I almost didn't make it here today! It's been an insanely busy week that's going to continue into today. Life This week has been a combination of busy at work and busy at home. The kids did not have school on Monday, which is also typically my busiest day at work. So when Monday ended, I felt as if I sucked at both life and work. The rest of the week was better - at least I was able to keep work and life separate. This weekend just happens to be one of those when I have so much to do - thanks to the many tasks and chores deferred from previous days/weekends. We were getting quotes for some home improvement projects, had to start prepping rooms for my parents' arrival next month (mainly because I still haven't moved my daughter's online school materials out of the room from the Fall school year), and do lots of seasonal shopping. If it weren't going to be constantly raining this entire weekend, I would be prepping my garden beds as well, but now that needs t
This is a weekly event hosted by J. Kaye at J. Kaye's Book Blog to celebrate what you are reading for the week as well as books completed the previous week.
Books completed last week
- Haunted Ground by Erin Hart
I am currently reading
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath:
So after holding it off for quite a few months, I am finally starting up with this book. As I mentioned in my last It's Monday! What are you reading? post, I am curious to read this book, and understand the parallels between Sylvia Plath's own circumstances leading to her eventual suicide, and that of the protagonist in this book. I find myself very interested in books centered around women who underwent some sort of a mental breakdown. Some day, I want to pick up Girl, Interrupted, as well!
Night Runner by Max Turner:
I am halfway through this book, and it only just got interesting. I can't say I care much for it, so far. The writing style is quite different and it took me some time to get into it. I am still not quite clear where the story is going, but heck, there's only half a book more! Hopefully, I will finish this book today!My reading plans for the next week
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien: I have read the LOTR series a couple of times, except for this one. Though technically not a part of the LOTR series, it serves as a prequel to the series, covering Bilbo Baggins' adventures. I am reading this book for the LOTR Read-Along, and am excited to get cracking, so to speak!
Say You're One of Them by Uwem Akpan (Audio book): Each of the 5 stories in this book are told through a child's voice. I am curious to read this book (or rather listen to it), after hearing of its many positive reviews and some not-so-postive reviews. Check out what others are reading here!
Comments
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My post:
http://laurel-rain-snow.blogspot.com/2010/01/its-monday-what-are-you-reading.html
Here's my Monday Round Up.
Katrina, thanks for the book suggestion. I hadn't heard of it previously, so am excited to add it to my pile!
Stephanie, glad you recommend The Bell Jar and The Hobbit!
Creations by Laurel-Rain Snow, glad you recommend The Bell Jar!
Sasha, I hope you do try The Bell Jar, as well! And year, poetry is not my forte either.
alitareads, I hope to enjoy 2nd half of The Night Runner too!