I still seem to be in catch up mode since our trip and the more time I’m away from the blog the harder it seems to make a full return. But, here’s a new week and let’s see what changes. It probably doesn’t help that I keep thinking of my vacation. We had such a great time in Germany. I really enjoyed meeting up with friends, going to a new city and just relaxing. I’ve been traveling to Germany almost every year for the past 10 years and I love that I feel at home and yet there is still so much to explore. Needless to say, I wish I was still over there exploring.
Anyway, as I mentioned in my previous post my return back has been filled with lots of activity and work has really been draining. My home is also in need of some major organizing; I still have my backpack on my Studio floor waiting to be emptied out and put away. I must do it soon as I bought some very fun rubber stamps in this shop and I can’t wait to clear off my tables and get crafting.
But let’s get back to book talk. In my last post I mentioned the packages that were waiting for me and I will tell you about those but first let me tell you which books I did read while on vacation. I was on a roll and it was great. I hope I get to review these as most were really good and deserve more than a passing mention but here were my vacation reads:
- A Test of Wills by Charles Todd
- Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger
- Call Me Princess by Sara Blaedel
- The Lantern by Deborah Lawrenson
- The Lake by Banana Yoshimoto
- The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-Olson
- The Twisted Thread by Charlotte Bacon
- Postcards From A Dead Girl by Kirk Faber
- The Return of Captain John Emmett by Elizabeth Speller
I didn’t make any book purchases while in Germany, which is a bit of a shocker, but I did visit several bookstores and my book list got longer. I’ll tell you about those books in another post.
And, I haven’t forgotten that while I’ve been away Carl V.’s R.I.P. Challenge was announced. I have been keeping away from reading challenges this year (save for the Once Upon A Time challenge) and I can’t resist this one either. So I need to decide quick and join in.
Alright it’s time to catch up on my current read. More soon.
I am really curious what you’re thoughts are going to be on “Her Fearful Symmetry.”
I’m glad you had a great time in Germany, Iliana! I’m intrigued by some of the titles and I look forward to reading all the reviews. 🙂
I have just read The Return of Captain John Emmett and Her Fearful Symmetry myself! Looking forward to your thoughts.
Extend your vacation. Don’t worry about the mess. Let it lie on the floor.
You’ve got enough there from your vacation to complete RIP! I too would love to hear what you thought about HFS. I read that one before Time Traveler’s Wife, so my expectations were in check, and I did like it. I got nightmares actually. The kitten think freaked me out. I’m also within a few audios of listening to The Lantern as well. Welcome back. Coming down off the vacation is always really hard!
You certainly managed to do a lot of reading on vacation!
Glad to hear your vacation was so relaxing–just what a good vacation should be about! I’m reading The Lantern right now and loved Captain John Emmett when I read it a while back. Hope you get back into the groove of things.
Woohoo! I’m reading The Lantern now and I’m really enjoying it. I also have Postcards from a Dead Girl in my Nook waiting patiently for me. 🙂
I am reading The Lantern right now. I am liking it so far.
I can’t wait to read your thoughts on The Lantern. It’s a book that’s all over the blogisphere right now. You still didn’t tell us what was in those packages? 😀
Ooooh, you read some good ones! I really enjoyed Postcards from a Dead Girl. I think I’m the only person in the world who wasn’t captured by The Lantern. I started it and fizzled so fast I’m wondering if I should give it a second chance. Can’t wait to hear what you thought of it.
I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on Her Fearful Symmetry, The Lantern and The Twisted Thread.
Nice to see you back Iliana. I look forward to your future posts!