Weekly Update

It's Monday!  What Are You Reading? is hosted by Sheila at Book Journey. Posted:Review: Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs--Delightfully quirky and creepy Review: Apologies to My Censor: The High and Low Adventures of a Foreigner in China by Mitch Moxley: Fascinating, occasionally scary, and sometimes hilarious Read:Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear, read by Rita Barrington Currently Reading:NOS4A2 by Joe Hill The Crowning Glory of Calla Lily Ponder by Rebecca Wells, read by Judith Ivey The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald Before You Know Kindness by Chris Bohjalian is on hold at the moment. I only have two weeks to get through the 686 pages of NOS4A2 and my lifelong librarian does not expect it to be a problem for me to do that. No pressure, right? Up Next:I really won't finish anything this week. My husband and I are heading to Williamsburg for a long weekend to celebrate both our birthdays. We're definitely planning to hit Busch Gardens while we're there. Any other recommendations for the area? What are you reading this week? I have an affiliate relationship with Malaprop's, my local independent bookstore located in beautiful downtown Asheville, NC; and Better World Books. I will receive a small commission at no cost to you if you purchase books through links on my site. My opinions are completely my own.

It's Monday!  What Are You Reading? is hosted by Sheila at Book Journey. Well, I apparently decided to take a little summer break from my blog. I haven't been reviewing, but I have been reading! Here's what's been going on in the month since the last time I participated in this meme. Posted: The Resurrectionist: The Lost Work of Dr. Spencer Black by E. B. Hudspeth: Review--Very creepy and beautifully illustrated The School of Essential Ingredients by Erica Bauermeister: Review--Beautiful prose that left even this picky eater hungry for more The Brass Verdict by Michael Connelly: Review--A solid entry into the Mickey Haller series The Reader by Bernhard Schlink: Review--Characters I couldn't like Read: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain The Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi, read by Jonathan Davis Blood Faerie by India Drummond Drawing Down the Moon: The Art of Charles Vess Lighthousekeeping by Jeanette Winterson The Haunted House by Jack Kilborn And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini Days of Blood and Starlight by Laini Taylor, read by Khristine Hvam Rules of Civility by Amor Towles Apologies to My Censor: The High and Low Adventures of a Foreigner in China by Mitch Moxley The Company by K. J. Parker Currently Reading: Before You Know Kindness by Chris Bohjalian Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear, read by Rita Barrington The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald Up Next: I don't expect to finish any of these, but I might add a nonfiction book into the mix. I'm also expecting Joe Hill's newest book, NOS4A2 at the library soon. What are you reading this week? I have an affiliate relationship with Malaprop's, my local independent bookstore located in beautiful downtown Asheville, NC; and Better…

Welcome to my weekly update for May 27, 2013! It's Monday! What Are You Reading? is hosted by Sheila at Book Journey. In a little personal update, I'm excited to announce that I bought a new-to-me car on Friday! A Subaru Impreza. I was driving a 1997 Subaru Legacy and it was faithful and loyal but starting to show its age in [...]

It's Monday!  What Are You Reading? is hosted by Sheila at Book Journey. Posted: The Novel in the Viola (aka The House at Tyneford) by Natasha Solomons: Review--3.5 Stars The Little Giant of Aberdeen County by Tiffany Baker, read by Carrington MacDuffie: Review--2.5 Stars The Curse of the Pharaohs by Elizabeth Peters: Review--3.5 Stars The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald: Review--3 Stars Read: The School of Essential Ingredients by Erica Bauermeister Die, Snow White! Die, Damn You! by Yuri Rasovsky, read by Sandra Oh, Simon Helberg, Kate Burton, et al. Currently Reading: The Resurrectionist: The Lost Work of Dr. Spencer Black by E. B. Hudspeth The Ivory and the Horn by Charles de Lint (re-read) Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain The Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi, read by Jonathan Davis Blood Faerie by India Drummond Up Next: I haven't even really started some of my "Currently Reading" books, so I'm sure I won't be looking for anything new. What are you reading this week? I have an affiliate relationship with Malaprop's, my local independent bookstore located in beautiful downtown Asheville, NC; and Better World Books. I will receive a small commission at no cost to you if you purchase books through links on my site. My opinions are completely my own.

It's Monday!  What Are You Reading? is hosted by Sheila at Book Journey. Posted: Red Emmy from Oral History by Lee Smith: Character Connection. Be sure to link up your own Character Connection posts for May! Princess Academy by Shannon Hale: Review--4 Stars Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides: Review--4 Stars The Dress Lodger by Sheri Holman: Review--3 Stars Winner of my giveaway of Ice by Sarah Beth Durst Read: The House at Tyneford by Natasha Solomons (also published as The Novel in the Viola, which is the edition I read) The Little Giant of Aberdeen County by Tiffany Baker, read by Carrington MacDuffie The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Currently Reading: The Resurrectionist: The Lost Work of Dr. Spencer Black by E. B. Hudspeth Die, Snow White! Die, Damn You! by Yuri Rasovsky, read by Sandra Oh, Simon Helberg, Kate Burton, et al. Blood Faerie by India Drummond Up Next: I am still waiting on Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain to come in for me at the library. Also, my current audio book is really short, so I'll probably be looking for another in a couple of days. What are you reading this week? I have an affiliate relationship with Malaprop's, my local independent bookstore located in beautiful downtown Asheville, NC; and Better World Books. I will receive a small commission at no cost to you if you purchase books through links on my site.

It's Monday!  What Are You Reading? is hosted by Sheila at Book Journey. Giveaway: ARC of Ice by Sarah Beth Durst Posted: Review: The Exile of Sara Stevenson by Darci Hannah--3 Stars Review: Tears of the Giraffe by Alexander McCall Smith, read by Lisette Lecat--3 Stars Review: A Study in Scarlet by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle--2 Stars Review: A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray--3.5 Stars Read: The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck Angus, Thongs, and Full-Frontal Snogging by Louise Rennison Princess Academy by Shannon Hale Can you tell that I was desperate for some lighter reading after finishing The Grapes of Wrath? Currently Reading: The House at Tyneford by Natasha Solomons (also published as The Novel in the Viola, which is the edition I'm reading) The Little Giant of Aberdeen County by Tiffany Baker, read by Carrington MacDuffie Up Next: I'm waiting on Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain to come in for me at the library. I've also got The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald and The Resurrectionist: The Lost Work of Dr. Spencer Black by E. B. Hudspeth stacked up on my nightstand, waiting their turn. I don't know if I'll feel like reading them this week, but they are options. I'm sure I'll be choosing a new audio book in the next couple of days as well. What are you reading this week? I have an affiliate relationship with Malaprop's, my local independent bookstore located in beautiful downtown Asheville, NC; and Better World Books. I will receive a small commission at no cost to you if you purchase books through links on my site.

It's Monday!  What Are You Reading? is hosted by Sheila at Book Journey. Posted:Review: A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier by Ishmael Beah Review: Summer Rental by Mary Kay Andrews, read by Isabel Keating Review: Bliss by Kathryn Littlewood Review: Mermaids in the Basement by Michael Lee West Read:Nothing. I didn't quite finish The Grapes of Wrath before our book club meeting today, but I gave it a good shot. Currently Reading:The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck The Little Giant of Aberdeen County by Tiffany Baker, read by Carrington MacDuffie Up Next:I may try to re-read The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald before the movie comes out. I haven't decided yet though. The sunshine and warmer weather have left me wanting to read lighter fare! What are you reading this week? I have an affiliate relationship with Malaprop's, my local independent bookstore located in beautiful downtown Asheville, NC; and Better World Books. I will receive a small commission at no cost to you if you purchase books through links on my site.

It's Monday!  What Are You Reading? is hosted by Sheila at Book Journey. Posted: Review: The House at the End of Hope Street by Menna von Praag Review: This is How You Lose Her by Junot Díaz Read: A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier by Ishmael Beah Summer Rental by Mary Kay Andrews, read by Isabel Keating Currently Reading: The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck The Little Giant of Aberdeen County by Tiffany Baker, read by Carrington MacDuffie Up Next: My book club meets Sunday to discuss Grapes and I'm only 80 pages in. I'll be lucky to finish, much less have time for anything else! What are you reading this week? I have an affiliate relationship with Malaprop's, my local independent bookstore located in beautiful downtown Asheville, NC. I will receive a small commission at no cost to you if you purchase books through links on my site.

It's Monday!  What Are You Reading? is hosted by Sheila at Book Journey. Posted:From Notting Hill With Love...Actually by Ali McNamara: Review Oral History by Lee Smith: Review I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith: Review Read:Oral History by Lee Smith This Is How You Lose Her by Junot Díaz Bliss by Kathryn Littlewood Currently Reading:A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier by Ishmael Beah Summer Rental by Mary Kay Andrews, read by Isabel Keating Up Next:My book club pick for this month is The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck. I'm waiting for it to come in at the libary. I'll be looking for a new audiobook this week as well. In other news...I purchased my ticket to see Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns when he comes to Asheville on June 14. I also pre-ordered his new book, And the Mountains Echoed. I'm so excited to see him! Huge, huge thanks to Malaprop's for getting such an awesome author to stop by our relatively small town! If you're anywhere nearby, be sure to come on out! You can find more information here. You can also find his full tour schedule on his website. What are you reading this week? I have an affiliate relationship with Malaprop's, my local independent bookstore located in beautiful downtown Asheville, NC; and Better World Books. I will receive a small commission at no cost to you if you purchase books through links on my site.

It's Monday!  What Are You Reading? is hosted by Sheila at Book Journey. In the past couple of weeks, I've Posted: Review: The Host by Stephenie Meyer Review: The Orchid Affair by Lauren Willig Readers' Workouts: The Color Run Edition Read: The House at the End of Hope Street by Menna van Praag The Host by Stephenie Meyer From Notting Hill With Love...Actually by Ali McNamara Currently Reading: Oral History by Lee Smith This Is How You Lose Her by Junot Díaz Summer Rental by Mary Kay Andrews, read by Isabel Keating Bliss by Kathryn Littlewood Up Next: I'm undecided. What are you reading this week? I have an affiliate relationship with Malaprop's, my local independent bookstore located in beautiful downtown Asheville, NC; and Better World Books. I will receive a small commission at no cost to you if you purchase books through links on my site.