I stopped by the library on my way home from work today. Luckily it was almost closing time so I didn’t get a chance to browse (I must read more from my shelves) so I just picked up my holds. Here’s what I got:
Cocaine Blues by Kerry Greenwood. I’ve heard a lot of good things about this series but for some strange reason though they weren’t publishing these in the States in order. So finally they are out and my library bought a copy. As this one has several holds on it I’m going to have to bump it up on my pile so I can get through it in time.
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle. I know I read this as a kid but I cannot remember a single thing about it. Book discussion on this book starts on Saturday over at Our Coffee Rings.
The Shaman’s Bones by James Doss. This one is for my next Murder on Mondays book club meeting. I gotta hurry and read this one too.
Alright there’s a lot of books I want to get through so what do I do this evening? Why, go to the bookstore of course. I’m sure I’ll add countless more books to the list but such is the life of the bookworm. Alright my husband and I are outta here. Happy weekend everyone!
A young relative of mine read a Wrinkle in Time and hated it! He said the Harry Potter books are more interesting.
Since I haven’t read either book, I have no idea. But, I am beginning to trust his tastes in books.
I can totally relate! Even after a haul of 20 + books at the library and several cheap secondhand purchases today, I’m still itching to go to the bookstore. We’re hopeless cases! Enjoy your weekend 🙂
I ‘m looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the Kerry Greenwood novel, as I find the Phyrne Fisher novels rollicking good fun. As for a Wrinkle In Time, I’m in the same boat as yourself- I read it a few years back but can’t remeber it at all. I might have to try it again 🙂
Sorry, the comment above was from me.
I have several of the Greenwood books, too, as yet unread. I look forward to hearing what you think of them. I also am looking forward to hearing what you think about Wrinkle. I had never read it before. While the adventure part was fun and I can see where kids would be drawn to it, ultimately it was not really my sort of book.
Isabel’s comment is about something that I suspected about the book and it’s attraction to today’s youth. Interesting.
Anyway, I’m looking forward to your comments on The Shaman’s Bones as it looks like a good read!
Isabel – I would definitely trust his taste in books. I know he’s a good bookworm 🙂
Lazy Cow – Hopeless cases unite! 🙂
Sarah – I’m halfway through Cocaine Blues and I love it. It’s so different from other mystery novels I’ve read.
Danielle – I still haven’t gotten to Wrinkle. I look forward to reading more on your thoughts about it because I keep hearing a lot of people re-read it as adults and are disappointed by it. Interesting.
Heather T. – I’ll definitely post on Shaman’s Bones.
I hit up the clearance section and found Gould’s Book of Fish, a Chekhov collection, and a better copy of Cat’s Eye than the one I already had for under $5. That’s my idea of book shopping!
I read Shaman’s Bones awhile ago. I like all the books w. Charlie Moon.
Sorry guys, I have to disagree on “Wrinkle in Time” – it’s one of my all time favorite books. Part of the problem might be that the protagonist is a teenage girl and maybe the young many didn’t completely idenify with her, but overall I think it stands up great to modern tastes. It is a bit creepy, includes travel to another planet and calls on Meg Murray (our hero) to be incredibly brave and strong to save her little brother.
I also have a soft spot for the whole quirky Murray family. It’s really a great book for bookish young girls in particular, and the sequels are also very well done.
Andi – Oh lucky girl! I love HP.
Nancy – I’m glad to hear it. Our book club hasn’t had very good luck with southwestern settings so I’m glad to hear this is a good one.
Colleen – There are sequels?! I know I loved this book as a kid but I don’t remember reading any sequels. I still haven’t gotten to re-read for the book group discussion but I’m still planning on it. Glad to hear you enjoyed it though.
The sequels don’t directly involve the events in the first book, but do involve the Murrays –
A Wind in the Door (all about Charles Wallace again)
A Swiftly Tilting Planet (about end of the world)
There’s also a book about the Murray twins which I have never read (I was always all about Meg, less about the boys) “Many Waters”. “An Acceptable Time” is about Meg’s daughter (years later) and it’s pretty good. That one ties just a wee bit into the whole Austin family seriers and I have to tell you those books are great for middle grade readers. “A Ring of Endless Light” is one of my all time favs.
Lecture on Murrays/Austins is now over. I am officially a major geek!