# intriguing (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover intriguing. Page: Feed: --- ## [Winding Up the Week #480](https://bookjotter.com/2026/08/15/winding-up-the-week-480/) _2026-08-15 · Paula Bardell-Hedley · Book Jotter_ This week I delve into books newly read and reviewed, roam through some of the most compelling literary commentary on the blogosphere, mark a variety of celebrations (from Tove Jansson Moomin Month to the birthdays of Walter Scott, Charles Bukowski, Diana Wynne Jones and others) and shine a light on intriguing pieces from across the Internet. ## [High Summer, Low Tides #ToveTrove](https://bookjotter.com/2026/08/13/high-summer-low-tides-tovetrove/) _2026-08-13 · Paula Bardell-Hedley · Book Jotter_ I return to the Finnish archipelago for Tove Moomin Month with the latest addition to my Tove Trove library – a reading of 'The Summer Book', Tove Jansson’s portrait of a grandmother, a granddaughter and the small island where they spent a single summer. ## [Winding Up the Week #479](https://bookjotter.com/2026/08/08/winding-up-the-week-479/) _2026-08-08 · Paula Bardell-Hedley · Book Jotter_ Following my two week hiatus, I turn to books read and reviewed across the Internet, explore standout literary writing, note a range of anniversaries (including Tove Jansson Day, National Book Lovers Day and the birthdays of Philip Larkin and P.L. Travers), revisit earlier posts ripe for rediscovery and spotlight engaging features from around the web. ## [Shh! When the Advice Giver Needs Advice...](https://ameliawilson.substack.com/p/shh-when-the-advice-giver-needs-advice) _2026-08-05 · Amelia Wilson · Happy on Purpose_ plus, a witty new book, intriguing shows, and an honest conversation about how hard happiness can be... ## [A Little Something to Fill the Gap](https://bookjotter.com/2026/08/01/a-little-something-to-fill-the-gap/) _2026-08-01 · Paula Bardell-Hedley · Book Jotter_ A short week for me means a brief message rather than my usual weekly wind up. You will, however, still see announcements for both Tove Jansson Moomin Month and Women in Translation Month 2026, and among the birthday celebrants this weekend are Herman Melville, James Baldwin and Rose Tremain. ## [Winding Up the Week #478](https://bookjotter.com/2026/07/25/winding-up-the-week-478/) _2026-07-25 · Paula Bardell-Hedley · Book Jotter_ This week’s round up moves from recently read and reviewed books to notable pieces of literary writing across the blogosphere, alongside a handful of anniversaries worth marking (including the birthdays of George Bernard Shaw and Aldous Huxley). It also gathers a selection of intriguing book related features from around the Internet. ## [Winding Up the Week #477](https://bookjotter.com/2026/07/18/winding-up-the-week-477/) _2026-07-18 · Paula Bardell-Hedley · Book Jotter_ This week’s round‑up ranges from recently read and reviewed books to standout literary writing across the blogosphere, alongside anniversaries of note (among them World Listening Day and the birth of William Makepeace Thackeray). It also returns to earlier posts deserving another look and draws together a set of intriguing book‑related features from around the Internet. ## [5 Surprising Gratitude Practices That Actually Work](https://ameliawilson.substack.com/p/5-surprising-gratitude-practices) _2026-07-15 · Amelia Wilson · Happy on Purpose_ plus, sizzling age-gap romance novels, fun new shows, and a GIVEAWAY! ## [Winding Up the Week #476](https://bookjotter.com/2026/07/11/winding-up-the-week-476/) _2026-07-11 · Paula Bardell-Hedley · Book Jotter_ This week’s round-up gathers recently read and reviewed books, standout literary writing from across the blogosphere and a selection of notable anniversaries (including Bowdler’s Day, Malala Day and Henry David Thoreau’s birthday). It also revisits past posts worth rediscovering and highlights intriguing book-related features from around the Internet. ## [The Price of Knowledge](https://m0streng0.eu/blog/the-price-of-knowledge/) _2026-07-09 · gsnts1vz@m0streng0.eu (M0streng0) · M0streng0's Blog_ Last week, while I was doing some research on the ways companies are implementing child safety features (an essay I’ll publish in the future), I got blocked on the New York Times website, asking me to log in to my account. Otherwise known as “Subscribe now to keep reading” . This got me wondering whether we need to add a new subscription to the pile every time we just want to… ## [Find it on Amazon (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/jONyaYtABV0X) _2026-07-08 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Amazon product listing to see details and availability ## [13 Unexpected Things I Love About Being in My 50s!](https://ameliawilson.substack.com/p/13-unexpected-things-i-love-about) _2026-07-08 · Amelia Wilson · Happy on Purpose_ for Taylor Swift, and everyone else who hasn't gotten here yet... ## [Winding Up the Week #475](https://bookjotter.com/2026/07/04/winding-up-the-week-475/) _2026-07-04 · Paula Bardell-Hedley · Book Jotter_ This week I focus on books read and reviewed, discover some of the best writing about literature on the blogosphere, keep up with a variety of literary anniversaries (including Alice in Wonderland Day, Nathaniel Hawthorne’s birthday and something else on 4th of July that has slipped my mind), focus on past posts deserving to be rediscovered and call attention to fascinating features from across… ## [9 Affordable Luxuries: Midlife Beauty Essentials!](https://ameliawilson.substack.com/p/9-affordable-luxuries-midlife-beauty) _2026-07-01 · Amelia Wilson · Happy on Purpose_ from $10.50 to $46: products I swear by, use to the last drop, and have relied on for years ## [Mullvad's Co-founder Controversy](https://m0streng0.eu/blog/mullvad-co-founder-controversy/) _2026-06-29 · gsnts1vz@m0streng0.eu (M0streng0) · M0streng0's Blog_ This post follows the format: Detail the controversy Analyze Mullvad’s response Compare this situation to a similar case (Proton’s CEO) My action as a customer of Mullvad’s services. « IMPORTANT TO MENTION » This blog post does not intend to take a political position on the topic. I want to lay out everything about this controversy and try to understand both sides. You may verify… ## [Winding Up the Week #474](https://bookjotter.com/2026/06/27/winding-up-the-week-474/) _2026-06-27 · Paula Bardell-Hedley · Book Jotter_ This week I focus on books read and reviewed, discover some of the best writing about literature on the blogosphere, keep up with a variety of literary anniversaries (including Helen Keller Day and Global Smurf Day), spotlight past posts deserving to be rediscovered and call attention to fascinating features from across the Internet. ## [A Genius Hack That Makes Entertaining Easier](https://ameliawilson.substack.com/p/a-genius-hack-that-makes-entertaining) _2026-06-24 · Amelia Wilson · Happy on Purpose_ how to calm nerves and deepen friendships, plus intriguing new shows, and a fantastic deal on a reader favorite! ## [Finn Family Moomintroll by Tove Jansson #ToveTrove](https://bookjotter.com/2026/06/24/finn-family-moomintroll-by-tove-jansson-tovetrove/) _2026-06-24 · Paula Bardell-Hedley · Book Jotter_ My latest addition to the Moomin shelf in the Tove Trove library is ‘Finn Family Moomintroll’, the third book in the original series, published in 1948. ## [The 42 Most Binge-Worthy Books, TV Shows, and Movies of 2026 (So Far)!](https://ameliawilson.substack.com/p/the-42-most-binge-worthy-books-tv) _2026-06-17 · Amelia Wilson · Happy on Purpose_ my favorites, your favorites, plus a GIVEAWAY! ## [7 (Fun!) Reasons to Find a Way to Laugh Every Day](https://ameliawilson.substack.com/p/7-fun-reasons-to-find-a-way-to-laugh) _2026-06-10 · Amelia Wilson · Happy on Purpose_ why laughter is the best medicine, plus a wonderful new novel, and life-changing advice from therapists ## [9 Life Lessons I Learned on the Tennis Court](https://ameliawilson.substack.com/p/9-life-lessons-i-learned-on-the-tennis) _2026-06-03 · Amelia Wilson · Happy on Purpose_ on ambition, self-sabotage, and finally deciding to go for it ## [Prime Noise-Cancelling Picks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Nn7pkxtXS9tV) _2026-06-03 · **Sponsored**_ Browse Prime-eligible, 4-star-and-up noise-cancelling earbuds with fast shipping and deals ## [15 Easy Ways to Harness the Joy of Anticipation](https://ameliawilson.substack.com/p/15-easy-ways-to-harness-the-power) _2026-05-27 · Amelia Wilson · Happy on Purpose_ plus, a beloved show is back, a treat for tennis lovers, and timeless parenting advice ## [Found: 21 Chic Must-Haves for a Long Summer Weekend (And Beyond!)](https://ameliawilson.substack.com/p/found-21-chic-must-haves-for-a-long) _2026-05-20 · Amelia Wilson · Happy on Purpose_ breezy dresses, beauty essentials, and hosting heroes, plus my secret new project! ## [Advice for Life: Timeless Wisdom from 5 Iconic Graduation Speeches](https://ameliawilson.substack.com/p/advice-for-life-timeless-wisdom-from) _2026-05-13 · Amelia Wilson · Happy on Purpose_ work is a rubber ball, effortless is a myth, you worship what you sit next to, and more! ## [101 Hobbies Proven to Make You Happier, Healthier, and Sharper](https://ameliawilson.substack.com/p/101-hobbies-proven-to-make-you-happier) _2026-05-06 · Amelia Wilson · Happy on Purpose_ banish burnout and reclaim joy! ## [3 Surprisingly Effective Ways to Get Better Sleep](https://ameliawilson.substack.com/p/3-surprisingly-effective-ways-to) _2026-04-29 · Amelia Wilson · Happy on Purpose_ plus, a foolproof Mother's Day strategy, and this month's GIVEAWAY! ## [The Truth About Starting over in Midlife](https://ameliawilson.substack.com/p/the-7-stages-of-a-successful-midlife) _2026-04-22 · Amelia Wilson · Happy on Purpose_ the 7 essential stages of a reckoning and reinvention ## [The Kind and Gentle Way to Beat Procrastination...](https://ameliawilson.substack.com/p/3-kind-and-gentle-ways-to-beat-procrastination) _2026-04-15 · Amelia Wilson · Happy on Purpose_ plus, holy grail white pants, a must-see new show, and a perfect book club pick ## [One Rule That Instantly Improves Every Relationship](https://ameliawilson.substack.com/p/one-rule-that-instantly-improves) _2026-04-08 · Amelia Wilson · Happy on Purpose_ plus, two intriguing new novels, get dressed to get happy, and what guests secretly notice about your home ## [How to Get Dressed to Get Happy!](https://ameliawilson.substack.com/p/how-to-get-dressed-to-get-happy) _2026-04-08 · Amelia Wilson · Happy on Purpose_ chatting with Hey Mrs. Solomon on Style... [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/193496241/a241ab2505ace5deda34aa81f6a492be.mp3) ## [The Popular Habits I Dropped to Upgrade My Life](https://ameliawilson.substack.com/p/3-popular-habits-i-dropped-to-increase) _2026-04-01 · Amelia Wilson · Happy on Purpose_ plus, a very special giveaway, why we can't concentrate, and how to be more resilient ## [profullstack on Ko‑fi (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Xy6mwPlZZUPq) _2026-04-01 · **Sponsored**_ Open the creator's Ko‑fi page. ## [Micro Mood Lifters: 3 Easy Ways to Beat the Blahs](https://ameliawilson.substack.com/p/micro-mood-lifters-3-easy-ways-to) _2026-03-25 · Amelia Wilson · Happy on Purpose_ plus, cozy books, quick spring dinners, and a delightful way to strengthen friendships ## [5 Simple and Cozy Rituals to Thrive in Spring](https://ameliawilson.substack.com/p/5-simple-and-cozy-rituals-to-thrive) _2026-03-24 · Amelia Wilson · Happy on Purpose_ learning to love a season that refuses to be rushed! ## [The Man in the High Castle](https://m0streng0.eu/reviews/the-man-in-the-high-castle/) _2026-02-04 · gsnts1vz@m0streng0.eu (M0streng0) · M0streng0's Blog_ Some months ago, I watched the whole Amazon show with the same name, and I really liked it. That’s why I had high hopes for the book, and since it was written by Philip K. Dick, I knew it wouldn’t let me down. And indeed I am not! This book takes us to a world where the Axis ruled, a world that is fortunately far from the present (and hopefully for eternity). A narrative that genuinely… ## [Tailscale in all eReaders](https://m0streng0.eu/tutorials/tailscale-ereaders/) _2026-01-17 · gsnts1vz@m0streng0.eu (M0streng0) · M0streng0's Blog_ This was an interesting project that all started with me self-hosting rmfakecloud on my server and running the rmfakecloud-proxy to trick my reMarkable 2 into thinking it was connected to the official servers. A very cool project that allows me to have control over my data and more easily add and edit files without having to either pay for the service (around 30 €/year) or trust their side of… ## [The Thursday Murder Club](https://m0streng0.eu/reviews/the-thursday-murder-club/) _2026-01-17 · gsnts1vz@m0streng0.eu (M0streng0) · M0streng0's Blog_ This movie was based on a book series (that I haven’t read, but it will go to my reading list) by Richard Osman. It’s a 5-book murder mystery book series, with multiple hints of Agatha Christie’s crime novels (which I love so much). I suspect that the entire narrative may have been significantly influenced by Agatha Christie’s “The Thirteen Problems (or The Tuesday… ## [Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery](https://m0streng0.eu/reviews/wake-up-dead-man/) _2025-12-22 · gsnts1vz@m0streng0.eu (M0streng0) · M0streng0's Blog_ Now this is what I call a MOVIE. I’ve watched the entire movie collection, and this is by far the best. And that says a lot, since the others were great as well. It’s so captivating, leaving us always wanting to know the next scene, the next act… I remember there was a moment that I thought that the movie was about to conclude, with the great reveal of the murderer, buuuuuuuuut no , I… ## [Drive](https://m0streng0.eu/reviews/drive/) _2025-11-30 · gsnts1vz@m0streng0.eu (M0streng0) · M0streng0's Blog_ I found it entertaining, and that was exactly what I was looking for. Ironically, I was on a long car trip and needed something to distract myself, so I grabbed this movie and watched it. Although the movie has been out for a while, I only recently discovered it after learning that the music I like to listen to by Kavinsky was featured in the opening, so I decided to give it a try. ## [Death's End](https://m0streng0.eu/reviews/deaths-end/) _2025-11-20 · gsnts1vz@m0streng0.eu (M0streng0) · M0streng0's Blog_ I’m at a loss for words, not even sure where to begin. It’s just EPIC . The end of The Dark Forest made me think that this series would go in a certain direction, but I was wrong; it’s actually so much more. It is so different from its original roots that it is unrecognizable, but it is for the better; it explores amazing theories and concepts like time warping and… ## [My Nixos Experience](https://m0streng0.eu/blog/my-nixos-experience/) _2025-05-06 · gsnts1vz@m0streng0.eu (M0streng0) · M0streng0's Blog_ « DEFINITION OF FUN » Change Linux systems frequently until you locate your haven. I went to NixOS this time. After trying it a few years ago, I found it harder than any other system I’d used, even Arch . That’s right… But I tried it again this time, armed with all the knowledge I had learned before. It wasn’t easy at first; I had to try a few different configurations before I… ## [Black Mirror](https://m0streng0.eu/reviews/black-mirror/) _2025-05-05 · gsnts1vz@m0streng0.eu (M0streng0) · M0streng0's Blog_ This one is really different; it’s truly one-of-a-kind in its own right. Some have characterized it as revolutionary, subversive, dark, subliminal, and totally awesome. To begin, each episode tells a different story, presents a fresh take on a taboo topic, or offers a radical new outlook on the future. There isn’t a way to review this show as a whole because every episode is different.… ## [Cosmic — Alpha 6](https://m0streng0.eu/blog/cosmic-alpha-6/) _2025-04-02 · gsnts1vz@m0streng0.eu (M0streng0) · M0streng0's Blog_ I’ve been using System76’s “Cosmic-DE” for the past 10 days. It’s still being worked on ( Alpha 6 ). I have made the decision to transition from Arch Linux with DWM (Xorg — X11) to the Fedora Spin with Cosmic-DE. Since it’s a beta spin, it uses the Fedora 42 beta. I wanted to see how far along Wayland was for everyday use. Things have been pretty good for me so… ## [The Dark Forest](https://m0streng0.eu/reviews/the-dark-forest/) _2025-04-02 · gsnts1vz@m0streng0.eu (M0streng0) · M0streng0's Blog_ The Dark Forest , just like its predecessor, is incredibly fantastic. I know I pretty much went straight to my opinion, but this book has a special place in my heart and mind and has been added to my favorites’ shelf. Although the plot was built upon what happened in the first volume, this book is completely different, in a good sense. I love The Three-Body Problem , but I think this book I… ## [The Three-Body Problem](https://m0streng0.eu/reviews/the-three-body-problem/) _2025-03-12 · gsnts1vz@m0streng0.eu (M0streng0) · M0streng0's Blog_ I learned about this book from the TV adaptation that was based on it ( see my review here ), and because of that, I knew what the main theme of the book was before I even started reading it. In the end, though, I have to say that the book is MUCH better than the show. To the best of my knowledge, the physics are implemented correctly, and the idea of a three-body system without a mathematical… ## [Wi-Fi Hotspot in Linux](https://m0streng0.eu/tutorials/wifi-hotspot-linux/) _2025-02-26 · gsnts1vz@m0streng0.eu (M0streng0) · M0streng0's Blog_ I often find myself in a situation where I need to temporarily connect to a certain network with a device that is usually offline. For various reasons, it is advantageous to create a temporary Wi-Fi hotspot for that specific device without granting it direct access to the router. Creating a hotspot using a mobile phone is a quick and easy way, however, sometimes I prefer to use my laptop to do… ## [Ensaio Sobre a Cegueira](https://m0streng0.eu/reviews/ensaio-sobre-a-cegueira/) _2025-02-13 · gsnts1vz@m0streng0.eu (M0streng0) · M0streng0's Blog_ I must start by saying that as Portuguese, I have a great respect for the work by José Saramago, in which with his masterpieces he was able to provide something unique to our culture, a Nobel Prize. This book is very intense and very detailed, in which it properly illustration a fictitious scenario in which the world is put in a unique and difficult reality. Saramago’s ability to control the… ## [Website 2.0](https://m0streng0.eu/blog/website2.0/) _2025-02-10 · gsnts1vz@m0streng0.eu (M0streng0) · M0streng0's Blog_ Yesterday, I switched over to the latest version of my website, which I’ve been working on for the past couple of days. I was no longer updating my website, and I no longer enjoyed looking at its state. I found it difficult to read the contents, and that just made me want to make a better version of it. This new theme was highly inspired by Kev Quirk’s website . Thanks to him and his… ## [Severance](https://m0streng0.eu/reviews/severance/) _2025-02-08 · gsnts1vz@m0streng0.eu (M0streng0) · M0streng0's Blog_ End Season 1: If I were to sum up this show in a single word, it would be simply “WOW” . There are no discernible words for it. The show is truly remarkable, with exceptional and distinctive cinematography, and the narrative, akin to a chef’s kiss . I love the concept of separating the personal from the work life, literally, through this Severance process. It’s amazing to… ## [Silo](https://m0streng0.eu/reviews/silo/) _2025-01-17 · gsnts1vz@m0streng0.eu (M0streng0) · M0streng0's Blog_ This is a highly intriguing and innovative narrative, wherein a society is compelled to live underground, in a Silo, due to unknown causes. The way mystery involves the story by leaving more questions than answers makes you want to know what is going to happen next. Furthermore, the way social classes are physically placed in the Silo and that the most important jobs ( even though all social… ## [Dark Matter (Book)](https://m0streng0.eu/reviews/dark-matter-book/) _2025-01-14 · gsnts1vz@m0streng0.eu (M0streng0) · M0streng0's Blog_ I’ve come across this great literary work through the TV series that was based on it. I found it to be highly intriguing and thought-provoking. The connection with scientific theories and terms, such as Dark Matter (which got its name from it), and the whole narrative being centered around Schrödinger’s cat theory , really piqued my curiosity. I was amused and amazed by reading the… ## [Minority Report](https://m0streng0.eu/reviews/minority-report/) _2025-01-14 · gsnts1vz@m0streng0.eu (M0streng0) · M0streng0's Blog_ This was a thoughtful film that provoked thought. It is a high-quality film by Spielberg, featuring a fast-paced plot that thoroughly explores the narrative created by Philip Dick . This thriller movie provokes and questions the power and control of the system. I personally love all Philip Dick’s narratives, either being through its books or properly made adaptations for those same books. I…