρόπουλος , Ανταποκριτής Ξένου Τύπου Θα παρέμβει ο Νίκος Λαμνίδης, Ψυχίατρος – Ψυχαναλυτής

  Ο Ηλίας Κουλουκουντής ξεκίνησε ένα κύκλο αυτοβιογραφικών βιβλίων όταν ήταν είκοσι επτά ετών και παρόλο που τα βιβλία του έχουν τη δική του ζωή ως σημείο εκκίνησης, ενσωματώνουν ελληνικά ιστορικά γεγονότα του 20ού αιώνα, συμπεριλαμβανομένης της ενοποίησης των Δωδεκανήσων με την Ελλάδα το 1948 και της Ελληνικής δικτατορίας της δεκαετίας του 1960.

Στο «The Feasts of Memory—A Journey to a Greek Island», ο Κουλουκουντής στρέφεται στην ανακάλυψη των ελληνικών καταβολών του, αποκαλώντας το βιβλίο του «μια αυτοβιογραφία όλων όσων δεν μου συνέβησαν». 
Όταν ο πρώτος πεθερός του Γεώργιος Μυλωνάς, υπουργός της φιλελεύθερης κυβέρνησης που προηγήθηκε των συνταγματαρχών, συνελήφθη και εξορίστηκε στο νησί της Αμοργού, ο Ηλίας οργάνωσε μια μικρή τολμηρή έφοδο για να τον σώσει και να τον φυγαδεύσει στην Τουρκία, oγδόντα μίλια μακριά(δείτε στον παρακάτω σύνδεσμο https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQXLuKtNgRM&feature=youtube for a ενα μικρό βίντεο σχετικά με την απόδραση). Μια αφήγηση της διάσωσης αυτής, τοποθετημένη στο πλαίσιο της αντικομφορμιστικής παιδικής ηλικίας του Κουλουκουντή σε μια εφοπλιστική οικογένεια στην κομητεία του Westchester, αποτελεί το αντικείμενο του δεύτερου βιβλίου του  «The Amorgos Conspiracy» (Η Συνωμοσία της Αμοργού).

Στις αρχές της δεκαετίας του 1980, ο Ηλίας έστρεψε την προσοχή του στον έλεγχο της ναυτιλιακής του κληρονομιάς, ενα πέρασμα ιδιαίτερα προκλητικό δεδομένης της έντονης πολιτικής ακτιβιστικής του δραστηριότητας τα προηγούμενα χρόνια. Ο Κουλουκουντής συχνά παραθέτει τα λόγια του André Malraux: “Η κληρονομιά δεν μπορεί να αποκτηθεί. Πρέπει να κατακτηθεί”. Με παιχνιδιάρικη ειρωνία, ο συγγραφέας χρεώνει στη Lucy Platt- σύζυγο του και μητέρα της κόρης του Delia, μια νέα γυναίκα βρετανικής καταγωγής από το Chichester στη νότια ακτή της Αγγλίας- την ιδέα να μπει ο ιδιος ενεργά στην οικογενειακή του επιχείρηση. Η Lucy ήταν η κινητήρια δύναμη της ωριμότητας του Ηλία, της ταυτότητάς του ως γονέα και της ναυτιλιακής του σταδιοδρομίας, τα οποία εξιστορούνται στο νέο του αυτοβιογραφικό βιβλίο, «Απρόσιτες Ακτές- Η ζωή σε μια ελληνική εφοπλιστική οικογένεια». Με ένα ειρωνικό χιουμοριστικό στιλ γραφής που έχει περιγραφεί ως «το καλύτερο noir των μέσων του περασμένου αιώνα» (μια περιγραφή του Basic Books), περιγράφει την παθιασμένη, περιπετειώδη και, κατά καιρούς, οδυνηρή του ζωή με τρόπο που επηρεάζει κάθε αναγνώστη.

Το νέο του βιβλίο “Απρόσιτες Ακτές – Η ζωή σε μια ελληνική εφοπλιστική οικογένεια”, ανοίγει ένα παράθυρο στον ερμητικά κλειστό κόσμο της ελληνικής ναυτιλίας, μέσα από μια εξιστόρηση που αγγίζει τρεις γενιές μιας από τις παλαιότερες ελληνικές εφοπλιστικές οικογένειες. Οι Απρόσιτες Ακτές περιγράφουν τη μετάβαση του συγγραφέα από την παιδική του ηλικία, σε μια προοδευτική πολιτική ακτιβιστική διαστηριότητα στα πρώτα χρόνια της ενήλικης ζωής του μέχρι την κατάκτηση της οικογενειακής εφοπλιστικής παράδοσης, μέσα σε αυτό το είδος της ελληνικής οικογένειας που ο κόσμος αρέσκεται να φαντάζεται ως ονειρική.

Το βιβλίο θα κυκλοφορήσει και σε αγγλική μετάφραση μέσα στο 2018.

Ηλίας Κουλουκουντής

Ο Ηλίας Κουλουκουντής γεννήθηκε το 1937 στο Λονδίνο μέσα σε μια ελληνική εφοπλιστική οικογένεια και μετακόμισε στην Ελλάδα με το ξεκίνημα του Β΄Παγκοσμίου Πολέμου. Λόγω πολέμου μετακινήθηκε ξανά από τη Σύρο στην Αμερική το 1940. Σπούδασε φιλολογία στο Philips Exeter και το Harvard. Έχει γράψει βιβλία, μεταφράσεις, σενάρια, και άρθρα, ενώ δίδαξε δημιουργική γραφή και ιστορία φιλολογίας στη Νέα Υόρκη και το Exeter.

http://eliaskulukundis.com

Παρουσίαση Βιβλίου- ΗΛΙΑΣ ΚΟΥΛΟΥΚΟΥΝΤΗΣ: Απρόσιτες ακτές- Η ζωή σε μια ελληνική εφοπλιστική οικογένεια was originally published on medianeras

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Bob and Delia went on vacation in Sulani and took the kids and the puppies with them. A couple of dogs stayes home with a dogsitter, because there wasn't enough space in the lovely bungalow on the water they rented.

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Jack and her little sister Beatrice sharing a room. Jack is a patient brother <3

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Jack and Beatrice had their birthdays on the same day! They both look great and I can't wait to see them as adults!

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Domestic life in House Pancakes. At least I can show the living room and the kitchen a little better. Once the children get a little older I think I'll do a small reno.

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Say hi to little Beatrice, Jack's new sister! She's just precious!

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It's little Jack's birthday! He is finally a toddler, now Bob and Delia can relax a little waiting for the new baby.

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A new baby is coming, and the parents are in very different moods.

Bob is questioning his life choices. Delia is just radiant.

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Well, guess what. Delia is pregnant AGAIN! Bob couldn't be... happier!

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Granparents Pancakes came to see baby Jack, and for the occasion Bob wanted to show his culinary skill to them, especially his mother (who eally wanted Bob to be a doctor, or a politician).

It was an okay night. Granpa was the one who enjoyed it most, thanks to Bob and Delia's swimming pool.

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Parents life: dad preparing dinner and mommy putting baby to sleep.