I know I said I was planning to make the library my new office after being laid off but I actually haven’t gone as much as I thought I would. It’s amazing how many projects around the house I keep getting immersed in and before you know it the day is gone, but today after a week without a visit to the library, I couldn’t take it anymore.
I spent a very nice afternoon at the library, sipping a yummy coffee, reading and of course scouring the shelves for new books. I also caught up on Creating Keepsakes magazine. I don’t do scrapbooks but this magazine always has info on the latest fun tools to use for paper crafting. I probably don’t need yet another paper cutter or new pair of scissors but well I like to see what’s new.
Anyway, I’m sure you want to hear about the books checked-out right? Here’s what I found:
- The End of the Alphabet by Cs Richardson. I know I’ve heard about this little book via various book blogs. According to the book jacket this a tender, intimate story of an ordinary life defined by an extraordinary love.
- Engleby by Sebastian Faulks. From the book description, “My name is Mike Engleby, and I’m in my second year at an ancient university.” With that brief introduction we meet one of the most mesmerizing, singular voices in a long tradition of disturbing narrators. Despite his obvious intelligence and compelling voice, it is clear that something about solitary, odd Mike is not quite right. When he becomes fixated on a classmate named Jennifer Arkland and she goes missing, we are left with the looming question: Is Mike Engleby involved?
- by George by Wesley Stace. Here’s a bit about the book: In the illustrious history of the theatrical Fishers, there are two Georges. One is a peculiar but endearing 11-year-old, raised in the seedy world of 70s boarding houses and backstages, now packed off to school for the first time; the other, a garrulous ventriloquist’s dummy who belonged to George’s grandfather, a favorite traveling act of the British troops in World War II. The two Georges know nothing of each other–until events conspire to unite them in a search to uncover the family’s deepest secrets.
Before walking out of the library I also picked up the November issue of BookPage. I can’t wait to read it and add more books to my wishlist. Finally, as if all that wasn’t enough guess what I got in the mail today? An ARC of the book Free for All: Oddballs, Geeks, and Gangstas in the Public Library. Sounds like a hoot doesn’t it?
I have a copy of The End of the Alphabet which I was thinking to include in my list of books to read for a Romance Challenge that I was thinking about joining. I love all this book planning since it doesn’t get REAL until January 1st. hehe
I love BookPage. I’ll have to remember to pick up the latest edition on my next trip to the library.
Sounds like you had the perfect day! The End of the Alphabet and Engleby sound very interesting. Hmmm, I wonder what new things will end up on your reading list!
Oooh…Engelby sounds good. I totally understand how little stuff around the house plus one’s hobbies can conspire to fill the whole day. But enjoy it while you can Iliana…once work kicks in, it all goes crazy again. π
Heather T. – A Romance Challenge? Oh man, just too much good stuff going on. I do love book planning too.
Alisia – I do too. I know they have the online version but I much prefer having a hard copy.
Christine – I got a book magazine and an indie press catalog today. Oh my, my TBR list is exploding! π
Kisane – That’s true. I’m really enjoying my time off… Maybe a little bit too much – it’s going to be hard going back to work! ha,ha.
Ooh, Engleby sounds FANTASTIC! Right up my alley.
My husband just mooched The End of the Alphabet at Bookmooch. He’s very excited about it. It seems like a box of tissues may be required while reading it.
by Gergore sounds very tempting and interesting. π
Andi – It sounds so good doesn’t it? Let’s see if I even get a chance to read it before I have to return it.
Stefanie – Lucky guy! I want to finish two books I’m in the middle of before getting to it but I don’t know. I may not be able to hold out.
Matt – And, did you see the cover? It’s great!