I’ve finished a few books recently which I’ve enjoyed overall and one that I found just fantastic, The Stone Angel by Margaret Laurence. I’m going to save up my thoughts on that one for a few more days but just a reminder that the Slaves of Golconda will be discussing this book on Friday. So mark your calendars and join in!
I also finished Immortal by Traci L. Slatton which I found to be a quick and enjoyable read. There were just a couple of things I wasn’t too thrilled about, mainly some of the violence but I enjoy books set in Italy and this one had a nice way of weaving in the lives of real people with the fictional characters. Here’s my review.
Another book I finished was Free for All by Don Borchert. I think this one would appeal to anyone who loves the library. That would be all of us right? It was a fun and light read. Here’s my review.
These two were ARCs so I’d love to share those with anyone who’s interested in them. Leave me a comment and I’ll draw some names in a couple of days.
Speaking of ARCs, here are some new ones waiting for me which I’m quite excited about: Maggie Again by John Husband, Irreparable Damages by Karlene Heinkel and Daughter of York by Anne Easter Smith.
Love your review of the Immortal – sounds like it has all the elements I might enjoy. Not sure how violent is the violence but nothing too nightmare-inducing I hope.
I think I need to stop collecting books for awhile, my TBR pile is quite alarming. 😛
Hope you had a good weekend. I’m moving office again – FOR THE FOURTH TIME!!! *grumble grumble grumble…*
Great reviews, Iliana! I’m particularly attracted to the premise of Free for All because it seems really interesting! I’d love to win this book if you don’t mind sending international. 😉
I’m looking forward to reading your reviews on the other two ARCs.
I look forward to hearing your thoughts on The Stone Angel. I read it in school many many years ago but have forgotten almost all of it.
BTW, thanks for the crime writers list in the previous post. Just got a chance to look at it.
I’m glad you enjoyed Immortal, and guess I have to resign myself to the fact that I am the only person who didn’t care for it. Free for All sounds really interesting, especially since I read a lot of librarian blogs. While the problems discussed may not happen at our library, they do at Miss Information’s (http://miss-information.blogspot.com/), and she makes me laugh about even the serious stuff.
hi,would love a chance to win either book.Please enter my name.Right now I am collecting persophone books,their , selection is incredible .thanks Rhonda
I would be thrilled to receive either ARC! They both look like great reads.
You get a lot a great ARCs! I’ve read a few good reviews of Maggie Again and I await your review of it. It sounds like a very clever premise.
Ohhh-Free For All sounds really good (Immortal’s not really my style). That’s so sweet of you to have drawings-toss me in for the library one! 🙂
What’s ARC?
Congrats on catching up on your book reviews. Interesting.
My hubby read The Stone Angel in school and hated it. I don’t think it appeals to the teenaged boy. I haven’t read it yet but really should.
Kisane – No, it wasn’t nightmare inducing but I did skim over those bits. I think I just wasn’t expecting it. Now what’s this about moving office for the 4th time – crazy!!
Melody – International is no problem 🙂 I’ll put your name down for both!
Tanabata – Stone Angel really resonated with me. Probably as I see some of the women in my family getting older, etc. It was just so good.
jenclair – It happens doesn’t it… You wonder if you even read the same book as everyone else right? ha,ha.. Thank you for the blog link to Miss Information. I am going to check that out – sounds fun!
Rhonda – Persephones are wonderful aren’t they. I’ve got you down for the drawing.
Julie P – Got you down for the drawing too!
Tara – I think I lucked out with some of these 🙂
Eva – You are in for Free For All 🙂
Isabel – Advance Readers Copy. Oh and I’m still behind on book reviews – I’ve got at least three more. Yikes.
Chrisbookarama – I can totally understand not enjoying the book from a teenaged boy’s perspective. I don’t even know if I would have enjoyed it myself. ha,ha…
Please put my name down for Immortal! Sounds cool!
I remember hearing about The Stone Angel a few years ago from an online book group friend. I finally snagged a used copy, but it’s been on my shelf for far too long. I’ll be anxious to read your review. Maybe that will give me the extra push to finally read the darned thing!
I haven’t heard of The Stone Angel; I look forward to your thoughts on it!
Great review of Free For All. I’ve noticed that catchy jacket of the book. I’m sure like many other cities, San Francisco public library (especially the main library) is plagued by similar problems. The free internet stations attract a lot of people from on the street, who tend help themselves with the amenities of the bathroom. I by all means try to avoid the bathroom and kudos to the point about loaning out 50 books. Eventually the cost of all the lost books and damaged facilities will be transferred to library patrons and tax payers. *sigh*
Ooh…thanks so much, Iliana! *Hugs*
Trish – You got it!
Les in NE – Ah the shelf sitters right. I know sometimes reading a fellow book bloggers post on a book that’s been languishing on the shelves will finally prompt me to read.
Alisia – I’d never heard of it before either. It was such a great surprise.
Matt – Thank you! Yes, I agree that cover design was perfect. I think my library must be tame in comparison to big city libraries. The Dallas Public library I know has problems with being home to homeless people. I mean, what do you do? It is a public space after all.
Melody – hugs back at ya! 🙂
Maggie Again is on my wish list. Apparently, we’re getting each others’ wish list books as ARCs. 🙂