I was supposed to meet up with friends this weekend but all three of my dates got cancelled so that was a bummer but that meant that I had a chance to catch up on a bit of reading.
I read a bit more of Don Quixote and am now up to page 98. So now Sancho Panza has been introduced and I’ve read of the fight with the windmills and the burning of the books. These are all things I already knew about so I cannot even imagine what is ahead of me in the book. Many more pages to go!
I did finish The Murder of Roger Ackroyd and wow was I blown away by the big reveal. I had no clue who the culprit was. I will have a review later on but if you like mysteries don’t miss this one.
The latest edition of BookForum arrived in my mailbox on Saturday and even though I have another older edition still waiting to be read I started in on this one because they had a good article on books to film. Click here to see what some of the critics chose as the best adaptations.
Oh and I didn’t make it to the library after all but I’ll try to get out there this week and see what’s on the new bookshelf. Hope everyone has a great start to the week.
A weekend of reading . . . a wonderful way to spend the time. 🙂 I am glad you enjoyed The Murder of Roger Ackroyd. I read that last year and loved it. It’s one of my favorite mysteries by Agatha Christie–and sort of a re-introduction to her after not reading her books in several years. Let’s hope it doesn’t take me that long to read another by her. Have a good week!
Your dates cancelled? Was it raining… because if it was, there’s nothing better than to catch up with your reading totally unplanned, drinking tea while it pours outside. My students are reading “And Then There Were None” for summer reading and I am planning a YouTube video guide for it. Have you read that one?
I’ve been thinking about subscribing to BookForum. But I’m not sure if I need another magazine to read on top of all my books! And it would probably just make my problem worse by giving me more books to put on my TBR list.
One door closes, and your books open.
Great weekend!
I read The Murder of Roger Ackroyd so many years ago, I don’t even remember anything about it.. Oh well, I own it so I can always re-read it!
I found you in a round about way as I cruise through book blogs.
I am enjoying myself. Thanks.
Sorry that you didn’t get to meet up with friends but it sounds like you caught up on some reading. We ended up having a busy weekend. Off to the library tonight to return/check out some more books.
You still on for book group tomorrow?
I haven’t read Agatha Christie in so long, but I remember her books fondly–sounds like The Murder of Roger Ackroyd might be a good re-introduction…
Literary Feline – I can’t wait to read more of the Hercule Poirot mysteries. I still can’t believe I didn’t get who it was until the end!
JCR – Believe it or not it was not due to rain. Just random stuff but hopefully I’ll see my friends soon. I haven’t read And Then There Were None but am so curious to hear about the YouTube video you are going to make! Please let me know when that’s up.
Matt – I can imagine that you’d really like BookForum. A lot of in-depth articles and a variety of subject matter. I really like it but I have realized I have to set aside time to read it. It’s not “light” reading so I’m always falling behind.
Isabel – Indeed 🙂
SciFiChick – I can see myself reading this one several years down the road. I’m just so glad I still have a ton of Agatha Christie books to choose from as I’ve only read 3.
Elizabeth – So glad you stopped by! 🙂
Christine – I think I’m going to miss book group. I’ll send you an email. Can’t wait to hear about your library outing!
Gentle Reader – I just started reading Agatha Christie books last year and what I’ve read I’ve really liked so I am glad to finally have “discovered” her 🙂
Yes, I was surprised that the “big” scenes of DQ were over before page 100.
Congrats on your Agatha Christie prize….