Oh friends, am I ready for the weekend. I don’t have big plans (which is a good thing) and more than anything I’d love to just hang out in bed with a good book. I am sure I have errands to run and things to do but I hope I can make some good progress in my reading.
I have a couple of books going on but I think I need to get started on Three Seconds by Roslund & Hellström for my mystery book group. I’m leading that discussion so I better make sure I finish the book.
And, I think summer is finally here and not just because the temps in Austin are well in the 90s but I think I’ve seen at least three emails today about summer reading: Bas Bleu, NPR and Reading Group Choices are all reminding me that good summer books await me. I’ve no doubt the selections mentioned have something exciting to offer but you know what else is pretty exciting? Some of the reading projects/challenges around the blog world.
The Estella Society is hosting a readalong of A Prayer for Owen Meany. Such a great book and while I probably won’t be joining in the readalong I think anyone who does and hasn’t read the book will be in for a treat. Also, Bellezza is hosting the Japanese Literature Reading Challenge, now in its seventh year! Isn’t that great? I’m so tempted but I’ve flaked out on so many challenges and readalongs in the past year that I’m hesitant to join in but I don’t know, I may. I’ll let you know.
Oh and before I forget BookPage has a giveaway to get your summer reading started. Go visit to find out the details but do it quick because the contest ends Friday afternoon.
Alright everyone, enjoy your weekend and more book talk soon!
I’ve been wanting to read Owen Meany forever, but I doubt I will be able to join at this stage. I’ve got quite a few books stacked up that I have to get to. I AM thinking about my traveling reading list though!
Thanks for the Estella Society shout out! I’m really looking forward to giving Owen Meany a go. Enjoy your weekend! I hope it’s relaxing and wonderful.
Summer has not yet arrived here. It has been cool and raining almost every day since the beginning of May and June has not seen fit to go along any differently yet. I don’t want 90s but sunny and 75 would be really nice. Not to much to ask, is it? Still, it makes it easier to stay indoors and read! Have a good weekend!
Hi Iliana! It’s great to see you blogging again 🙂 Gotta love the summer reads. Thanks for the links!
I’m very curious about Three Seconds, so you’ll have to write about it here when you finish! Didn’t they win an award for this (or one of their other books maybe?). I don’t have any plans for this weekend either–just the regular chores, but the lying in bed with a book idea sounds good! 🙂 Have a great weekend!
Sandy – Ooh a list for your travels. Aren’t those the best. I can’t remember if you take “real” books or mainly audio? You’ll have to give us the scoop!
Andi @ Estella’s Revenge – You bet! Enjoy Owen Meany. That book made me laugh and cry. Loved it!
Stefanie – I wish it was cool and rainy here too! Frankly the heat just wears me out but oh well. Hope you are also enjoying your weekend!
Bookworm – Thank you! It’s nice to be back. I’ve missed all you guys 🙂
Danielle – I feel that with all the Swedish crime books I read I’m ready to move to Sweden! haha… Hope you are enjoying your weekend too!
One one hand I don’t consider it “summer” until the calendar says so but at the same time once school is out for the kids then I know it is in all actuality ‘summer’. I need to wrap my head around some summer plans and enjoy the time. The weather is never my favorite during this time of year and if I plan some fun stuff it keeps me from hibernating all summer and just letting the time float away.
Carl V. Anderson – I totally get what you mean. I think living in hot Texas makes me think it’s Summer way earlier than it really is 🙂
Yes, that would do it.