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.”

Today is a good day for a love story isn’t it. I started reading Love is Mixed Tape last night and I’m thoroughly enjoy it. Laura you are right, so readable. It’s a fast read too as I’m already half way through it.

Rob Sheffield writes about his life and love of his life, Renée, using songs from his collection of mix tapes as reference points. I feel as if I’ve got a soundtrack playing while reading this book. R.E.M, Morrissey, Boy George, Blondie, Led Zeppelin, it’s all in here.

“I believe that when you are making a mix, you’re making history. You ransack the vaults, you haul off all the junk you can carry, and you rewire all your ill-gotten loot into something new. You go through an artist’s entire career, zero in on that one moment that makes you want to jump and dance and smoke bats and bite the heads off drugs. And then you play that one moment over and over. A mix tape steals these moments from all over the musical cosmos, and splices them into a whole new groove.”

All you music lovers can probably relate to that right? Anyway, I can’t wait to read more of this love story with a box of chocolates next to me of course. heh. And, I see some of you are also reading some good love stories/poems lately, Danielle, Jenclair, Litlove and Patricia. Anyone else read a good love story today?