I had to return a few of the books I checked out on my last visit to the library, unread of course, but you know that didn’t stop me from getting a few new books. Here are the latest finds:
- The Myth of You and Me by Leah Stewart. I didn’t participate in the latest discussion over at The Written Word but hopefully I’ll be ready for this next one.
- Small Island by Andrea Levy. My friend Claire is joining the rest of Bristol in reading this book. She’ll be hosting a discussion on her blog so join in if you can.
- Inamorata by Joseph Gangemi. Mesmerism and trances in Philadelphia during the Roaring 20s. Sounds kind of fun.
Oh and sad news, I just found out that one of the Borders book stores in the North Dallas area is closing. Apparently “it’s no longer economically viable” for them to remain in business at that location. You know, I don’t care if it’s an independant or a big chain book store but any time one closes it’s just depressing. Maybe the husband and I will go there this weekend to say “Adios.”
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Those are three good picks. I have read “Small Island” and there’s quite a bit to discuss there. I’d love to read your thoughts on ‘The Myth of You and Me”, it’s a book about friendship, isn’t it? I’m sure I’ve read some very favorable reviews, but I can’t remember details.
Have a great weekend, Iliana!
I’d like to read The Myth of You and Me as well. I may have to see if there is a copy at my library, too. Small Island looks good–I have glanced at it several times. Looks like you have some good books to dip into over the weekend! Sorry to hear about the bookstore closing!!
You have until March 19th to read The Myth of You and Me – hope you will be able to join in on the discussion/
I just recently picked up Levy’s second novel, Fruit of the Lemon. I have heard good things about Small Island and Fruit of the Lemon. Can’t wait to hear what you think.
I started reading “The Myth of You and Me” in B&N one day and I didn’t want to put it down. It’s definitely on my books to buy or borrow list.
It is sad when a bookstore closes, it’s kind of like when a friend moves away, but not as dramatic. A Borders in my area closed recently…but at least I got my 40% off Writer’s Market book.
Lotus – Yes, I Myth is about the bonds of friendship. I like those kind of books. Have a great weekend too!
Danielle – I am so ready to start dipping 🙂
Stephanie – At first I wasn’t that excited about Myth but looking at it yesterday won me over. I’ll be starting it this weekend.
SolShine7 – Oh so good to hear it’s one of those kinds of books that’s hard to put down. I wonder if the Borders that’s closing has a big sale. Now I really need to go 🙂
Another book store down. That is a little depressing.
Very sad to hear another bookstore biting the dust. I am just glad that the Borders we go for the book group is still there!
When I hear things like this it always makes me think about how I felt when I read 84 Charing Cross Road….
Where will your bookgroup meet now? I miss that store.
Opps. Didn’t read the ad. I am surprised that people don’t read so much there, considering that the university is nearby.
I enjoyed Small Island quite well, although it did take a little while to get involved with the various characters. I can’t remember if your blog accepts hyperlinks, so I’ll just say if you want to read my review you can search for it on my blog. 🙂
Sad about the closing of the Borders. I just found out from my former boss that my old Borders in Fort Worth (on Hulen, across from Hulen Mall) is closed now. There’s still one up by 30 and I guess there’s one in Burelson now. I loved Store #48, though! It was the first Borders I’d ever been in and I loved my job there.
It’s sad when a book store closes, isn’t it? Never mind that it’s one of the big boys…it’s still a book store. Here’s a toast to it!
How sad that any bookstore is closing. Ironically, further south in the Metroplex (Grand Prairie, to be precise), we have a new Borders about to go in.
I love the graphics in your blog… how did you make that beautiful collage? JCR
Christine – Ah you reminded me of that great little book. I should re-read that one of these days.
Isabel – Yes, luckily the Borders we go to for book group is not the one closing.
Les in NE – Ooh, I’ll look for your review of Small Island! And, you worked at a Borders?! I have dreams of working at a bookstore one day but my husband keeps telling me it doesn’t mean I get to hang out and read and get paid 🙂
Kisane – A toast to it indeed!
Melissa – Good to hear that at least they are still opening stores around. Sort of takes a bit of the pain away 🙂
JCR – Thank you. Actually I have no clue how that was done. My husband designed all of it but I often heard him mumbling something about Photoshop 🙂
It’s Saturday evening at 11:15 and while surfing the net I ended up at your blog…great stuff! I’m currently reading ” Love In The Time Of Cholera,” and next on my list of books to read is “Waiting For Snow In Havana,” by CArlos Eire.
Paul – Thank you for visiting. Love in the Time of Cholera is one of my all time favorite books. Haven’t hear of Waiting for Snow in Havana but I like the title. I will have to look that one up.
I enjoyed “the myth of you and me” and everyone has a falling out with a friend that is both a mystery and a puzzle they’d like to figure out. This book touched on all those emotions really well. I also noticed, did you pick up “the book thief”. I loved this book, the narrative choice is unusual and the story is bittersweet…I’ve seen it classified for young adults which mystifies me…I thought it was certainly aimed at adults.
Curious what you think of it.
jeri – unfortunately I didn’t like Myth very much and I think I’m definitely in the minority. Are you participating in the book discussion at Written Word? I really want to hear everyone else’s thoughts on the book. I don’t know maybe it was just right book, wrong time.