Well, my plans for a lot of bookbinding this weekend kind of didn’t happen as my husband and I spent a good deal of time organizing the studio. In a way, that was probably for the best as now things feel more in place so hopefully this coming week I can finally tackle my bookbinding projects.
I did spend quite a bit of time with books though and finished The Year of Fog by Michelle Richmond. This was such a readable book. The story is about a child that goes missing. The soon-to-be stepmother, Abby, had been out with the little girl taking photographs and in the one instant she turns to take a picture, the little girl is gone. There is a lot of emphasis on memories and photographs which I really enjoyed reading about, although if you look at the Amazon reviews, you’ll see a lot of people found that “boring”. What I’m now trying to figure out is how well I liked the ending. I can’t tell you why I’ve had some issues with it because I’d spoil the book but I’m going to take a bit of time to think on it and then come back with a review.
Speaking of reviews, the year just started and I’m already behind. I’ve finished four books already and I really must tell you about them so those will be coming soon.
Now I had to dive into a couple of books this weekend and I found myself opening the pages and falling into these novels.
- The Samurai’s Garden by Gail Tsukiyama. Because I really want to finish my Japanese reading challenge and because I’d had this book on my bookshelf for a while.
- Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese. Because BookBrowse sent this to me and wants a review soon. This is quite a chunky book but already I’m swept into the story.
- Birdman by Mo Hayder. Because Melody recently reviewed another Hayder book and it got me thinking that I’ve been meaning to read something by this author for a long time.
Good stories to start the week. Hope you are also starting off your week with some great reads.
The Year of Fog has been on my wishlist for a while. I look forward to your review. I quite liked The Samurai’s Garden when I read it a few years ago. And I have a couple of books by Mo Hayder in the stacks and really should read one of them one of these days. So many books…
I really enjoyed the one Mo Hayder book I read and I’ve been meaning to read more by her. I look forward to your review of Birdman as well as the other two books you recently began. They all sound so good!
Four books already!! Sheesh. I’ve got to get going!
This sounds a lot like Deep End of the Ocean. Ever since I had kids, I just can’t read books like this anymore. They scare the bejesus out of me!
Yay! I’m glad to hear you’ll be reading Mo Hayder’s The Birdman! Your other books sounds great too! Can’t wait to hear your thoughts on them!
Hope you’ve a great week, Iliana! 🙂
I really liked The Samurai’s Garden! Also enjoyed The Birdman, although I don’t really remember much.
The Year of Fog sounds really interesting. Siri Hustvedt uses a lot of photography imagery in her novels, and it’s always something I’ve been interested in in literature. And I want to know about that ending! Hope my library has it (but not holding my breath).
tanabata – So many books indeed! I’m really enjoying my three new books. very different stories but so readable!
Literary Feline – The only thing I’ve noticed is that there are a lot of characters thrown in at first and it almost reminds me of reading a series out of order. Like I should already know these peeps. But I’m intrigued and do like it.
Stephanie – well, two were kinda short 🙂 I never read the Deep End but have heard some comparisons to it. And, totally understand why they’d be scary reads.
Melody – You’ve reviewed several of her books right? I just had to finally start one 🙂
jenclair – The Samurai’s Garden is such a lovely story. I can’t believe I’ve never read anything by that author!
Andi – Ooh, I’m marking that! I still have not read anything by her but I know you’ve really liked her stuff. And, sorry girl but I can’t tell you the end. Seriously, it’d spoil the book for you!
All your books look interesting!
Have fun in the organized studio
Isabel – They are! Although it’s kind of hard to stop one to go to another – haha…
I’m looking forwarding to reading your thoughts on Cutting For Stone. It’s very well-written.
I just started The Year of Fog…I look forward to your opinion of it.
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Having an organized studio is a good place to start from. I am sure there are many great projects ahead!
Matt – I love how it’s started but there’s one moment when Sister is in labor and then they cut to Hema’s story. I’m thinking, what is happening back at Missing!! So good.
Robin Rane’ – Thank you for stopping in 🙂 Will check in with you to see how you are enjoying Year of Fog!
Stefanie – It is! Granted, once I get working everything seems to be in chaos again – haha.. I guess I am a bit messy 🙂
The Year of Fog sounds good. I know how easy it is to fall behind in reviews. That happened to me last year, and I’m trying my best to keep up so far. I have just one waiting for review, and at least I only finished it yesterday. I’m sure you’ll catch up soon.