You won’t believe this, I had to go to the library again today. I totally didn’t plan on doing that but I had returned a DVD my mom had borrowed and she forgot to put the disk back in the case when I returned it. Darn. But, I was a good bookgirl and only stopped by to drop it off. No peeking at the new books!
And no trips to Half Price Books this week after all. The sale starts next week. I guess I was just so excited about coupons that I didn’t even bother reading the dates. Ah well, more time for me to plan which books I will look for.
In other book news if you read The Myth of You & Me, don’t forget that discussion of the book has started over at The Written Word. I wasn’t too keen on the book, here’s my review, but that’s the best part about a book discussion, you get to hear why others loved it, what moved them, what didn’t work, etc.
I’m giving up on Comfort Woman which is the book for the Reading Matters book group. I’ve read about 70 pages but I still can’t warm up to it. I will drop in on the book discussion to see what others say and perhaps I’ll be motivated to finish it then. That has happened to me before.
Finally, The Orange longlist is out. I’ve heard of several of the books, some are on my TBR list, but I’ve only read one, The Girls by Lori Lansens. I loved it so I’ll root for it. Have you read any of these? Any you want to recommend?
Bummer about the book sale being next week. I just uploaded more books on Bookmooch and already got a mooch request. So maybe I’ll splurge next week too!
I’m always disappointed when I can’t get into a book.
Re: your comment on my list for the decades challenge – the author of the last book on the list, Noah Ashenhurst, emailed me to offer a free copy of his book because he liked my reviews. His email also said that if a few other bookbloggers wanted copies, he’d be happy to share.
So, if you’re interested in reading COMFORT FOOD, by Noah Ashenhurst, and reviewing it, let me know.
Well, I’ve heard of several on the longlist, but I haven’t read even one of them. I’m usually rather behind though on reading books from prizes. Just based on titles, A Concise Chinese-English Dictionary for Lovers sounds fun!
comofort Women looked too sad for me. So, I will just read everyone’s comments.
I read The Inheritance of Loss by Kiran Desai. I really didn’t like it. Here’s my review:
http://booksandotherstuff.blogspot.com/2007/03/book-review-inheritance-of-loss-by.html
I just realized that I too have some coupons for HP Books. Must get there next week! I still haven’t bought the book for the next book group and part of me is hesitating..sounds like an interesting read but I am in need of something a little lighter right now. We’ll see (and no luck at HP).
No fun when you can’t get into a book.
I was just looking at the Booker stuff yesterday…it is about that time of year and well soon, The Hay Festival will begin….wish I could go!
The Girls sounds so interesting. I read your review and added it to my list. My very long list. 🙂
Nik – Yay for BookMooch. I need to upload some more too.
Melissa – I’ll send you an email later. thanks for the offer!
Tanabata – I agree, that title alone makes me want to add that to my TBR list.
Isabel – From what little I read of Comfort Woman I don’t think you’d like it. What a bummer that you didn’t like Inheritance of Loss much. I have it on my stacks but other books are calling my attention.
Christine – Yay, for coupons! One of these days I will go to the Hay festival? 🙂
Jenclair – I hope you like it! 🙂
Thanks for bringing BookMooch to my attention. I see they accept international members which is quite rare for a book exchange service. I think I must join.
I haven’t read any of the Orange Longlistees this time around, but some of them are going on my bookmooch list. I have heard of a few, though, and that’s something for me! lol
I have only read The Observations. I’m with Tanabata–I like the sound of the Concise Chinese English Dictionary, too. I have a feeling I am not going to read The Comfort Women–I’m trying to catch up on my own reads at the moment. I’ll have to watch for the next book choice.
Thanks for the Orange link. I’d missed the announcement. I have to admit that I haven’t yet read any of them although a number are on my reserved list from the library. The Stef Penney, however, is sitting upstairs on my bookshelf and that’s just decided me as to what I’m going to read next.
Also, thanks for adding me to your links.
Gavin – I can only sing praises of BookMooch. It’s been so much fun. Hope you join.
Andi – I have been looking for some of those on BookMooch too so don’t beat me to any of them – ha,ha…
Danielle – I saw your recommendation on The Observations on your blog so I’m definitely on the look out for that one. I will be curious to hear what others thought of Comfort Woman.
Ann – You are welcome. I’m really enjoying your blog 🙂