Reading

I love reading. And when I can’t read a book, I’ll listen to one. Here my favorite books of 2025:

  • An English murder by Cyril Hare.
  • A lady’s guide to fortune hunting by Sophie Irwin..
  • Schiffbruch mit tiger by Yann Martel.
  • Melody by Martin Suter.
  • Fortune favors the dead by Stephen Spotswood.

Gardening

Balconies are also gardens! On our Berlin balcony I grow the loveliest strawberries, cucumbers, potatoes and herbs. We also have a tiny plot in a community garden. I’m particularly interested in permaculture, food forests and organic agriculture.

Furniture restoration

Restoring antique and vintage wooden furniture clears my head. Not having a workshop though, I have to resort to our bathroom, which now houses a collection of tools, varnishes and glues :p.

Dog

Our new puppy Edgar will join us soon!