Marina Sofia
@marinasofia.bsky.social
Global nomad, translator (RO and DE to EN), writer and publisher, addicted to world literature. Blog at https://findingtimetowrite.wordpress.com, publish at https://corylusbooks.com
Busy, kitschy, slightly tipsy... Berlin Christmas markets, here I come!
November 30, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Busy, kitschy, slightly tipsy... Berlin Christmas markets, here I come!
Not planning to go big on Christmas this year but I couldn't resist an Aventskranz
November 28, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Not planning to go big on Christmas this year but I couldn't resist an Aventskranz
So excited to see the Dreigroschenoper in Berlin at last in this lovely old theatre
November 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM
So excited to see the Dreigroschenoper in Berlin at last in this lovely old theatre
Oh no! Kasper Mauser says be careful when inspecting the kitchen
November 26, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Oh no! Kasper Mauser says be careful when inspecting the kitchen
Oh, here's a picture
November 26, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Oh, here's a picture
Hard to do with such a curious boy. Finished now and he immediately inspected everything
November 25, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Hard to do with such a curious boy. Finished now and he immediately inspected everything
Guess who managed to sneak out the front door while the workmen were bringing the kitchen cabinets in and then panicked at his own audacity, giving squeaky little meows on the stairs? #KasperMauser
November 25, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Guess who managed to sneak out the front door while the workmen were bringing the kitchen cabinets in and then panicked at his own audacity, giving squeaky little meows on the stairs? #KasperMauser
Last sight of bare walls. The kitchen comes today (hopefully)!
November 25, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Last sight of bare walls. The kitchen comes today (hopefully)!
On Black Friday 24th Nov 2 years ago I adopted this beautiful darling who's brought me more joy than any sale item!
November 24, 2025 at 1:29 PM
On Black Friday 24th Nov 2 years ago I adopted this beautiful darling who's brought me more joy than any sale item!
Snowy start to the week...
November 24, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Snowy start to the week...
When in Berlin, you have to read the classic travel writer about the surrounding area (although I gather he didn't hike all that much himself). 1€ at my lovely antiquarian ❤️
November 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
When in Berlin, you have to read the classic travel writer about the surrounding area (although I gather he didn't hike all that much himself). 1€ at my lovely antiquarian ❤️
Kasper Mauser in a pensive mood tonight
November 20, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Kasper Mauser in a pensive mood tonight
Was tricked by the title of this book in German to think this was another book by Tsumura that has been translated but it already has been translated into English by Polly Barton: There's No Such Thing as an Easy Job
November 20, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Was tricked by the title of this book in German to think this was another book by Tsumura that has been translated but it already has been translated into English by Polly Barton: There's No Such Thing as an Easy Job
Really enjoyed the readings from Erich Kästner, Joseph Roth and John Höxter last night at the Romanisches Café exhibition
November 15, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Really enjoyed the readings from Erich Kästner, Joseph Roth and John Höxter last night at the Romanisches Café exhibition
So... what are you going to read to me this morning? Said the innocent little soul who was having zoomies at midnight
November 10, 2025 at 7:53 AM
So... what are you going to read to me this morning? Said the innocent little soul who was having zoomies at midnight
Morning, Womble, taking it easy with the 6th book in the Babylon Berlin series - we're now in 1934 and it's getting more and more serious and dangerous
November 9, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Morning, Womble, taking it easy with the 6th book in the Babylon Berlin series - we're now in 1934 and it's getting more and more serious and dangerous
One half of the library/guestroom is starting to look good. The other half, however... 🫣🫣
November 5, 2025 at 2:11 PM
One half of the library/guestroom is starting to look good. The other half, however... 🫣🫣
Lovely walk around Wandlitz just before the rain started... but I don't think I can face going out again to the cinema tonight
November 1, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Lovely walk around Wandlitz just before the rain started... but I don't think I can face going out again to the cinema tonight
He's such a darling! Thanks for asking, we are very happy
November 1, 2025 at 9:20 AM
He's such a darling! Thanks for asking, we are very happy
The bin men, the back door slamming shut and all the other joys of apartment dwelling no longer bother #KasperMauser
October 30, 2025 at 3:59 PM
The bin men, the back door slamming shut and all the other joys of apartment dwelling no longer bother #KasperMauser
If you see this, post 4 female characters you love
October 29, 2025 at 9:23 PM
If you see this, post 4 female characters you love
Today's Berlinese lesson: I discover the doughnut known as Berliner in most of the German-speaking world is called a Pfannkuchen here. The correct name, as everyone knows, is Krapfen 😉
October 29, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Today's Berlinese lesson: I discover the doughnut known as Berliner in most of the German-speaking world is called a Pfannkuchen here. The correct name, as everyone knows, is Krapfen 😉
Three hours of shelving today and it doesn't feel like I made much progress but a) I'm exhausted b) I've run out of space c) the window blind lady is coming to measure up.
October 28, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Three hours of shelving today and it doesn't feel like I made much progress but a) I'm exhausted b) I've run out of space c) the window blind lady is coming to measure up.
Had to for the sake of speed. Let's see how much fits and what rose I need. Latest state of affairs:
October 27, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Had to for the sake of speed. Let's see how much fits and what rose I need. Latest state of affairs: