I’m happy to report that I did finish Little Tiny Teeth in time for book group and I was able to put together some questions for us to discuss. We had some mixed reviews but the book sparked a good discussion.
I had a hard time with the book because while I found the descriptions and settings to be really well done, I didn’t care much for the main character. He wasn’t terrible, he just seemed so secondary to everything and everyone else. Then again, this book is the 14th in the series (there are 15 book so far) and it’s my first book. I don’t know if I’ve missed much from the earlier books. See, that’s why I like to read books in order. ha.
Anyway, you can read my review of Little Tiny Teeth by Aaron Elkins by clicking on the title. And, if any of you have read other books in the Gideon Oliver (the Skeleton Detective) series, let me know what you thought. I’m curious so I may try another book. Anyway, next month we are venturing into future lands and will be reading The Caves of Steel by Isaac Asimov. Hmm, I don’t really do science fiction but I’ll give it a whirl.
Now, there’s a few other things I’ve got to mention. First, have you dropped by Dawn’s feature on her blog Spotlight on Bookstores? You must. It’s a great resource for finding indie bookstores all around the U.S and even a few international stores too. She was kind enough to run my write up on BookPeople so check it out. Just remember that if you ever come to Austin to visit BookPeople you have to let me know and I’ll meet you up there.
While I was on my blog break I received two awards from dear bloggy friends Melody and Serena. Melody gave me a You Don’t Say award and Serena passed on the Enchanted Blog award. Isn’t that sweet?
I know this is bad form but I’m not tagging anyone at this time just because I’m still so behind on blog reading and stuff but if you are reading this consider yourself tagged and Melody & Serena thank you for brightening my day!
Sometimes I feel the like the queen of book series, but I’ve never heard of this one! I am pretty OCD about reading them in order too. I love Dawn’s Spotlight on Bookstores, although I usually walk away feeling bad about the choices I have in Orlando (a couple of weeks ago, she featured my post on the one and only indie store we have). I have never been to Austin, but one never knows where you’ll end up! Congrats on the awards – you deserve them all!
I rarely start in the middle of a series just because I’m worried about missing something. I’ll have to check out the bookstore spotlight. I’m behind on blog reading, too, so don’t feel bad!
I think we’re all behind in blog reading, especially with all that was posted over the weekend with Readathon.
I’m so glad you shared your post about BookPeople! It’s neat to read about these stores from all over the world … and a good excuse to seek out new stores when travelling 🙂
congrats on your awards – I’ve started a no tagging policy. I’m a bit concerned that I might look like a poor sport, but I can’t help but feel that I’m better to do a “blanket award” to everyone than select certain bloggers and leave others out. I don’t think there’s an easy answer to this one!
Fascinating title! Hopefully the Asimov will be pleasantly surprising. 🙂
Welcome back! 🙂 Glad to hear your grandma is ok. Good luck catching up with everything!
I prefer to start a series at the beginning, but sometimes I am not able to. Sometimes it proves not to matter much while other times it can make a big difference, as I’m sure you’ve discovered in your reading as well.
I don’t read a lot of science fiction, but it’s a genre I do hope to explore more of someday. I really liked what I read by Heinlein, one of my husband’s favorite authors.
Sandy – I love reading mystery series but I like to start at the beginning too. I sort of brought that up to the group but no one seemed to like the idea. Bummer. Oh well, I’ll continue with the group though because it’s a nice bunch and it’s fun and who knows maybe one day I’ll persuade them to start at the beginning! haha…
Anna – Dawn’s spotlight is great! I feel like that’s going to be the place to look for for when I am planning a trip 🙂
Dawn – Oh no kidding right? It’s so fun to read the read-a-thon posts. Hopefully next time I’ll get to participate. And, no, I don’t think you’ll look like a poor sport for not tagging. I like to do it but admit half of the time I fail! ha. It’s just that with all the blog reading and well, life sometimes it’s just one more thing on the list of things to do.
Tiffany – I am really hoping the Asimov book will be a good surprise. Actually I wasn’t looking forward to this one and I ended up liking it so you never know right? 🙂
Joanna – Thank you! She’s resting at home with all the family so I’m happy about that.
Literary Feline – You are right, there are some books where starting at the beginning probably doesn’t matter. I get the feeling this is one of those. I probably need to join a Sci/fi challenge to be motivated to explore the genre! 🙂
I will have to check out that spotlight on indie bookstores! Congrats on the awards.
I am glad your grandmother is doing better and back at home. I hope you have been able to have some time catch up with yourself this week!
There are a few times I read a book which is in the middle of a series, and then I’ll have to go look out for the previous installments and start reading again, LOL. However, some series can be read as a standalone so I really appreciate those books!
As for sci-fi, I rarely read them and I don’t understand why I’ve lesser passion for them as compared to other genres. But then, I do watch sci-fi movies… it’s weird, eh? 😉
Congrats on the awards! They are all well-deserved! 🙂
Christine – It is really a great feature! Thanks for the well wishes for my Abuelita. I’m still trying to get caught up on life it seems like but am having a good week 🙂
Melody – I have found a few series which I really think can be read out of order so those are nice in that you don’t have to “keep track” as much of which comes next right. Oh and you know, I do enjoy sci/fi type films too but never pick up books. How crazy is that?! haha…
Can’t stand to read out of order lol. Even if the books are only related by type! Love Dawn’s bookstore spotlight. I just wish she’d spotlight one near me!
I don’t know how many series I’ve read out of order. It does kind of mix things up!
Bookclubs are good at making you read outside your box, huh? That’s one of the reasons I like the book club. I don’t know how many books I’ve read that I NEVER would have picked up on my own. And, I’m usually pleasently surprised.
Ladytink_534 – I knew you guys would be able to relate to that 🙂 Isn’t the spotlight great? I just wish I had lots of money to travel around to all of those stores 🙂
Nicole – Absolutely. I love book clubs for that very reason too. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve started a book not sure at first and ended up totally loving it!