Hello Peeps!

To prepare for the 2026 Summer Readalong, I thought I'd let you know that there is a very special edition you might be interested in!

Back in the 1950's when audiobooks weren't a thing yet, people were tuning in on the radio. The French national public broadcaster organization (the premises of the ORTF) had a night show on which you could listen to books being read 🤯 And it so happened that Albert Camus came on this show to read The Stranger/L'étranger himself 🤯🤯🤯 You have to imagine people tuning in each night at the same time to get the next part of the story! Just like series before Netflix 😏

The recording has been preserved and you can now find it on Spotify and Audible (and probably others too) 😊

Camus reads slowly enough, and it's so interesting to hear his unbothered voice, very telling of the time, it's a little nugget of history! I listened to it a few months back and it made the experience so special, I would highly recommend it! (The book in itself is another story...)

I hope this can interest natives to make the jump (especially if you aren't usually into audiobooks), but also French learners who would like to try it out for a first read or a reread!

Happy last day of the month, Boundlings. Today I am in a super good mood. Why, asked almost no one? Yesterday afternoon, I turned in all my paperwork to my school district and the state to officially retire on June 4th after 32 years of teaching. There is no going back now. Just open roads and a ton of books to read.

If you have any happiness you would like to share. I would love to read about it. I think everyone can use a little joy. What is going on in your world, big or small, that is bringing you happiness and joy?

Edit*

I got so caught up in the retirement joy and asking the question that I forgot the other piece of joyful news. Today is my 32nd wedding anniversary. I didn't forget this morning with my wife, thankfully. That could have been trouble. Actually, that's not true. She forgot about it for a year and has been waiting ever since to get even. I refuse to lose my advantage. This is clearly all the ingredients for a happy marriage.

Next week, I am going to reread/listen to The Hobbit for the first time in 47 years. I read it as a kid and for some reason never got back to it. I am going to try to make it a big deal. Over the last year, I have been on a weight loss journey (I have lost 70 pounds). I have been trying to get healthy before I retire so that my wife and I can enjoy the remainder of our lives together. Part of that journey has been walking every day. I have been keeping myself motivated by joining The Conquerors Challenges so I can earn medals when I reach walking goals.

They have a Hobbit Medal, so I am joining that walk. I am going to start my reread by listening to The Hobbit while earning a Medal. I will switch to reading the book after the first few days because I really want to have the feel of reading my Easton Press edition. I just thought it would be super fun to start a journey on foot, so listening first. After I finished the book, I bought the 4 K Blu-ray to watch (I have never watched it because I wanted to reread the book first).

What are your anticipated rereads? Do you have a favorite that you read often? Does anyone else go out of their way to be silly about it?

Whats up with you all... Hope you had/have a great day😇 Just wanted to know how long are your reading streaks... Mine is just 25🙃 Share yours too✨