Review: Cut!: How Lotte Reiniger and a Pair of Scissors Revolutionized Animation by C. E. Winters & Matt Schu

I just could not resist reading this short picture book. Although I had never heard about Lotte before. And only bought this book because of my love for the author, Cat Winters. This was such a short story, but I am glad that I read it.

I'm giving it four stars, as it was stunning, but not fully a story for me, haha. But I so enjoyed getting to know about Lotte and her history. It was fully fascinating. All the illustrations were gorgeous too; Matt Schu did such a great job.

I shall not write much more about this story, as this picture book was really short. It had great writing and a good story. I knew nothing about Lotte Reiniger before, but now I'm curious about her. I so loved reading about how she made movies with scissors, cutting out paper silhouettes. I loved all of the illustrations. Cut! How Lotte Reiniger and a Pair of Scissors Revolutionized Animation tells the story of how Lotte came to be such a great filmmaker, ending up making at least 60 of her unique movies. You should all read this story too, to get to know about Lotte.

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Waiting on Wednesday #592

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

MENACING MANOR (Sinister Summer #4)
BY KIERSTEN WHITE

Goodreads Description:

Book four in the tragic series about the Sinister-Winterbottom twins, who must solve one wretched mystery after the next, brought to you by #1 New York Times bestselling author KIERSTEN WHITE. The electrifying penultimate adventure finds the Sinister-Winterbottoms at the manor of Mr. Frank and Dr. Stein!

After escaping from Edgaren't and Dr. Jay, the Sinister-Winterbottoms and their friends arrive at Stein Manor Science Camp. They all work together to distract the friendly teenage camp director so they can explore and look for clues about where their parents might be.

Meanwhile, Theo and Alexander settle on a daring plan. They know exactly where Edgaren't is going to be: coming for them, and the books. This time, they'll be ready. This time, they'll get answers. And this time, they won't trust the adult in charge, which is easy enough when it's enormous, lurking, unfriendly Mr. Frank. But as they get closer to opening the books and their parents' histories, an unexpected foe is watching everything they do. . . .

Fake volcanoes! Real sea caves! Strangely modified frogs! Startling betrayal! And a lightning-struck manor! all combine for the electrifying penultimate Sinister Summer adventure.

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover
Expected Publication: May 2, 2023 by Delacorte Press
Pre-Order: Book Depository and Blackwells and Amazon

I know, I know. I have not yet read book one. Oops. And this is book four! What even! Ha :D But.. I own them all :) And I'm getting this one too. Simply because I adore Kiersten. Oops. I do think I will like these spooky stories, though, as they look gorgeous. And sounds awesome too. So, yeah. I'm excited for this :)
What are you waiting for on this menacing Wednesday?

In My Mailbox #589

This past week have suuuucked. Ugh. I was sick a week ago. Then I took a corona test on sunday, and it was positive. Goddamn it. I am not happy about it. Second time, a year since my first time positive. And this week have been fucking awful. I have not been doing well at all and have been reacting so poorly to having corona, haha. My body and health sucks. Sigh. I'm better today, but not good. Just want to heal fast and hoping my body isn't more damaged from having had corona again. Ugh. But, yeah. I am okay. Have not read anything this week, have not been well enough. Just mostly been sitting still, trying to take it easy. Sigh. Oh. And I got all the mail this week. Oops. Aaall the books. Ahh. Even my two-week missing package showed up. What even. I cannot believe it, haha :) But I'm glad it made it. <3 I got a bunch of pop figures, oops. Must stop buying. This week I'm waiting on Lying in the Deep :) Hope you're well. <3

Chain of Thorns. Whoops. All my copies are here, ha :) Two US hardcovers, one UK hardcover, and the waterstones uk hardcover special edition. <3 It's gorgeous. I need to catch up on this series very soon :)
Seasparrow. Got my fairyloot edition of Seasparrow :D And it is stunning, eee. I love it so much. Sigh. <3
The Stolen Heir. Had forgotten about this one, now bought :) I know, haven't read book one yet. One day.
Empire of the Vampire. I haven't read this one yet either. Oops. But now I have the new UK paperbacks :)
Lore. Another book I have not read yet, oops, and I own the hardcover. But bought this new pback too :)
Ninth House. Ordered from waterstones, so had to get this special edition cover paperback, haha. Pretty.
Skyborn: Call of the Crow. Paperback edition is out. And it looks stunning. I loved this series so so much.
Animal Crossing. I had to own this desk mat :D It is so pretty. Eee. I have nowhere to put it, ha, but love.
Funko Europe. Yeah. I got a whole bunch of more pop figures. Oops. Max, at last :D Love love love all my mystery minis from Stranger Things. <3 Got a bunch of different :) Now missing four rarer ones. I need :)

More Instagram photos here. <3

Waiting on Wednesday #591

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

LYING IN THE DEEP BY DIANA URBAN

Goodreads Description:

A juicy mystery of jealousy, love, and betrayal set on a Semester at Sea-inspired cruise ship, with a diverse cast of delightfully suspicious characters who’ll leave you guessing with every jaw-dropping twist.

After being jilted by her ex-boyfriend and best friend, Jade couldn't be more ready to embark on the adventure of a lifetime—11 countries in 4 months, all from the luxurious Campus on Board ship—and to wedge an entire globe between her and the people who broke her heart.

But when Jade discovers the backstabbing couple are also setting sail, her obsession with them grows and festers, leading to a shocking murder. And as their friends begin to drop like flies, Jade and her new crush must race to clear her name and find the killer they’re trapped at sea with….before anyone else winds up in body bags.

Perfect for readers of Natalie D. Richards, E. Lockhart, and Karen McManus!

Format: 384 pages, Hardcover
Expected Publication: May 2, 2023 by Razorbill
Pre-Order: Book Depository and Blackwells and Amazon

I'm both curious and nervous about this book, haha :) I like the cover a whole lot. And I think it sounds like it could be an amazing murder book. I'm worried about the romance. Sigh. Hoping for no drama/triangle feelings. I'm hopeful that it will be amazing and that there will only be romance with the girl and her new crush. I'm crossing my fingers, ha :) As I do think that I will like this book a whole lot. Want to, at least :)
What are you waiting for on this shocking Wednesday?

In My Mailbox #588

Already another Saturday. How rude. Time is moving too fast :) But I am so excited about that, because I cannot wait for winter to be over, haha. I want it to be April, for it to be time to put my spa bath up again. <3 And for it to be May, as I will have the most wonderful birthday, ahh :) Hope time continues to move fast, haha. Anyway. This week. Ugh. My missing/lost package has not been found. It went missing two weeks ago. At last got a refund from funko europe, but ugh, I'm disappointed. I wanted my sold out items. Rude. I did get a bunch of other great mail, though. <3 And I read another book this week :D Yay! That makes it four books read so far this year, which is way more than last year, when I read my fourth book at the end of April. Gosh. So, yeah. I'm happy to be reading more :) But now need a little break, I think. I'm exhausted. And I am now sick too, of course. Uuugh. Not feeling good at all. Yeah. But I'm doing my best anyway :) Oh, I have played a whole lot of Mario Party Superstars with my nephew; so much fun. <3 This week I'm waiting on Find Him Where You Left Him Dead :D And shared my review of Princess of Souls :)

Cut! I'm so excited to read this new book by Cat Winters. <3 I love that she has written a picture book.
Rise of the Dragons: The Lost Lands. Bought this book only because Jessica Khoury wrote it, haha :)
One Girl in All the World. One day I shall read the first book, so I may read this second one too, ha :D
Seasparrow. Finally bought the UK paperback edition for my collection as well. <3 Huge and gorgeous.
Hell Bent. Got my stunning waterstones edition, at last :D Love the stained edges. <3 So love this cover.
Funko Europe. Oops. Another pop figure order, ha :) LOVE my orca. <3 Love the new spider-man too :)
Funko Pop. Oh! The Mickey Mouse holiday pop figure was bought via a private seller here; needed him :)

More Instagram photos here. <3