Didn’t mean to be away from the blog but I’ve been having some technical difficulties. All is getting sorted out but don’t you hate it when that kind of stuff happens? Anyway, with all that going on I sort of lost track of what I wanted to write about next.
I still want to tell you about some recent reads but that’s going to have to wait until another time. I did go to the library earlier this week to pick up some holds so how about I tell you about those instead?
The first book is Requiem Mass by Elizabeth Corley. I love finding a new mystery series, however now that I’ve looked through this book some more I am not sure if this is the first book in the series featuring Detective Chief Inspector Andrew Fenwick. If anyone knows please clue me in will you!
Next up is On the Bus with Rosa Parks by Rita Dove. I’ve already read one poem that I think will become a favorite. It’s The First Book. Have you read it? These are the first lines:
Open it.
Go ahead, it won’t bite.
Well… maybe a little.
More a nip, like. A tingle.
It’s pleasurable, really.
Don’t you want to read the rest of the poem? You can go hear to listen to a reading.
The last book I checked out was Just What Kind of Mother Are You? by Paula Daly. A debut about motherhood, marriage and friendship.
So that’s the scoop over here. Anyone have big plans for the weekend? I want to catch up on my blog hopping, do some bookbinding (because I may do a craft show next month), and of course read. Hope everyone has a great weekend!
Boo for technical difficulties. Yay for Rita Dove!
Glad the technical difficulties are sorting themselves out! I am hoping to catch up on some reading this weekend.
It drives me MAD when my stuff doesn’t work. I become an insane monkey. So I am glad things are back up and running! It looks like your mystery is #2 in the series, after “Fatal Legacy”. I read the synopsis…it sounds good! This weekend is my husband’s birthday, so we shall all be doing his bidding.
I have a stack of books waiting for me at the library. I need to stop requesting so many at once as they ALL seem to come in together. I will never be able to read half the books that are waiting for me. I guess I am just greedy! Have a good weekend!
I am fighting an influx of ads all over my computer. Need a technical adviser.
Requiem Mass piques my interest! I do love a good mystery series.
Definitely annoying to have technical difficulties! I hope they get sorted out soon. I love walking into the library and finding some hidden gems in there – books I wouldn’t have found out about otherwise. Hope you enjoy your reads.
Stefanie – Boo indeed! I haven’t read any Rita Dove before (at least not a whole collection I don’t think) so I’m excited.
Kailana – I saw your recap post so I’d say you got to catch up on some of your reading – yay!
Sandy – Me too! Thanks for the heads up on the Corley book. I of course will have to wait for the first one before diving into this one. Hope you guys had a fabulous dinner!
Danielle – It’s like it’s a rule for all holds to come in at once right? Can’t wait to read about your holds. I just added a few more to my queue. ha.
jenclair – Ugh, I understand. I’m dealing with a lot of spam and just lots of little glitches. Luckily I finally backed up my whole blog. That took a while! Will keep you posted on this series.
Athira – It is annoying isn’t it. The library is dangerous! haha… And, I don’t even think my branch has a great selection but I still love to wander up and down the shelves to see what goodies I can find!
What a wonderful poem! Thank you for sharing.
Just What Kind of Mother Are You sounds like an interesting read. I will have to look into it.
My weekend was half busy, half relaxed, which is a good balance, I think. I will be glad when I am out of this boot though and able to get around easily again.