Lots of new books have been arriving at Casa Bookgirl this week. First a big thank you to Ravenous Reader who sent me a copy of Friend of My Youth by Alice Munro. I have recently read two short stories by Munro and have found them very moving. I can’t believe it’s taken me so long to discover her work but so glad I finally have. Needless to say, I’m really looking forward to this book.
Also, I’ve been visiting BookMooch quite a bit lately and I’ve gotten a hold of some good books. Check it out:
- A Spot of Bother by Mark Haddon. I’ve been wanting to read this after having enjoyed his first novel, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.
- Death Angel by Martha Powers. I remember reading quite a few reviews when this book first came out and they all seemed to rave about this gripping thriller. Cool.
- The Secret Lives of People in Love by Simon Van Booy. This is an upcoming challenge read and I know Andi and Nancy have raved about it so I can’t help but be excited about this one.
- The Dream of a Common Language by Adrienne Rich. Stefanie recently mentioned some of Rich’s poetry so I wanted to check out more and isn’t it perfect – just in time for National Poetry Month.
Finally, I got an ARC from BookBrowse’s First Impressions program, Evening is the Whole Day by Preeta Samarasan. ” A magical, exuberant, tragicomic vision of post-colonial Malaysia reminiscent of Rushdie and Roy.” I think I’m in for a treat don’t you think?
I want to read secret life of people in love too, I haven’t gotten around for looking for it yet…I have so much good stuff just sitting on my shelf. Oh, but it does sound like a good one!
My only problem with bookmooch is that usually when I am ready to part with a book I want to part with it, and not see it anymore for fear that I would change my mind. so if I upload books to bookmooch then I just have to sit around waiting for them to leave my house…at least it seems difficult..but I would love the benefits of it!!!
About BookBrowse, I have considered becoming a member. How do you like it so far?
Nice mooches. And I love the poetry quote by Wilde you have on your site.
Sounds like a good list. Keep us updated on how they turn out.
Great list of books to have received, Son of a Witch is my latest addition to the bookshelf…I just really need to be doing something about getting in the swing of reading again!
Enjoy those books! The Mark Haddon book is particularly fun.
I loved ‘A Spot of Bother’. Thought it far better than ‘Curious Incident’, but not everyone felt the same, so I’ll be very interested to see what you think.
I’d like to read Spot of Bother sometime, so many people have said good things about it. I hope you enjoy Dream of a Common Language!
It’s always fun when you find some good books on Bookmooch! I’d like to read more by Alice Munro, too. I’ve read a few of her stories and she does have at least one novel, too, which I enjoyed.
Yeah, I’m curious about Book Browse too. I’ve looked into it, and I’m not all that sure I want to pay the membership.
I’m also looking forward to The Secret Lives of People in Love. I have to see if I can find a copy soon!
Bethany – Oh I can see where that would be a problem then. I know some books I’ve listed take forever to be snatched up. I do put the books away in a closet so I don’t look at them and am reminded of them – maybe that would help 🙂
J. Kaye – I just became a member last month and I do enjoy the ezine they send out. It sort of reminds me a bit of Bookmarks Magazine but only reviews. I still have yet to fully explore the members section but so far I do like it.
tanabata – I thought it went well for National Poetry Month 🙂
aka_Nik – You bet!
Claire – Pick up a fun book. I’m sure you’ll get into the reading mood soon enough!
Dorothy W. – I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed that one!
Ann Darnton – Really? That’s great. I will keep you guys posted of when I finally get to it 🙂
Stefanie – Dream of a Common Language may be my poetry book for this month. The only problem was that the book’s cover was pretty messed up. I’m thinking of stripping off the cover and making my own!
Danielle – It’s great isn’t it? Especially as you feel like you have to fight for all the good books – ha,ha…
Stephanie – I debated joining for a while because of the paid membership issue too. I figure I’ve scaled back on some other magazines so I could go ahead and sign up for this one. I’ll check it out for the full year.
The poetry looks great!
I enjoy my membership to Bookbrowse, but it is a bit costly. I’m really looking forward to your thoughts on Evening is the Whole Day.
I am trying to get caught up on my magazine reading a little. I’ve fallen terribly behind (what else is new?). Have a great week!
Yayyy yummy yummy books! I hope you love Secret Lives just as much as I did.
What a great bunch of books! Have fun!
I am a big fan of Adrienne Rich. I really like her poems – In Those Years and Our Whole Life. I have a collection of her poems – the book is tattered and worn from reading and being moved about over the years….
Great list of books! I’m sure you’ll enjoy reading them. 🙂
BookMooch rocks!!
Isabel – I haven’t had a chance to look through the book yet but I’ll have to keep you posted. I’m excited about it as I’ve hardly read anything by Rich.
Literary Feline – I’m glad to hear you enjoy it! I think after seeing one of your reviews and you mentioned BookBrowse I finally took the plunge! So far I’ve liked it although I admit I’m not a big fan of reading on the screen. I am thinking of printing out the zines. And, i so know what you mean about falling behind… Story of my life! 🙂 Have a good one!
Andi – I can’t go wrong after you guys loved it can I! 🙂
jenclair – I wish I could get to them all NOW. But, I’ll savor them that’s for sure!
Christine – Ooh, I’ll have to keep my eye open for that other collection. My copy that I got was a bit messy. I am thinking of fixing it!
Melody – Isn’t BookMooch the best? I go through periods when I don’t visit it too often but then there are times when it is terribly addictive 🙂
Yes, I need to go check and make sure Alice Munro is on my list… When an author’s name continually pops into view, I need to pay attn!
Evening is the Whole Day sure does look great – Bookbrowse has a nice selection of books for their First Impressions program!
Care – Hope you’ll check out Munro! I know I definitely need to read more by her.
Tara – I’m a pretty new member to BookBrowse but so far, I like it. Very informative zine and the first impressions program is great. The first book I asked for I got!