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Actually posting about reading on Wednesday; what a concept!
46. Blood of Tyrants by Naomi Novik
This is the 8th of a 9 book series. Moving the action back across Europe, back to the beginning I'm guessing by the last book. It does help not to read these one right after the other, although not too far apart as there are so many characters and one does tend to forget (especially if one is old - heh). I'm looking forward to seeing how she wraps this up! I'm on a wait list for the last book.
47. Queen Song by Victoria Aveyard
Lessee, I think this is the first of two "interludes" between the main 4 novels. It goes into more detail about a lesser character (the mother of a major character). Expands the plot without expanding the main novels.
48. Steel Scars by Victoria Aveyard
Second of the "interludes". Again, it expands on characterization that is, not exactly brushed over, but not as detailed. I have a "cheat sheet" which tells me which order to read the books and I'm following that. Two more in this series and I'm on the wait list.
49. All By My Selves: Walter, Peanut, Achmed, and Me by Jeff Dunham
As I'm on a wait list for so many books and needed something to read (I must be always reading!), I found this one. Very interesting if you like Jeff Dunham and his act. I do and I did.
50. 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami
Just started this so nothing to report just yet. Interestingly, His Lordship was watching a TED talk about a guy who designs covers of books. This particular man, Chip Kidd, was talking about the process of designing the covers of various books (his big one was Jurassic Park) and when I saw the cover of 1Q84 I knew it was to be the next on my list! And so it is.
In other stuff; it's hotter than blue blazes but we've had afternoon thunderstorms and they are causing lightning fires (sigh), we got the house painted, I'm having a massage today.
46. Blood of Tyrants by Naomi Novik
This is the 8th of a 9 book series. Moving the action back across Europe, back to the beginning I'm guessing by the last book. It does help not to read these one right after the other, although not too far apart as there are so many characters and one does tend to forget (especially if one is old - heh). I'm looking forward to seeing how she wraps this up! I'm on a wait list for the last book.
47. Queen Song by Victoria Aveyard
Lessee, I think this is the first of two "interludes" between the main 4 novels. It goes into more detail about a lesser character (the mother of a major character). Expands the plot without expanding the main novels.
48. Steel Scars by Victoria Aveyard
Second of the "interludes". Again, it expands on characterization that is, not exactly brushed over, but not as detailed. I have a "cheat sheet" which tells me which order to read the books and I'm following that. Two more in this series and I'm on the wait list.
49. All By My Selves: Walter, Peanut, Achmed, and Me by Jeff Dunham
As I'm on a wait list for so many books and needed something to read (I must be always reading!), I found this one. Very interesting if you like Jeff Dunham and his act. I do and I did.
50. 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami
Just started this so nothing to report just yet. Interestingly, His Lordship was watching a TED talk about a guy who designs covers of books. This particular man, Chip Kidd, was talking about the process of designing the covers of various books (his big one was Jurassic Park) and when I saw the cover of 1Q84 I knew it was to be the next on my list! And so it is.
In other stuff; it's hotter than blue blazes but we've had afternoon thunderstorms and they are causing lightning fires (sigh), we got the house painted, I'm having a massage today.
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I've pretty much spent the entire day reading as we are getting our house painted and today they pressure washed it in preparation. And I cleaned up the minuscule amounts of water that leaked in.
45. Crucible of Gold by Naomi Novik
This was the book I finished last week. It's the 7th in the series and it took a rather different turn. I enjoyed it after not reading them for so long, but one does have to really pay attention to get all the details.
Now I'm on to the 8th book Blood of Tyrants. They both popped up in my in box so reading is me!
Not much else. I'm pretty boring right now.
45. Crucible of Gold by Naomi Novik
This was the book I finished last week. It's the 7th in the series and it took a rather different turn. I enjoyed it after not reading them for so long, but one does have to really pay attention to get all the details.
Now I'm on to the 8th book Blood of Tyrants. They both popped up in my in box so reading is me!
Not much else. I'm pretty boring right now.
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I hope you all are as well and are enjoying it as much as me!!!
40. The Divorce Horse by Craig Johnson
This is an "in between" the books book. It was short, sweet and moved the characters forward, but not so much that it wouldn't be a burden if you didn't read it. I just really enjoy how these characters are written!
41. The Shadow Land by Elizabeth Kostova
I had read The Historian and quite enjoyed it so when this popped up, I snapped it up to read. Totally different from the other book except for the setting. It's a mystery and a bit of a thriller. I did guess one part toward the end, not trying to and it didn't ruin the ending at all. This is a part of history that we ('Muricans) don't always hear about. It was very interesting and I do recommend it!
42. Glass Sword by Victoria Aveyard
I'm only a bit in to the second book in this series. I understand there are 4 books with two mini "in between's". Pretty standard dystopian YA stuff.
40. The Divorce Horse by Craig Johnson
This is an "in between" the books book. It was short, sweet and moved the characters forward, but not so much that it wouldn't be a burden if you didn't read it. I just really enjoy how these characters are written!
41. The Shadow Land by Elizabeth Kostova
I had read The Historian and quite enjoyed it so when this popped up, I snapped it up to read. Totally different from the other book except for the setting. It's a mystery and a bit of a thriller. I did guess one part toward the end, not trying to and it didn't ruin the ending at all. This is a part of history that we ('Muricans) don't always hear about. It was very interesting and I do recommend it!
42. Glass Sword by Victoria Aveyard
I'm only a bit in to the second book in this series. I understand there are 4 books with two mini "in between's". Pretty standard dystopian YA stuff.
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38. The Queen's Bastard by Robin Maxwell
I picked this up at the warehouse sale at our local bookseller. They do that about once a month or so. I guess they have so many books come in, they have to make room. I always get a headache when I go through their boxes and boxes of books.
This is purely fiction, a "what if" if you will. There really was a man named Arthur Dudley and the plot of this supposes he really was the illegitimate son of QEI and Leicester. There is enough real history for it to be interesting, and I enjoyed it. I'd read the other books by Maxwell. I'm particularly interested in "The Secret Diary of Anne Boleyn". It was referenced several times in the book I'd read.
39. The Crown by Kiera Cass
This is the last book in the 'selection' series. I had guessed the ending during the last book and I was right. A fluffy read I finished in one day. Onward.
I picked this up at the warehouse sale at our local bookseller. They do that about once a month or so. I guess they have so many books come in, they have to make room. I always get a headache when I go through their boxes and boxes of books.
This is purely fiction, a "what if" if you will. There really was a man named Arthur Dudley and the plot of this supposes he really was the illegitimate son of QEI and Leicester. There is enough real history for it to be interesting, and I enjoyed it. I'd read the other books by Maxwell. I'm particularly interested in "The Secret Diary of Anne Boleyn". It was referenced several times in the book I'd read.
39. The Crown by Kiera Cass
This is the last book in the 'selection' series. I had guessed the ending during the last book and I was right. A fluffy read I finished in one day. Onward.
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Yesterday was the 12th and today is Wednesday/Book/Reading day. So, as far as reading goes:
36. The Japanese Lover by Isabelle Allende
I thought this was going to be another WWII drama, but it was very different. It was more about the Japanese Interment camps interwoven into the story. Honestly, the more history, true history, I read the less I like how things were. Just. No. It was a good read. Thought provoking. Problematic (for me anyway) and touching. I highly recommend this.
37. Hell Is Empty by Craig Johnson
This is the 7th of 11 of the Longmire mysteries. They sure are popular at my library as I'm always on a wait list. That's okay, they don't become too stale. Not that Mr. Johnson is at all repetitive in his narrative (as opposed to some series I've read). Book Longmire is much funnier and outgoing than TV Longmire. I finished this book in one day, they are pretty easy reads. Gripping though.
Possibly tomorrow I'll have a real life update. Not much going on, just stuff. Under the cut is my 12th day.
( 6-12-18 )
36. The Japanese Lover by Isabelle Allende
I thought this was going to be another WWII drama, but it was very different. It was more about the Japanese Interment camps interwoven into the story. Honestly, the more history, true history, I read the less I like how things were. Just. No. It was a good read. Thought provoking. Problematic (for me anyway) and touching. I highly recommend this.
37. Hell Is Empty by Craig Johnson
This is the 7th of 11 of the Longmire mysteries. They sure are popular at my library as I'm always on a wait list. That's okay, they don't become too stale. Not that Mr. Johnson is at all repetitive in his narrative (as opposed to some series I've read). Book Longmire is much funnier and outgoing than TV Longmire. I finished this book in one day, they are pretty easy reads. Gripping though.
Possibly tomorrow I'll have a real life update. Not much going on, just stuff. Under the cut is my 12th day.
( 6-12-18 )
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Howdy kids! It's that time!
33. A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin
You know, it's hard to tell how "thick" a book is when you are reading on your tablet. I do know this took most of the week to read! I loved it! Keeping the characters straight, the timelines, the maps...so hard when you are not holding an actual book, but I think it helps me remember better. Maybe? Anyway, I truly enjoyed this and have put the next book on hold. I'm still fairly unspoiled for the books/tv series. I only know a few things and I'll leave it there. I might delve into the tv show after I read the next book - I understand it's on the Netflix (yes, I know I said "the" heh).
34. Junkyard Dogs by Craig Johnson
Another Longmire mystery. The tv show veered wildly from these books which is also quite nice as it's like two different worlds populated by the same characters. Kinda like the Harry Potter books vs the movies. Still enjoying these, especially since we were "there". Sort of. Kind of.
35. The Heir by Kiera Cass
This is the 4th book in the "Selection" series. We've jumped to the next generation and it's the reverse bachelor; a princess looking for a prince. Standard stuff. One book left and I have it on hold.
I've been reliably told that I need to read "The Hunger Games". No, never seen the movies, so unspoiled mostly. I'll add them to my list.
What you reading, flist??
33. A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin
You know, it's hard to tell how "thick" a book is when you are reading on your tablet. I do know this took most of the week to read! I loved it! Keeping the characters straight, the timelines, the maps...so hard when you are not holding an actual book, but I think it helps me remember better. Maybe? Anyway, I truly enjoyed this and have put the next book on hold. I'm still fairly unspoiled for the books/tv series. I only know a few things and I'll leave it there. I might delve into the tv show after I read the next book - I understand it's on the Netflix (yes, I know I said "the" heh).
34. Junkyard Dogs by Craig Johnson
Another Longmire mystery. The tv show veered wildly from these books which is also quite nice as it's like two different worlds populated by the same characters. Kinda like the Harry Potter books vs the movies. Still enjoying these, especially since we were "there". Sort of. Kind of.
35. The Heir by Kiera Cass
This is the 4th book in the "Selection" series. We've jumped to the next generation and it's the reverse bachelor; a princess looking for a prince. Standard stuff. One book left and I have it on hold.
I've been reliably told that I need to read "The Hunger Games". No, never seen the movies, so unspoiled mostly. I'll add them to my list.
What you reading, flist??
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I'm not sure what it is, but every time I think I don't have anything to read about 3 things pop up on my library check out! I love it!! This week:
29. Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
I finished this. I didn't NOT enjoy it, but it is so similar to the other YA books I've read recently. I might wait a bit before the next one. I honestly can't remember if I put the next book on my holds list.
30. Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders
This book had been on my holds list for about 6 months. I had high hopes. It was...different. Not in a bad way but neither was it outstandingly awesome. There were parts where I couldn't put it down and parts that I wanted to skim through. I'd say give it a go, but be prepared as I thought it was a rather difficult read. Not the content, but rather how it was structured.
31. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by J.K.Rowling
A screenplay adaptation. I've seen the movie (and am looking forward to the next), so it was nice to revisit this. Also nice to get some of the stuff that whizzed by in the movie. Fun stuff.
32. The Best Land Under Heaven by Michael Wallis
Not sure why this grabbed me, maybe because I live in Reno? We have one of the source material books; "The Donner Party Chronicles" by Frank Mullen Jr. who is/was a local newspaperman. We read the serialized version in our paper when we first moved here. Also, back when field trips were fun as well as educational, both our boys went up to Donner Memorial and had whole lessons on the Donner Party. The sensationalism aside, it was a fascinating look into the lives of a wagon train. Well worth the read (as is the source material!)
33. A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin
I'm late to this "game" (see what I did there??), but have always wanted to read these. We don't have HBO so I've never seen the show. I'm only a few chapters in, but already enjoying this!
Hope your reading is enjoyable!
29. Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
I finished this. I didn't NOT enjoy it, but it is so similar to the other YA books I've read recently. I might wait a bit before the next one. I honestly can't remember if I put the next book on my holds list.
30. Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders
This book had been on my holds list for about 6 months. I had high hopes. It was...different. Not in a bad way but neither was it outstandingly awesome. There were parts where I couldn't put it down and parts that I wanted to skim through. I'd say give it a go, but be prepared as I thought it was a rather difficult read. Not the content, but rather how it was structured.
31. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by J.K.Rowling
A screenplay adaptation. I've seen the movie (and am looking forward to the next), so it was nice to revisit this. Also nice to get some of the stuff that whizzed by in the movie. Fun stuff.
32. The Best Land Under Heaven by Michael Wallis
Not sure why this grabbed me, maybe because I live in Reno? We have one of the source material books; "The Donner Party Chronicles" by Frank Mullen Jr. who is/was a local newspaperman. We read the serialized version in our paper when we first moved here. Also, back when field trips were fun as well as educational, both our boys went up to Donner Memorial and had whole lessons on the Donner Party. The sensationalism aside, it was a fascinating look into the lives of a wagon train. Well worth the read (as is the source material!)
33. A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin
I'm late to this "game" (see what I did there??), but have always wanted to read these. We don't have HBO so I've never seen the show. I'm only a few chapters in, but already enjoying this!
Hope your reading is enjoyable!
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So it's been busy around these parts, what with vacations and all. But I've still been reading. Onward:
26. Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly
Another WWII story. Wasn't sure about this at first, but I stuck with it and it all tied together nicely. A little hard to read the parts about the German girl willingly doing awful things at Ravensbruck, but needed to read. Glad I finished it!
27. The One by Kiera Cass
This is the third and I think final book of the original story. There are a few other offshoots, which I haven't exactly decided to read. Once I start something..... Anyway, one of the drawbacks of reading something like this is the title rather gives things away. Oh well. It was fluff and I enjoyed it.
28. The Dark Horse by Craig Johnson
Another Longmire mystery. Funny, just having been in that part of the country. Our friends told us that it was all made up, not a real place at all (Absaroka County), but I still enjoyed it. Didn't figure this one out at all! Probably it was the back and forth technique. Looking forward to the next one!
29. Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
I just started this and not very far into it. I'd honestly forgotten I'd put it on hold so was a bit surprised when it popped up. Ummm, right now I'm thinking that these YA stories all follow the same sort of path...kinda predictable. We'll see how it goes.
What you reading??
26. Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly
Another WWII story. Wasn't sure about this at first, but I stuck with it and it all tied together nicely. A little hard to read the parts about the German girl willingly doing awful things at Ravensbruck, but needed to read. Glad I finished it!
27. The One by Kiera Cass
This is the third and I think final book of the original story. There are a few other offshoots, which I haven't exactly decided to read. Once I start something..... Anyway, one of the drawbacks of reading something like this is the title rather gives things away. Oh well. It was fluff and I enjoyed it.
28. The Dark Horse by Craig Johnson
Another Longmire mystery. Funny, just having been in that part of the country. Our friends told us that it was all made up, not a real place at all (Absaroka County), but I still enjoyed it. Didn't figure this one out at all! Probably it was the back and forth technique. Looking forward to the next one!
29. Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
I just started this and not very far into it. I'd honestly forgotten I'd put it on hold so was a bit surprised when it popped up. Ummm, right now I'm thinking that these YA stories all follow the same sort of path...kinda predictable. We'll see how it goes.
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My goodness time flies. Reading first:
24. Geek Love by Katherine Dunn
I'll be honest, I picked this book because of the name of the author. I used to work at Katherine Dunn Elementary...no relation to the author. Heh. Now you'd think that this book might be about techie, hipstery types. Wrong. Think circus. It was quite the book, let me tell you. It could be a bit squicky at times, but I think it's worth the read.
25. The Elite by Kiera Cass
2nd book in the Selection series. Moved the plot ahead a bit. Since I know the ending (how can you not when the books are old?), it was a bit formulaic. Still enjoyed it and plan to read the 3rd when it comes available.
I just started Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly. I had it on my hold list for about 4 months so I'm hoping for a good read. Seems to be another WWII/France story. We'll see!
In other news, all is well. Boyz are good, His Lordship is looking forward to planting (it's really cold and windy today), I'm keeping busy with my two steady clients and life continues apace.
24. Geek Love by Katherine Dunn
I'll be honest, I picked this book because of the name of the author. I used to work at Katherine Dunn Elementary...no relation to the author. Heh. Now you'd think that this book might be about techie, hipstery types. Wrong. Think circus. It was quite the book, let me tell you. It could be a bit squicky at times, but I think it's worth the read.
25. The Elite by Kiera Cass
2nd book in the Selection series. Moved the plot ahead a bit. Since I know the ending (how can you not when the books are old?), it was a bit formulaic. Still enjoyed it and plan to read the 3rd when it comes available.
I just started Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly. I had it on my hold list for about 4 months so I'm hoping for a good read. Seems to be another WWII/France story. We'll see!
In other news, all is well. Boyz are good, His Lordship is looking forward to planting (it's really cold and windy today), I'm keeping busy with my two steady clients and life continues apace.
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Two books this week:
22. The People We Hate at the Wedding by Grant Ginder
I had hoped this would be a light read, but it was pretty angsty. In a family, not a tragic, kind of way. I actually enjoyed it. Families. That's all I have to say.
23. The Last Neanderthal by Claire Cameron
If you like "Clan of the Cave Bear" you'll probably like this book. The life of a small Neanderthal family who has "adopted" a (probably) Cro-Magnon boy. The main Neanderthal character is juxtaposed with the modern woman who found the fossil. Fascinating.
In other news, I think I'm caught up on responses. I'll try to be better and I apologize if I've missed any. I'm really tried today kids, so I think it's nap time.
22. The People We Hate at the Wedding by Grant Ginder
I had hoped this would be a light read, but it was pretty angsty. In a family, not a tragic, kind of way. I actually enjoyed it. Families. That's all I have to say.
23. The Last Neanderthal by Claire Cameron
If you like "Clan of the Cave Bear" you'll probably like this book. The life of a small Neanderthal family who has "adopted" a (probably) Cro-Magnon boy. The main Neanderthal character is juxtaposed with the modern woman who found the fossil. Fascinating.
In other news, I think I'm caught up on responses. I'll try to be better and I apologize if I've missed any. I'm really tried today kids, so I think it's nap time.
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But evidently I suck at answering comments. Life, she gets teejus.
N E Way......this week we had two books read:
20. It Takes Two: Our Story by Jonathan and Drew Scott
Another HGTV bio about the Property Brothers. Not gonna lie, they are pretty. I like tall, gangly, geeky guys. And if you made me pick one...Team Jonathan! If what they wrote is true, and I hope so, they really are nice guys from a nice family. It was interesting to read about the show and to, finally, get Jonathan's perspective on his ex. Classy guy, just sayin'. Definitely worth the read.
21. The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
Okay, I've seen this around forever and I know I've read other books by her. This was about the women of the French Resistance and, again - not gonna lie, made me cry at the end. If you can handle the horrors of the second world war, the atrocities perpetuated by even good people, give this one a go.
I'm trying something different, hopefully not so angsty; "The People We Hate at the Wedding" by Grant Ginder.
Happy Reading!
N E Way......this week we had two books read:
20. It Takes Two: Our Story by Jonathan and Drew Scott
Another HGTV bio about the Property Brothers. Not gonna lie, they are pretty. I like tall, gangly, geeky guys. And if you made me pick one...Team Jonathan! If what they wrote is true, and I hope so, they really are nice guys from a nice family. It was interesting to read about the show and to, finally, get Jonathan's perspective on his ex. Classy guy, just sayin'. Definitely worth the read.
21. The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
Okay, I've seen this around forever and I know I've read other books by her. This was about the women of the French Resistance and, again - not gonna lie, made me cry at the end. If you can handle the horrors of the second world war, the atrocities perpetuated by even good people, give this one a go.
I'm trying something different, hopefully not so angsty; "The People We Hate at the Wedding" by Grant Ginder.
Happy Reading!
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I owe tons of comments, but....life. Soon, promise.
In the meantime,
17. Travelling to Infinity My Life with Stephen by Jane Hawking
After Stephen Hawking died, I decided I better get to this book before it went on the holds list. I've had it on my wish list for a while and now was a good time. This book was the inspiration for the Eddie Redmayne movie. For those of you who only knew of Hawking from his tv appearances (Star Trek, TBBT), he really was the rock star of physics and quite well renowned. I think we tend to forget that he wasn't always famous, wealthy and had technological and physical 24 hour help. Carers have a tough job and Jane had a really tough one. It's a good read, if a bit depressing at times. I think the outcome was good though. Give it a read.
18. The Selection by Kiera Cass
A new YA dystopian series, a bit reminiscent of "Cinder". I'll read the series, but I think it's pretty popular as the other books are all on a wait list, so I've got the 2nd book on hold. I think it's okay. It was a quick read. I heard it was a cross between "The Hunger Games" and "The Bachelor". Neither of which I've ever read/seen.
19. The Magnolia Story by Chip and Joanna Gaines
This popped up and I grabbed it. When "Fixer Upper" first hit HGTV, I was a fan. Not gonna lie. But after watching for a while; nope. All her houses look exactly the same to me. And her style is not my style at all. I do enjoy watching the demo/building stuff (old fan of "Hometime") but Chip's antics wear after awhile. Also the stuff that's come out in the media re: their faith. It's very present in the book. Just fair warning. I wish them luck but I ain't buying any of their stuff at Target or anywhere else.
What I'm reading now:
20. It Takes Two: Our Story by Jonathan and Drew Scott
Just started this and I do love me some tall men. Hope it doesn't disappoint.
In the meantime,
17. Travelling to Infinity My Life with Stephen by Jane Hawking
After Stephen Hawking died, I decided I better get to this book before it went on the holds list. I've had it on my wish list for a while and now was a good time. This book was the inspiration for the Eddie Redmayne movie. For those of you who only knew of Hawking from his tv appearances (Star Trek, TBBT), he really was the rock star of physics and quite well renowned. I think we tend to forget that he wasn't always famous, wealthy and had technological and physical 24 hour help. Carers have a tough job and Jane had a really tough one. It's a good read, if a bit depressing at times. I think the outcome was good though. Give it a read.
18. The Selection by Kiera Cass
A new YA dystopian series, a bit reminiscent of "Cinder". I'll read the series, but I think it's pretty popular as the other books are all on a wait list, so I've got the 2nd book on hold. I think it's okay. It was a quick read. I heard it was a cross between "The Hunger Games" and "The Bachelor". Neither of which I've ever read/seen.
19. The Magnolia Story by Chip and Joanna Gaines
This popped up and I grabbed it. When "Fixer Upper" first hit HGTV, I was a fan. Not gonna lie. But after watching for a while; nope. All her houses look exactly the same to me. And her style is not my style at all. I do enjoy watching the demo/building stuff (old fan of "Hometime") but Chip's antics wear after awhile. Also the stuff that's come out in the media re: their faith. It's very present in the book. Just fair warning. I wish them luck but I ain't buying any of their stuff at Target or anywhere else.
What I'm reading now:
20. It Takes Two: Our Story by Jonathan and Drew Scott
Just started this and I do love me some tall men. Hope it doesn't disappoint.
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I totally spaced posting yesterday, so here we go!
11. Elizabeth The Queen by Sally Bledell Smith
I finished this and there were no surprises. The author was definitely NOT a Princess Di (or Fregie for that matter) fan. She was also quite the apologist for all of Prince Phillip's faux pas. Ah well, it was interesting.
12. Death Without Company by Craig Johnson
Second in the "Longmire" series. The TV show deviates quite a bit from the books, which is okay with me. It's like a whole new outing. I'm quite enjoying Johnson's sense of humor. I wouldn't want to read these back to back to back as they'd start to get...repetitious.
13. The Perfect Horse: The Daring U.S. Mission to Rescue the Priceless Stallions Kidnapped by the Nazis by Elizabeth Letts
Just started this and not sure how I'm feeling. Poor horsies, but more importantly...poor people. *sigh*
11. Elizabeth The Queen by Sally Bledell Smith
I finished this and there were no surprises. The author was definitely NOT a Princess Di (or Fregie for that matter) fan. She was also quite the apologist for all of Prince Phillip's faux pas. Ah well, it was interesting.
12. Death Without Company by Craig Johnson
Second in the "Longmire" series. The TV show deviates quite a bit from the books, which is okay with me. It's like a whole new outing. I'm quite enjoying Johnson's sense of humor. I wouldn't want to read these back to back to back as they'd start to get...repetitious.
13. The Perfect Horse: The Daring U.S. Mission to Rescue the Priceless Stallions Kidnapped by the Nazis by Elizabeth Letts
Just started this and not sure how I'm feeling. Poor horsies, but more importantly...poor people. *sigh*
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I talked (it wasn't hard) His Lordship into going grocery shopping with me yesterday as the weather report said it was supposed to start snowing around 4am. So that's done for the week.
I stayed up late last night to watch the USA vs. Canada gold medal hockey game. I'm not a big hockey fan and don't know that much about the sport. Thank my Google-fu for the assist. It was quite the exciting time, but I got to bed much later than I normally do.
The text I got at 6:15am said it was just windy and no snow and he was fine. The Facebooks said the school district, in it's infinite wisdom, was going to have a two hour delayed start due to the winter weather. I looked out the window and there was nothing. I read for a bit and fell back asleep.
My terrible, awful bad dream woke me up around 9:30 and there was still no snow. As I look out my back window right now, it's just starting to come down and the facebook people are saying it's coming down like woah in the North Valley (where His Lordship works - a bit higher elevation). Just in time for the commute to school.
I know why they didn't just call a snow day. I talked to one of my friends who still works for the district and, evidently, there were no contingency days put into the school calendar. If there is a snow day, the kids will have to come back to school the Monday after the stated last day. If there are two, everyone comes Monday but Tuesday is an election day so only teachers go back. Three days? Monday everyone, Tuesday just teacher and Wednesday everyone. Like any of that will happen. What maroons.
Last year there were so many snow days called that they canceled all the Wednesday early release days (used for teacher professional development) so they could make them up without coming back. Evidently they got their hands slapped about that from the Dept. of Education. Oh boy.
Today looks like a good day to read in front of the fireplace.
I stayed up late last night to watch the USA vs. Canada gold medal hockey game. I'm not a big hockey fan and don't know that much about the sport. Thank my Google-fu for the assist. It was quite the exciting time, but I got to bed much later than I normally do.
The text I got at 6:15am said it was just windy and no snow and he was fine. The Facebooks said the school district, in it's infinite wisdom, was going to have a two hour delayed start due to the winter weather. I looked out the window and there was nothing. I read for a bit and fell back asleep.
My terrible, awful bad dream woke me up around 9:30 and there was still no snow. As I look out my back window right now, it's just starting to come down and the facebook people are saying it's coming down like woah in the North Valley (where His Lordship works - a bit higher elevation). Just in time for the commute to school.
I know why they didn't just call a snow day. I talked to one of my friends who still works for the district and, evidently, there were no contingency days put into the school calendar. If there is a snow day, the kids will have to come back to school the Monday after the stated last day. If there are two, everyone comes Monday but Tuesday is an election day so only teachers go back. Three days? Monday everyone, Tuesday just teacher and Wednesday everyone. Like any of that will happen. What maroons.
Last year there were so many snow days called that they canceled all the Wednesday early release days (used for teacher professional development) so they could make them up without coming back. Evidently they got their hands slapped about that from the Dept. of Education. Oh boy.
Today looks like a good day to read in front of the fireplace.
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Howdy kids!
Whatever have I been reading? Let me elucidate!
9. The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova - I finished it! I have mixed feels about this. One the one hand; vampires! On the other hand; lots of history...lots and lots of dry history. So, yeah, I enjoyed it. It was quite the interesting take on the vampire trope. It's been dog years since I read the original "Dracula" by Bram Stoker. I found it quite intriguing the way the author incorporated his story into hers. I might try reading something else of hers, but I noticed that both of her other books are on the wait list at the library. I'll give it a while and try again.
10. Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline - This is a book I had in my yoga bag and was reading bit by bit whilst waiting for class to start. I finished it and must say I was very pleased with it. Another part of history of which I was unaware. Very much recommended!
11. Elizabeth The Queen by Sally Bledell Smith - This popped up on my "recommended" reading list at the online library so, what the heck. I've only just started it. Not really that interested in the current events, but am curious about when EII was a child.
What are you reading???
Whatever have I been reading? Let me elucidate!
9. The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova - I finished it! I have mixed feels about this. One the one hand; vampires! On the other hand; lots of history...lots and lots of dry history. So, yeah, I enjoyed it. It was quite the interesting take on the vampire trope. It's been dog years since I read the original "Dracula" by Bram Stoker. I found it quite intriguing the way the author incorporated his story into hers. I might try reading something else of hers, but I noticed that both of her other books are on the wait list at the library. I'll give it a while and try again.
10. Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline - This is a book I had in my yoga bag and was reading bit by bit whilst waiting for class to start. I finished it and must say I was very pleased with it. Another part of history of which I was unaware. Very much recommended!
11. Elizabeth The Queen by Sally Bledell Smith - This popped up on my "recommended" reading list at the online library so, what the heck. I've only just started it. Not really that interested in the current events, but am curious about when EII was a child.
What are you reading???
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I really haven't been that interested in reading (I wonder why?) these past few weeks, but I'm doing my best to get back to normal. As such, here we go:
7. Victoria by Daisy Goodwin
About Queen Victoria when she was first come to the monarchy. Didn't realize until I was about half way through it was the basis of the PBS show. Interesting, but don't know how accurate it is. Fiction, historical fiction baby. I'm interested in the follow up as this only went to right before she married Albert.
8. The Romanovs: The Final Chapter by Robert K. Massie
I'd read the book about Catherine the Great by Massie a while ago and enjoyed it. This was equally as fascinating if not morbid. It had quite a bit of detail of the massacre and aftermath. Sad. Also had a great deal of info regarding the pretender Anastasias.
9. The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova
Just started this before I stopped reading for a bit. Time to get back to it.
7. Victoria by Daisy Goodwin
About Queen Victoria when she was first come to the monarchy. Didn't realize until I was about half way through it was the basis of the PBS show. Interesting, but don't know how accurate it is. Fiction, historical fiction baby. I'm interested in the follow up as this only went to right before she married Albert.
8. The Romanovs: The Final Chapter by Robert K. Massie
I'd read the book about Catherine the Great by Massie a while ago and enjoyed it. This was equally as fascinating if not morbid. It had quite a bit of detail of the massacre and aftermath. Sad. Also had a great deal of info regarding the pretender Anastasias.
9. The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova
Just started this before I stopped reading for a bit. Time to get back to it.
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I'm going to be better about this (note I didn't say 'try to be better').
So far this year I've read:
1. Untied: A Memoir of Family,Fame and Floundering by Meredith Baxter
Hmm, what to say about this book. First, if you thought it was going to be about her coming out, no. It's really about her childhood, formative years and the years she spent married to David Birney. My biggest take away from this (and all other Hollywood type memoirs) is that celebrities are a little nutsy cookoo.
2. Titanic: One Newspaper, Seven Days, and the Truth That Shocked the World
I think everyone knows the story of the Titanic, this was interesting in that it presented the story as it unfolded at the time. In dribs and drabs, as the facts came in. It's all newspaper accounts and some trial excerpts (Ismay). It was fascinating in that we have almost instantaneous reporting now. It took weeks, months before some people knew for sure if their loved ones survived. Heart wrenching.
I am currently reading "Victory of Eagles" by Naomi Novik, the 5th book in the Temeraire series. I'm still enjoying this, but I find that I do need a break between the books. I think that's true with almost any series (expect Harry Potter - those I can read one right after the other with no problem!).
What are you reading???
So far this year I've read:
1. Untied: A Memoir of Family,Fame and Floundering by Meredith Baxter
Hmm, what to say about this book. First, if you thought it was going to be about her coming out, no. It's really about her childhood, formative years and the years she spent married to David Birney. My biggest take away from this (and all other Hollywood type memoirs) is that celebrities are a little nutsy cookoo.
2. Titanic: One Newspaper, Seven Days, and the Truth That Shocked the World
I think everyone knows the story of the Titanic, this was interesting in that it presented the story as it unfolded at the time. In dribs and drabs, as the facts came in. It's all newspaper accounts and some trial excerpts (Ismay). It was fascinating in that we have almost instantaneous reporting now. It took weeks, months before some people knew for sure if their loved ones survived. Heart wrenching.
I am currently reading "Victory of Eagles" by Naomi Novik, the 5th book in the Temeraire series. I'm still enjoying this, but I find that I do need a break between the books. I think that's true with almost any series (expect Harry Potter - those I can read one right after the other with no problem!).
What are you reading???
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