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Books On My Radar

So, for this Friday Finds post I’ll share with you what books I’ve recently read about which have definitely gone on my wish list.

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  • The Poet of Lochness by Brian Jay Corrigan. From Kirkus Review: An ill-matched American couple heads off to Scotland on a futile quest for the Loch Ness monster, in an atmospheric, bravely affecting debut. I found this one over at Jenclair’s.
  • The Little Giant of Aberdeen County by Tiffany Baker. Matt mentioned this novel recently and I liked what I’ve heard about it. It’s got an outcast daughter, family drama, coming of age….
  • The Safety of Secrets by Delaune Michel. A story of secrets and friendship unraveling. I’ve read about this one on several blogs now but I think I first heard about over at S. Krishna’s blog.
  • Under the Frangipani by Mia Cuto. A police procedural set in Mozambique. You know I love reading mysteries and foreign settings are my weakness. I found this one over on Euro Crime.
  • Sophie Pitt-Turnball Discovers America by Dyan Sheldon. This sounds like a funny YA novel about a teen who won’t be going to France for the summer and has to spend her time in America. Isabel mentioned this one and I have to put it on my list.

So, I hope everyone has a wonderful Halloween. I’m stocked up on candy and ok, I admit I already started eating some of it. Heh. Aside from reading a scary story or two, I’m planning to spend Friday bookbinding and planning my itinerary for the Texas Book Festival – that’s this weekend. Woo-hoo. I promise to tell you all about it.

This entry was posted on Thursday, October 30th, 2008 at 10:12 pm and is filed under Nightstand.

12 Responses to “Books On My Radar”

  1. aka nik http://keepthisonthedl.blogspot.com

    October 31st, 2008 at 9:30 am

    Happy Halloween to you, too!

  2. tanabata http://tanabata.blogspot.com

    October 31st, 2008 at 9:46 am

    Happy Halloween! Have a fabulous time at the Book Festival. :)

  3. christine http://snapshotsunmadegmail.com

    October 31st, 2008 at 4:54 pm

    Hope you have a fun Halloween and I am sure you will have a blast at the Texas Book Festival. Can’t wait to hear all about it!

  4. Tara http://booksandcooks.blogspot.com/

    October 31st, 2008 at 4:59 pm

    I have an arc of The Little Giant – it looks like a good one!

  5. jenclair http://bookgarden.blogspot.com/

    October 31st, 2008 at 8:28 pm

    Happy Halloween! Sounds like a good bunch of books on your radar!

  6. Isabel http://booksandotherstuff.blogspot.com

    October 31st, 2008 at 10:21 pm

    Yay. You don’t have to travel far for the book fair this year.

    Hope you win a nice prize or hear an interesting author.

  7. Dawn – She Is Too Fond Of Books http://www.sheistoofondofbooks.com

    November 1st, 2008 at 2:33 am

    Have a great weekend, sounds like fun!

    *Little Giant* is on my wishlist, too. I recently read *The Safety of Secrets* but haven’t reviewed it yet. Did you check out the podcast of the interview with Delaune Michel over at bookclubgirl?

  8. Bookfool, aka Nancy http://bookfoolery.blogspot.com/

    November 1st, 2008 at 3:39 am

    Happy Halloween! I haven’t heard of any of these books, but . . . I thought about you, today! Had to drop off some books and donations at the library and guess what I found in the library sale? Two Anita Brookner books! Wait, I’ll go see which ones . . . . okay, Latercomers and A Closed Eye. What do you think?

    Oh, oh, oh, have fun at the book festival! So envious.

  9. Matt http://mattviews.wordpress.com

    November 1st, 2008 at 5:47 am

    I just finished The Little Giant and I loved the story. It’s a bit depressing but at least she pulls it through. You’ll be intrigued by the layers of secrets and lies consider that you have always enjoyed mysteries. This one is very literary.

  10. Bookgirl http://www.bookgirl.net

    November 1st, 2008 at 6:10 am

    aka Nik – :)
    tanabata – I’ve got my itinerary planned for the festival :)
    Christine – I ate way too much candy so I guess I can say Halloween was good! haha…
    Tara – You lucky girl. Hope you’ll enjoy it and tell us all about it!
    jenclair – They do sound good don’t they? I just need lots more time :)
    Isabel – I know! I’m so excited. Even better, I don’t even have to pay for parking as I’ll either take the bus or park in Michael’s office parking lot. We should have good weather too so that’s great.
    Dawn – Oh darn, I missed that. I need to go check out if it’s still linked!
    Bookfool – Look at you – very lucky. I haven’t read those but I do have A Closed Eye on my wish list. I haven’t finished The Debut yet but I’m still enjoying it.
    Matt – I can’t wait to read your review of it! I’m glad to hear you enjoyed it. It sounds good so far.

  11. Literary Feline http://www.literaryfeline.com

    November 2nd, 2008 at 3:22 am

    I am looking forward to a couple of the books you mention. You always bring the most interesting books to my attention! Have a great Sunday, Iliana! Do you have to change your clocks back like I do tonight? Maybe I should just do it now and be done with it . . .

  12. Melody http://www.mel-reading-corner.blogspot.com/

    November 3rd, 2008 at 2:45 am

    Happy belated Halloween,Iliana!
    I am looking forward to reading your book trip and the books you bought!! ;P